Having a batch of eggs, peeled and ready to go for the week is an easy snack. One large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. I like slicing an egg on top of avocado toast. Or top crackers with a little mayo and slices of hard boiled egg. Add them to any salad. Or to a bowl of ramen. Or make classic egg salad sandwiches.
Boiled Eggs
March 25, 2025
: 4
: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 eggs - use large eggs for this recipe. If your pot is big enough, you can boil more. Just to be sure they can rest in a single layer on the bottom.
- 4 cups of water
- salt
Directions
- Step 1 In a small saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the eggs and simmer over moderately high heat for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes. Keep the pan of hot water on the stove over low heat.
- Step 2 Crack the eggs all over and gently peel them under warm running water, keeping them whole. Using a slotted spoon, slip the eggs in the hot water for 30 seconds.
Simple tips
- To help prevent the cold eggs from cracking as you lower them into the hot water, set your eggs out ahead of time. Get your eggs out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you plan to boil them.
- I have found that using a nylon pasta server (nonstick) is the best way to submerge the eggs one at a time into the hot water.
- The best method for cracking the shell is to start with the pointy of the egg. Give it one good tap on the counter to crack it. Then crack the fat end of the egg. And finally hold the egg and gently tap it on the counter all the way around the sides. This should make the shell slide off in one piece after you get it started by separating a little of the shell membrane from the cooked egg white.
- If you prefer “jammy eggs” with a softer yolk, cook the eggs for 8 minutes instead of 14 minutes.
Storage directions
Store your peeled hard boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Do not freeze hard boiled eggs
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