Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs are a staple in our household. Getting them perfect is an art. In this recipe, you will find step-by-step instructions to yield the most delicious and perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs. Let’s get cooking!
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Getting the perfect hard boiled egg can be an art. This recipe shows you how to make those delicious eggs exactly the way you like them. Let's get cooking!
Equipment
- 1 pot
Ingredients
- 7 eggs organic farm fresh or pasture raised
Instructions
- Take the eggs out of the refrigerator and set aside 1 hour before you cook them.7 eggs
- Place the eggs into a pot and fill with cold water that goes just past the eggs.
- You can roll egg while they are cooking to make sure the yolks are evenly distributed in the egg whites.
- Bring the water to a boil. Once the water boils, remove from the stove, turn off the heat, and cover the pot.
- Set your timer for 13 minutes and let the eggs stand. When the timer goes off, immediately emerge the eggs in cold water.
- When cooled, peel your eggs. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Green rimmed egg yolks indicate the eggs were over cooked. Be mindful of the steps to ensure you do not overcook your eggs.
Fresh eggs are a bit harder to peel because the membrane shrinks with the age of the egg. This is something to keep in mind if making deviled eggs or appearance is important in your recipe.
Hard boiled eggs will store up to 5 days in their shell in your refrigerator. If you peel your eggs, eat them right away.Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg