How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg Every Time
Hard boiling eggs is one of those things most of us have to stop and think about each time we make them. How long do I boil them? Did I boil these long enough? Can I peel them yet? Are they cooled enough? It can be difficult because you never know if they are cooked until it’s too late. You cool, peel and cut open the egg only to find out the yolk is runny. I got so tired of this happening that I experimented until I got it just right. Having chickens made it a bit easier, endless eggs!
It can be easy to over cook an egg. If that happens the yolk will be hard and chewy, very unappetizing. Follow these easy steps and you will have the perfect hard boiled egg every time.
1. Place the eggs in a sauce pan and cover with water. Make sure the water covers the top of the egg. Bring to a boil.
2. Immediately turn off the burner, remove the pan from the heat and cover. Follow the chart below: Stoves burners do vary and some heat hotter and quicker than others. So you may need to adjust your time.
3. Place the eggs in cold water for 5 minutes to stop the residual cooking.
Serve warm or refrigerate. To make peeling easier, do not over crack the egg. Tap it gently on one end, peel away the shell to form a circle, then use your thumb to peel, kind of like you would an orange.
For A Soft Cooked Egg: Simmer gently on medium low, about 8 minutes.
Super cute Heart Shaped Egg Molds (not an affiliate link, I just think they are adorable and wanted to share!)
