the perfect boiled egg
This is a simple easy way to get perfectly boiled eggs with very little fussing or effort. My Grandma taught me this when I was very young and I have never boiled eggs any other way.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - or more eggs
- - water
How To Make the perfect boiled egg
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Step 1gently place eggs in a sauce pan big enough to leave a little room between the eggs
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Step 2add enough water to cover all your eggs
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Step 3Cover and place over med high heat
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Step 4Bring to a boil and let boil 1 or 2 minutes more, letting it get to a rolling boil.
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Step 5remove pan from the heat and let eggs remain in the water. Grandma always said forget about them for a while. I find 15 or 20 minutes is perfect timing to prevent the green rim around the yolk.
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Step 6After letting the eggs sit , pour the warm water out of the pan and cover the eggs in cold water to cool them down.
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Step 7To peel your eggs, put 3 or 4 eggs into a sauce pan, add 1 to 2 inches of cold water.
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Step 8Place lid on pan and hold in place with your hands. Shake the pan strong enough to knock the eggs around, but not too vigorously or you will have scrambled eggs.
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Step 9lift the lid and you should find the shells cracked and beginning to fall off. under running cold water gently remove the shell.
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Step 10your hard boiled eggs are ready to use in your favorite recipe.
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Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Eggs
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