Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
A great method for making hardboiled eggs that are easy to peel. The shell practically falls off!
Ingredients
- Water
- Pinch of salt
- Eggs
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 3 inches of room temperature water and a pinch of salt. Set on high heat and cover until it is boiling.
- Once boiling, carefully lower your desired number of eggs into the pot.
- Cover and boil for 6-12 minutes based on how cooked you want them (see guide below).
- Prep a bowl with water and ice.
- Transfer your eggs to the ice water and leave for about 10 minutes or until eggs have fully cooled.Enjoy an easy peel!
Notes
A great way to peel the shell it to tap/crack the egg on each end, roll it firmly on a counter to crack evenly, and then peel.
6 minutes: Soft boiled
8-10 minutes: Medium boiled
12 minutes: Hard boiled