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How to Cook a Perfectly Boiled Egg

Make Hard Boil Eggs that come out perfect each and every time. Whether you are boiling eggs for Easter fun or for game night or for your dinner table. Plus why do eggs turn green and how to prevent that green ring around the yolk
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Hard Boiled eggs, Perfectly Boiled Egg
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Evelyn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Eggs

Instructions

  • Place eggs in single layer in a saucepan.
  • Cover with at least one inch of cold water over tops of shells.
  • Cover pot with lid and bring to a full boil over medium heat.
  • As soon as the water comes to a full boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand.
  • Large soft-cooked eggs: let stand in hot water 1 to 4 minutes, depending on your tastes.
  • Large hard-cooked eggs: let stand in hot water 15 to 17 minutes.
  • When cooked to the desired level, drain off the hot water.
  • Immediately cover with cold water and add a few ice cubes.
  • Soft-cooked eggs: let stand in cold water until cool enough to handle. Serve.
  • Hard-cooked eggs: let stand in cold water until completely cooled. Use as needed.