How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time
There aren’t many snacks as simple, satisfying, and nutritious as a boiled egg. But as simple as they are to make, there are so many ways to tweak your cooking method to achieve the ideal egg for your tastes. Whether you’re chasing runny, custardy, or firm yolks, we’ll show you how to boil them perfectly every time and peel them with no fuss. Plus, we’ll how to store them, give you alternate ways to cook hard-boiled eggs, and even share delicious recipes that’ll let you put them to good use.
Things You Should Know
- Place 3-6 eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a pot and cover them with 1 in (2.5 cm) of cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pot from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs or 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
- Remove the eggs from the pot and plunge them into an ice bath or run them under cold water. Then, crack them against the counter and peel them with your fingers.