Perfect Fresh Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make perfectly cooked fresh hard boiled eggs. Steamed hard cooked eggs are easy to peel and perfectly shaped for snacking, deviled eggs, salads and meals.
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Steamer basket
- Large heatproof bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- Water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Arrange the eggs in the steamer basket.
- Add about an inch of water to a large, lidded pot and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- Put your hand inside an oven mitt and carefully lower the egg-filled steamer basket to the pot. Cover with the lid. Set a timer for 14 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, fill a large heatproof mixing bowl about halfway with ice and water.
- When the timer goes off, use tongs to immediately transfer the hot eggs to the ice water, and let them rest in the water for at least 10 minutes.
- To peel eggs, tap each one all over with a soup spoon to crack the shells, and roll gently on a work space or counter to loosen the membrane.
- Turn your kitchen faucet on with a gentle stream of lukewarm water. Hold the egg under the stream of water and peel off the shell.
Notes
Storage Instructions: The peeled eggs will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking the eggs.
Unpeeled hard boiled eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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