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Halved hard boiled eggs on a cutting board.

Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Shinee
Here is a fool-proof method to cook perfect hard boiled eggs every time! Even farm fresh eggs come out easy to peel with this method.
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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring about an inch of water to a boil.
  • Place a steamer basket in and add the eggs. Cover with a lid and let the eggs steam for 8-10 minutes. (See the time chart below.)
  • Then if you want hard boiled eggs with firm yolks, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Immediately transfer the cooked eggs into a bowl of ice water and let the eggs cool for 5-10 minutes.

To peel the eggs:

  • Gently tap the cooled eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell all over. If possible, tear a small hole in the thin membrane under the shell.
  • Then put the cracked egg back into the water, while you crack other eggs. We want to let water seep in between the egg and thin membrane under the shell.
  • Carefully peel the shells to reveal flawless hard-boiled eggs. (TIP: Peeling the eggs under running water may be helpful too.)

Notes

Cooking Time Chart:
- 6 minutes for soft-boiled egg with 100% runny yolk
- 8 minutes for soft-boiled egg with semi-set yolk
- 10 minutes for hard-boiled egg with firm, but custardy yolk
- 15 minutes for hard-boiled egg with firm yolk (Note: The last 5 minutes is cooked with no heat.)
Storing Tips:
Store hard boiled eggs in the fridge.
- Keep peeled eggs in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Unpeeled eggs are good for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 4g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 62mg