Simple Boiled Eggs (that peel easily)

Three brown eggs on the counter with one half peeled.

Simple Boiled Eggs (that peel easily)

Need a tried and true method to make the very best boiled eggs? Look no further. These eggs are simple to make with an important step for best peel removal.

Cook Time10

Cooling time10

Total Time20

Servings: eggs

Author: Danika Vanderpyl

Ingredients

6 eggs

Instructions

The boiling process: Start by boiling a pot of water, you will need the water to cover the eggs about 1 inch. Once there are big bubbles, move the pot off the burner. With a slotted spoon place eggs into the water. Place the pot back on the heat and continue to let boil, use a timer to cook 9-12 minutes depending on how cooked you like your yolk.
Ice bath: While the eggs cook, fill a medium bowl with cold water and lots of ice cubes. (Scroll up to blog post for a photo of ice bath.)
The cooling process: When the timer goes, use the slotted spoon to put the eggs into cold water with ice cubes. They must stay in here until fully cool about 10-15 minutes.
The peeling process: To peel eggs there will be an air bubble at the top or the bottom of the egg, gently tap to the bottom of the egg on the counter to find the air pocket. From here you can remove the shell easily with your fingers, or use a spoon to pry between the egg and shell to make it break away quickly. (Scroll up to blog post to see all 5 methods I tested for the best peeling eggs.)
Storage method: Store unpeeled eggs in the fridge for 7 days. If the eggs have been peeled keep them in a container and eat within 3 days.

Notes

Note that if you live at a very different elevation than me the time it takes to get the perfect egg yolk will differ, as higher elevation water will boil at a lower temperature! I live in the mountains at 1,320 meters, if you live closer to sea level they will take less time to become the perfect boiled egg (closer to 8-10 minutes).

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