Seems like EVERYONE has their own tricks for how to hard boil eggs. SO I figured I’d share how I do it along with some tips and tricks!
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Course: food
Cuisine: omnivore
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 12 Eggs
Calories: 1 kcal
Instructions
- Place eggs in the bottom of a large pan
- Fill the pan with water, make sure it's at least an inch above the eggs
- Sprinkle Salt and baking soda over the water
- Place a lid over the pan and bring the water to a boil
- When the water starts to boil turn the heat to low (if you have a gas stove if you have a coil just turn it off)
- Let it simmer for 1 min.
- Turn off (or take off) the heat, leave the lid on (don't take it off) and let sit for 10 mins
- Take out the extra egg (bakers dozen remember) and slice it. It should be done but if it's not place the lid back on for 1-2 more mins
- Using a sloted spoon take out the eggs and place in a strainer, run under cold water until cool and refrigerate until your ready to use
Recipe Notes
I've heard so many keys for easy to peel eggs over the year I use three of them 1. use 4-5 day old eggs, fresh eggs don't peel well 2. Start with cold water for gradual cooking 3. add baking soda and salt to the water
Melissa
April 15, 2014 at 6:32 pmThanks so much for this recipe! It came at the perfect time. I’ve never really followed a recipe, so thanks for making it easy! Happy Easter week.
Ashlee
June 23, 2014 at 3:42 amright? We all think we know how to hard boil eggs, but when it comes right down to it I used to over cook or under cook them, so it was nice to figure something out that works well every time!
Summer
April 16, 2014 at 7:54 amI will have to try this – we love hard boiled eggs.
Ashlee
June 23, 2014 at 4:13 amSo do we. My kids love them almost as much as I do! So I make these year round.
Laura
April 16, 2014 at 9:47 amThis makes me excited for easter! I have become a fan of hardboiled eggs lately. YUM! Thanks for sharing your tips! 🙂
~Laura
Ashlee
June 23, 2014 at 4:14 amI’m craving egg salad sandwich now that I’m responding to these comments. Mmmm I love hard boiled eggs!
Kim
March 30, 2018 at 3:00 pmMy son says thank you because now I’m making the hard boiled eggs that he loves ..last time i tried it felt complicated–this was easy and all are perfect.
I almost forgot the baking soda, added when boiling and it was a super cool bubbling effect. Like when mixed with vinegar-
So we loved even more so 😀
Ashlee Marie
March 30, 2018 at 5:09 pmso happy to hear that!!!! we LOVE hard boiled eggs!