how to make a great hard-boiled egg

1. Optional: Pierce every egg on its end (with a thumbtack or other device). This prevents the eggs from cracking.

 

2. Place the eggs in a pot with a tight-fitting lid, and cover eggs with cold water. You may also add a dash of vinegar to prevent egg from escaping the shell and oozing into the water if you pricked them.

 

3. Place on stove and bring to boil.

 

4. After eggs have reached a good (not too forceful but a definite) boil, put the lid on the pan and remove from heat. Let pan sit for 7-15 minutes. (You may want to experiment in your locale with your preferred eggs as I found that occasionally 7 minutes leaves runny yolks.) I usually do about 12-13 minutes.

 

5. After letting eggs sit for desired time, remove lid and drain water, and chill in a big ice bath for a few minutes before peeling. Sometimes I also crack the shells a little before I drop them in the cold water -- it makes peeling a little easier.

 

Works for me!

 

I'm going to make some egg salad after my 3 PM class. Mmmmm.

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