Directions, how to hard boil eggs?

ChefOno added 11 months ago

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Everyone, it seems, does this a little differently. The simplest method:

Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow to stand 10 min.

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LizW added 11 months ago

And if serving cold, cool immediately under running water to avoid the dreaded grey edge
to the yolk.

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ChefOno added 11 months ago

Yes, Liz, thank you for that correction.

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added 11 months ago

I agree with the cold water, boil, turn off
Method, but if you want custardy yolks, I'd only leave them 8 minutes for large eggs, then cool immediately. Keep the size of your eggs in mind when choosing a cooking time.

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Don't forget that older eggs are better for hard boiled. Too fresh and they are hard to peel.

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