Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
These perfect hard boiled eggs are a staple in our house. I usually make a dozen at a time, but truthfully, I haven’t made them lately. My whole family loves hard boiled eggs. They are great to eat with a little sea salt and pepper, which is usually how we eat them.
Hard boiled eggs can be tough to cook just right, but these are honestly perfect hard boiled eggs. I have made hard boiled eggs in the instant pot, but I prefer to make mine on the stove.
I used to make hard boiled eggs and then just put them in the fridge without peeling them. They last longer that way, but quite honestly, no one ate them if they were not peeled. So, I might be enabling my family to be lazy, but I peel the eggs as soon as they are done cooking. If I want my husband and kids to eat healthy, I have to make it as easy as possible.
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 12 eggs 1x
Description
These perfect hard boiled eggs really do come out perfect every time. My family loves hard boiled eggs. I usually cook 18 at a time and they last about 2 days.
Ingredients
- 1 dozen eggs
- enough water to cover the eggs
Instructions
- Place one dozen eggs, in a single layer, in the bottom of a large pot.
- Fill pot with cold water just high enough to cover the eggs. Place lid on the pot.
- Put the pot on the stove and turn to high.
- Once water is at a roaring boil, turn off the heat, but leave pot on the hot stove. Set the timer for 12 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice water.
- When the 12 minutes are up, transfer eggs with a slotted spoon, or small strainer, into the bowl with the ice water. Let eggs cool for about 5 minutes.
- In order to peel, take egg out, crack it on the counter all around the egg. I usually put a couple paper towels down first. Rinse off any little pieces of egg shells. Then put eggs in an air tight container and into the refrigerator.
Notes
The older the eggs the easier they are to peel. I know that some people put vinegar in their water to make them easier to peel, but I think that makes the eggs taste, well, like vinegar. Just use eggs that have been in your fridge for a week and a half.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks
Lisa
Hello there! My name is Lisa. I am a wife, mother of four beautiful children and a nurse. Having a blog was not something I ever expected to be doing, but I am so excited to be on this adventure. I have been a psychiatric nurse for 18 years. I am a lover of God, family, friends, food, photography and humor. My obsession with freezer meal planning is the main reason I wanted to start this blog. It has changed the way I feed my family. Meal planning and making life a little bit easier is something I am so passionate about. Sharing my ideas with people has brough me such joy. I love to tell anyone who will listen about my next big cooking or baking adventure. I hope that you will find helpful tips and delicious recipes on this blog.
