How to Hard-Boil Eggs Perfectly

I think hard-boiling eggs is one of those things that is considered so basic you almost feel silly asking how to hard-boil eggs. In fact, Bettijo admitted to me a while ago that she didn’t really know how to hard-boil eggs, and we figured there may be some other Supermoms out there also wondering. So here is our no-judging primer on how to get the perfect hard-boiled eggs, just in time for Easter.

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How to Hard-Boil Eggs

This is the method for how to hard-boil eggs that my grandma and great-grandma used, and my mom taught it to me. Put eggs in a single layer on the bottom of pan and fill with enough water to cover about an inch over eggs.

Place over high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water begins boiling, turn off heat and remove pan. Cover immediately and let set for 17 minutes — be sure to set a timer. As soon as time is up, rinse eggs in a cold water bath to stop the cooking process.

A few good egg tips

  • My family’s magic number is 17 minutes, but if you like a moist yolk, you can cut up to five minutes off this time. Bettijo’s family prefers 13 minute eggs.
  • When it comes to making hard-boiled eggs that peel easily, OLDER eggs are actually better. Bettijo’s family has chickens, and they usually leave their fresh eggs to age at least a week before hard boiling. Most store-bought eggs are going to be aged enough already.
  • It is easiest to peel eggs if you gently roll them to crack all over, then run under some water to help you get underneath the membrane and peel the shell off cleanly.
  • For egg salad sandwiches, use a pastry blender to quickly cut up the peeled eggs into small pieces without mashing them too much.
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Aimée

Contributor at Paging Supermom
Aimée was a co-founder of Paging Supermom. Although she dreams in pink, she wouldn’t trade her two energetic boys for anything. Between using The Force on surrounding battle droids and flying to infinity and beyond, Aimée enjoys squeezing in some personal creative time. With a background in advertising, marketing and design, she is proud to stay home raising her boys.

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2 thoughts on “How to Hard-Boil Eggs Perfectly”

  1. In our house I finally figured out the reason I didn’t like hard-boiled eggs, except with worcestershire sauce, was they were over-cooked and dry to my taste. I like a good 9-10 minutes and the yolk is buttery and creamy, just right with no gray on the outside. That’s me though, I know a family who’s little girl won’t eat it if it isn’t dry with gray on the outside. Just thought I’d throw that in so someone could experiment…

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  2. We recently discovered hard-boiled eggs in the pressure cooker…I guess technically they’re not hard-boiled but you know what I mean. They’re perfect practically every time and peel easily!!!

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