How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-Boiled EggsThis post is one which would have benefited me greatly a few years ago. In the past, I struggled with hard-boiled eggs.  Frequently, the yolks were covered in a  greenish-grayish film, which looked so icky.  It ruined the effect of deviled eggs or beautiful salads.  I was so happy to finally learn how to make them correctly. Yay!  Pretty eggs!  Here’s the procedure.Hard-Boiled Eggs

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

Put desired number of eggs into a deep sauce pan.

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

Cover with cool water, … 

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

… making sure that the water level is at least an inch higher than the eggs.

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

Keeping them uncovered, turn heat to medium/high, and bring to a boil.

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

As soon as the water begins boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs

After 10 minutes, drain the hot water, and immediately immerse the eggs in ice water until they’re completely cool.

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That’s it. Remove from the water, and either peel or refrigerate for later.

TIPS for peeling

Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs

Tap the bottom end onto a hard surface with just enough force …

Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs

… to crack the shell.

Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs

Now roll it between your hand and the hard surface, applying just enough pressure to hear slight cracking.

Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs

Peel away the piece of shell. It may be necessary to rinse it after you finish, and then dry it completely.

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That’s all there is to it. Now you have beautifully hard-boiled eggs, with bright sunny yolks.

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LOVELY.

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Enjoy.