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Deon Shamar

The Perfect Hard Boil Eggs

Cooking the perfect boiled egg is a foundational skill in the kitchen that yields delicious and versatile results. Whether you're preparing breakfast, salads, or snacks, knowing how to boil an egg to your desired consistency can elevate your dishes. In this recipe, I’ll walk through the essential steps to help you achieve impeccably cooked boiled eggs every time.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 78
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Large eggs
  • 4 cups Cold water
  • 2 cups Ice

Method
 

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan, fill with cold water, covering the eggs by an inch.
  2. Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil uncovered an boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice, add water and set aside.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, let sit for15 minutes.
  5. Transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water and leave them there for at least 3 minutes.
  6. When ready to eat, peel the eggs and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Refrigerate any unused eggs, still in their shells, within 2 hours. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. Use a black maker to write date onto them for reminder.
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