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Boiled Eggs Perfectly Cooked: Your Guide to Success

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Perfectly boiled eggs made easy! Achieve your ideal yolk consistency and effortless peeling with these simple steps.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • Water (enough to cover the eggs in the pot)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional, helps prevent cracking)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional, seasons the eggs slightly and may help with peeling)
  • Ice water bath (a large bowl filled with ice and water)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Eggs: Choose a saucepan large enough to hold the eggs in a single layer. Gently place the eggs in the saucepan. Pour cold water over the eggs until they are submerged by at least an inch. Add vinegar and salt (optional).
  2. Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  3. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low for a gentle simmer.
  4. Set Timer: Cook for the desired time: 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled, 8-9 minutes for medium-boiled, or 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled.
  5. Ice Bath: Prepare an ice bath. Once the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon.
  6. Cool: Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 10-15 minutes, or until completely cool.
  7. Peel: Gently tap the egg all over on a hard surface to create small cracks. Roll the egg between your hands to loosen the shell. Peel under running water, starting at the large end.
  8. Rinse and Dry: Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any shell fragments. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Notes

  • Use eggs that are a week or two old for easier peeling.
  • Starting with cold water helps prevent cracking.
  • The ice bath is crucial for stopping the cooking process and making the eggs easier to peel.
  • Store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to a week, in their shells.
  • For cracked eggs, add vinegar to the water.
  • For difficult to peel eggs, use older eggs and ensure they are completely cool before peeling.
  • For green ring around the yolk, reduce the cooking time and cool the eggs quickly in an ice bath.
  • For rubbery texture, reduce the cooking time and cool the eggs quickly in an ice bath.

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