⏤ The Recipe
Hard Boiled Eggs.
Learnhow to make hard boiled eggsthat are easy to peel with my failproof method. Whether you prefer your eggs soft, medium, or hard boiled, I’ll show you how to cook them to perfection every time.
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Total
15m
Serves
6
⏤ The Story
Learnhow to make hard boiled eggsthat are easy to peel with my failproof method. Whether you prefer your eggs soft, medium, or hard boiled, I’ll show you how to cook them to perfection every time.
I have a confession. I don’t actually like eggs all that much, but they are an essential food and the ultimate test of a chef’s skill.
So, while I’m not a huge fan, I do prepare them fairly often and am confident that I have perfected all the methods from making easy hard-boiled eggs to fluffyscrambled eggsand even the perfectpoached egg. Today, I’ll be covering how to make perfect hard boiled eggs using just three ingredients I guarantee you have on hand.
See the recipe card below for the complete ingredients list and instructions.
⏤ The Method
Step by step.
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with water, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Carefully add the eggs using a spider or a large serving spoon.
- 3
Adjust the heat to keep the water at a hard simmer. Then, set a timer, and cook to your desired doneness (five minutes for soft boiled, seven minutes for medium boiled, and ten minutes for hard boiled).
- 4
While the eggs are boiling, fill a medium mixing bowl with 50% ice and 50% water.
- 5
Transfer the hard boiled eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking process, and cool completely.
- 6
Gently peel the shell, and serve.
⏤ Chef's Notes
*Use older eggs for the best results. To test your eggs’ freshness, place them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs sink while older eggs float.Storage:Store peeled or unpeeled hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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