How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

From egg salad sandwiches to deviled eggs, there are many delicious ways to eat a hard boiled egg. Hard boiled eggs are versatile, simple and nutritious. Making hard boiled eggs is a snap, and requires just a small amount of preparation and a little of your time. Set your egg timer, and follow these simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Pot or large saucepan
• Eggs
• Water

Instructions

1. Find a pot or saucepan that is big enough to hold the amount of eggs that you want hard-boiled. Depending on the size of your pot or saucepan, you can cook as little or as many eggs as you desire. Just make sure that you leave room for enough water to cover the eggs completely.

2. Place your eggs into the pot or saucepan. Use caution when doing this step. Eggshells are designed to be strong containers, but they don't stand up well to knocking or dropping. Gently setting the eggs by hand into your pot or saucepan is going to be your best bet.

3. Cover the eggs with at least one inch of cold water. Place a lid on the pot or saucepan.

4. Set your burner to a high heat. Allow the water to come to a rolling boil. This usually takes about 10 to 12 minutes.

5. Remove your pot or saucepan from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for an additional 10 to 12 minutes. Now run cool water over the eggs until they are cool enough to handle. After letting the cool water run onto the eggs, you should let them sit in it for a few minutes. This will allow the eggs to fully cool before you handle them.

6. Crack your eggs by rolling them on a hard surface. Then peel and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with cooking times, adding or subtracting a minute or two until you find the degree of hardness you prefer.