How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs
For a seemingly easy task, cooking hard-boiled eggs frustrates many a cook. Too little time boiling, and you get soft, runny yolks. Too much boiling time yields that unappetizing green tint around the yolk. Strike the right balance by combining a rolling boil with standing water to get the perfect hard-boiled consistency you seek. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place the eggs in a small saucepan. The smaller the pan, the less room the eggs have to move around. Add enough water to just completely cover the eggs.
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Cover the pan and bring the water to a rolling boil. Let the eggs cook for one minute.
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Remove the eggs from the heat and let them stand covered for 12 minutes.
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Pour off the hot water and run cold water over the eggs so they stop cooking.
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This is a great idea and my hard boiled eggs came out very good.
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barba0727
Apr 16, 2009
I feel like no matter how long i boil, they're still never done but then again I dont do any cooking. thanks for the advice. 5* -
skyedanzer
Apr 12, 2009
This is great. My hard boiled eggs would crack and now they won't. Thanks!
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skyedanzer
Apr 12, 2009
This is great. My hard boiled eggs would crack and now they won't. Thanks!
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jseven
Apr 11, 2009
This is helpful after years of doing it the hard way, cracked eggs...lol, Thanks :).
