Making Hard Boiled Eggs

It’s not difficult to imagine that some people do not know how to boil water, never mind boil an eggs. So, here is simple step-by-step sure way to get excellent hard boiled eggs

1 dozen Eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 Make sure the eggs are at room temperature

2 Fill a sauce pan ¾ up with water

3 Place the eggs in the water, single layer, and make sure there is at least an inch of water over the eggs. Add a tablespoon of vinegar which will help keep the egg whites from running out of any eggs that may happen to crack while cooking

4 Add salt to the water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat

5 Once the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover it and let it sit for 10-12 minutes; (You can check for doneness by removing one egg with a spoon, run it under cold water, and cut it open) It is very hard to overcook eggs using this method you can let the eggs sit, covered, for up to 15-20 minutes without the eggs getting overcooked

6 Have a bowl of ice water at the ready and transfer the eggs to the ice water

7 Let cool for 5-10 minutes before peeling

8 Store the eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator

9 Hard boiled eggs should be eaten within a few days, a week maximum


Chef’s Note: If you have hard boiled eggs that are difficult to peel, put them in the refrigerator for a few hours or days; they will be easier to peel once cold.