BOILED EGGS
Perfect Every Time!
How to Make
Learn how to boil eggs on the stovetop to ensure they're perfect every time! Includes a step-by-step chart from 6-12 minutes as well as the secret to easily peeling eggs!
THE BEST EGGS FOR BOILING
Eggs that are at least 3-5 days old tend to be easier to peel than fresh eggs
TOOLS & UTENSILS
Large enough all eggs fit in a single layer.
To make removing the eggs easy.
Used for the ice water bath = easy peel eggs!
Pot
Metal Slotted Spoon
Large Bowl
HOW TO BOIL EGGS
Add eggs to a pan in a single layer then fill with cold water so it covers the eggs by 1 inch.
Bring to a rolling boil then remove from the heat & cover. Let the eggs cook for the following times:
6 MINUTES
8 MINUTES
FOR SOFT-BOILED EGGS
10 MINUTES
12 MINUTES
FOR HARD-BOILED EGGS
TOP TIPS
Once boiled, add eggs to an ice bath for 5-10 minutes. This makes them SO easy to peel!
To avoid a green ring, don't cook for too long!
Use cold water and cold eggs. You want them both to be at a similar temperature.
It’s easier to peel freshly cooked eggs, so peel before storing them for the best results.