Perfect Hard-Cooked Eggs
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Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
1 serving
Quick Tips
Tips for easier peeling: Refrigerate the eggs for 7-10 days before cooking. This gives time for the two membranes inside the shell to separate slightly.
Let eggs cool after cooking. Roll the egg gently on the counter until the shell has small cracks all over. Start peeling at the large end. Hold the egg under cold running water to help loosen the shell.
Perfect Hard-Cooked Eggs
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Ingredients:
- Eggs (any amount)
Directions:
1. Place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch. Heat over high heat just until the water comes to a full boil.
2. Take the pan off the heat and cover with a lid or plate. Leave eggs in the hot water. Time depends on egg size: medium – 9 minutes; large – 12 minutes; extra large – 15 minutes
3. Immediately drain eggs. Serve warm, or cool completely under cold running water or in ice water.
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. Use peeled eggs within 2 days or refrigerate in the shell for up to a week.
Quick Tips
Tips for easier peeling: Refrigerate the eggs for 7-10 days before cooking. This gives time for the two membranes inside the shell to separate slightly.
Let eggs cool after cooking. Roll the egg gently on the counter until the shell has small cracks all over. Start peeling at the large end. Hold the egg under cold running water to help loosen the shell.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
1 serving
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).
