How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
This is the method I’ve sworn by for years. It yields the perfect hard-boiled eggs every single time.
Published March 22, 2025
Today I’m sharing how to make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs every single time. I love this method because you can make a large batch of hard-boiled eggs in just minutes. I use this when I make my Layered Spring Salad, Deviled Eggs, and when I make Egg Salad.
There are many reasons why you’d need a large amount of hard-boiled eggs at once. However, if you just want one or two hard-boiled eggs for a light meal you can easily use this method in a smaller pot and keep the times the same.
Please watch this video carefully to make sure you notice the details. Even the simplest cooking methods can be nuanced!
Hard-boiled eggs are used in many recipes and also make a great snack on their own. I hope you enjoy this method for making them. Let me know if you have any questions!
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How to make the perfect hard boiled eggs every time
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The recipe
How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
Put eggs in the pot filled with water to cover the eggs.
Add 1 tsp salt
Bring the water to a boil
Once it boils turn off the flame and leave the eggs sit in the water for 8 – 10 minutes
Remove the eggs from the water and add them to an ice water bath
After a few minutes in the water bath you will be able to remove the egg shells easily and you will have the perfect hard-boiled egg
