Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Description
Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile kitchen staple. They’re **a quick, protein-packed snack**, great for breakfast, lunch, or nibbling between meals. Keep a batch on hand to slice into salads, mash into tuna or egg salad, or enjoy on their own for an easy, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch.
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2. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
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3. Once boiling, cover the saucepan, remove from heat, and let sit:
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* 6 minutes for soft-boiled
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* 9 minutes for medium
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* 12 minutes for hard-boiled
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4. Transfer eggs to an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
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5. Gently tap and peel eggs, rinsing under water if needed.
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