How to Boil Eggs Perfectly Every Time

Ever wondered how your mother, grandmother, or mother-in-law always come out with perfectly boiled eggs? How the shell peels right off every single time - without ripping most of the egg white off with it? Have you dreamed of making deviled eggs but just can't seem to figure out how in the world to boil a beautiful egg? You're going to love me because with the following tips you'll be showing off your very own beautiful boiled eggs in no time!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Eggs
• A pot or sauce pan (with a lid) to boil water in (size depends on how many eggs you want to boil). If you only want to boil 2 or 3 then you'll only need a small pot but if you're wanting to boil a doz
• A timer (you could just look at your watch).
• Enough water to cover the eggs (Varies depending on how many eggs you're boiling as well as size of the pot.

1. Gently place (room temperature) eggs in pot or sauce pan.

2. Pour water until it's covering the eggs.

3. Turn the burner on a high heat.

4. Be sure to add a couple extra eggs (more than you're wanting to come out with), just in case you check to see if they're ready and they're not. That way you'll be sure to have the number of eggs you want.

5. Bring to a hard boil.

6. Turn the burner off.

7. Leave eggs sitting (covered with a lid) for 15-20 minutes.

8. 
   Eggs in Cold Water

   Remove eggs from the pot and crack each one, placing them either back in the empty pan or a bowl filled with ice cubes and cold water, covering them. Allow them to cool this way. They peel perfectly most every time!

Tips & Warnings

• This results in hard-boiled eggs. If you prefer soft-boiled eggs, you would put your (room temperature) eggs into your pot of boiling water and simmer for 3 minutes or so. You'll need to experiment a little with the timing to get a result that's perfect for you.
• Be careful as to not burn yourself. Boiling water is no fun when it splashes on tender skin!

[01Grandy]

on 1/7/2009 ACK!! What do we do to keep it from cracking? I must try this. I don't think I'm as "precise" as I should be. ;) 5*

[MicheleLTune]

on 11/29/2008 Thanks ibooks!

*smiles*
Michele

[ibooks]

on 11/29/2008 Great article

[MicheleLTune]

on 11/21/2008 Yes, my mom gave me these tips - and she was right! She always boils the most perfect eggs! Thanks for your comment, and I'm so glad my article helped you out!

*smiles*
Michele

[Susanh]

on 11/17/2008 Ah, that's the key! I always leave mine boil for 15 minutes when I should have just allowed them to sit in the boiled water. Thanks!