How Long Should You Cook a Hard Boiled Egg?
Hard-boiled eggs are versatile. They can be enjoyed on their own, as part of a salad or as an add-on to numerous dishes. Cooking consistently delicious hard-boiled eggs is not difficult, but it does require timing and some strategy to ensure best results. Does this Spark an idea?
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Use Just Enough Water and Bring It to Boil
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Put enough water in a saucepan to cover the eggs completely. It's not necessary to fill the pan to the rim. Turn heat to high to get the water boiling quickly, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Gently lower each egg into the pan using a spoon or ladle.
Hard-Boiled Eggs in 15 Minutes or Less
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Let the eggs stay in the hot water for 12 to 15 minutes before giving them a cold-water rinse for about 45 seconds to 2 minutes. Properly cooked hard-boiled eggs will have completely cooked and firm yolks and whites.
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Expert Insight
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If cooking more than one egg, make sure your pan has enough space for water to circulate thoroughly around each egg. Leave enough space so the eggs won't be colliding against the side of the pan or into each other, and possibly cracking before cooking is finished.
Medium-Boiled Eggs in 7 Minutes or Less
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Reducing the cooking time in half (5 to 6 minutes total) will result in a cooked but slightly runny yolk and soft but cooked whites. Run cold water over medium-boiled eggs for 30 to 45 seconds.
Soft-Boiled Eggs in Under 5 Minutes
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Reducing the heat to medium-low and cooking for only 3 to 4 minutes results in a soft-boiled egg, with runny yolks and whites that aren't completely set. Cool the egg under cold running water for a few seconds.
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