{"id":3586,"date":"2025-01-27T10:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=3586"},"modified":"2025-01-27T10:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:32:38","slug":"the-secret-to-cooking-perfect-hard-boiled-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/the-secret-to-cooking-perfect-hard-boiled-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Fresh Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What if you could make fresh hard boiled eggs<\/strong> that were perfectly cooked and easy to peel? I’ve finally cracked the code to easy-peel hard cooked eggs, and with this special recipe you won’t need any special equipment or weird tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My family and I love hard-cooked eggs, but too often this seemingly-simple recipe has led to frustration — undercooked yolks, or worse, yolks tinged in green from over-cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the peeling! Peeling hard-boiled eggs has nearly driven me to madness, especially when I wanted perfect specimens for a nice plate of deviled eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fortunately, there is a simple secret to making perfect hard cooked eggs. Forget pricking the ends, using old eggs, or risking cracked shells by dropping eggs in boiling water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, simply cook your eggs in hot steam for a perfect result. Let me show you how.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Easy to make:<\/strong> With this simple preparation, you’ll be enjoying hard boiled eggs for breakfast, lunch, snacking, or to use in recipes in about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No fancy equipment:<\/strong> You probably have what’s needed in your kitchen cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect texture<\/strong> – Once you have the timing down, you can always count on hard cooked eggs that are tender (and never rubbery).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Equipment Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need a large saucepan<\/strong> that can accommodate a steamer basket<\/strong> or insert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll also need a large bowl<\/strong> you can fill about halfway with ice water along with the cooked eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you’ll need a pair of tongs<\/strong> to take the eggs from the steamer and drop them in the ice water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Here’s all you need to make the ultimate hard boiled eggs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large eggs<\/strong> – If you have a different size, no problem. For medium eggs, decrease the cooking time by about a minute. For extra large eggs, increase the cooking time by a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water<\/strong> – You’ll need tap water to add to the pan for cooking, to fill the ice water bowl, and to run over the eggs while peeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice <\/strong>– You’ll need several cups of ice to add to the bowl for instant cooling. This is part of the secret that makes your eggs come out just right every time! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Step by Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

STEP ONE:<\/strong> Arrange your large eggs in a steamer basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STEP TWO:<\/strong> Add about an inch of water to a large lidded pot, and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP THREE:<\/strong> Add the egg-filled steamer basket to the pan (I recommend using an oven mitt to protect your hand), and cover with the lid. Set your timer, and steam the eggs for exactly 14 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n