Back to basics—let’s make a perfect hard-boiled egg 🥚✨ No gray ring, easy peel.
Foolproof Hard-Boiled Eggs
You’ll need
- Eggs
- Water
- Ice
Steps
- Place eggs in a pot in a single layer. Add cold water to cover by ~1 inch.
- Bring to a rolling boil uncovered.
- Once boiling, turn off heat, cover, and let sit:
- 10–11 minutes for fully set yolks
- Transfer immediately to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes.
- Tap, roll, and peel (start from the wide end).
Pro Tips
- Slightly older eggs peel easier than super fresh ones.
- Crack the bottom first—there’s usually an air pocket.
- Peeling under running water helps slide the shell off.
Storage
- Unpeeled: up to 7 days in the fridge
- Peeled: 2–3 days, stored in a sealed container
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