Hard Boiled Eggs
Unlock the art of the perfect Hard Boiled Eggs with our streamlined recipe. Enjoy consistently flawless results, ensuring your breakfast, salads, and snacks are protein-packed.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 4 cups water
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
- Place eggs on the bottom of a pot and fill with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching raw eggs.
- Place cover on the pot and bring water to a rapid boil over high heat.
- Once the water boils, keep the cover on the pot and remove it from heat.
- Let eggs sit for 10 minutes covered in the water.
- Fill a bowl with ice and cold water.
- Use tongs and take the eggs out of the pot and place them in the ice water for 10 minutes.
- To peel the eggs, tap around the egg with the back of a spoon, as you peel the egg, rinse under cold water to help get all the shells off.
Storage
- Refrigerate any leftovers as soon as possible or within 2 hours for safety.
- Use leftovers within 4 days.
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Notes
- For more information about food and beverage storage, go to the FoodKeeper Website or App (FoodSafety.gov).
