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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Learn how easy it is to make perfect hard-boiled eggs using my fool-proof procedures that render impeccable results every single time.
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
1
minute
minute
Cook Time:
12
minutes
minutes
cooling time:
4
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
1
tablespoon
distilled vinegar
6
large eggs
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Pour in the vinegar to help with the smell.
Gently add the eggs into the boiling water using a large spoon and cook for 6 minutes.
Next, place a lid onto the pot, turn the heat completely off and let them sit for 6 more minutes.
Immediately place the eggs after they are done cooking to a container filled with cold water and ice.
Cool the eggs for 2-4 minutes to stop the cooking process.
Peel the eggs under running lukewarm water, slice and serve.
Notes
Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead:
These can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.
How to Store:
Keep them in the shell, in water in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To get rid of
the smell while boiling, add some distilled vinegar to the pot of boiling water.
If you need help
peeling the eggs, run them under lukewarm water while peeling.
Nutrition
Calories:
380
kcal
Carbohydrates:
2
g
Protein:
33
g
Fat:
25
g
Saturated Fat:
8
g
Cholesterol:
982
mg
Sodium:
375
mg
Potassium:
364
mg
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
1426
IU
Calcium:
148
mg
Iron:
5
mg
Author:
Chef Billy Parisi