• 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.