Would you like to learn how to prepare hard boiled eggs? You are in the right place! In this post, you’ll learn how easy it is to avoid your egg yolk being that slightly greenish color.
Although I’m sure most of you are familiar with overcooking or overcooking Your eggs are how you get that greenish tinged yolk. The green ring around the yolk is formed when the hydrogen in the egg white combines with the sulfur in the yolk. For those who have no idea that the yolk is supposed to be yellow and not olive green, this post is for you!
This is an easy, foolproof way to make perfect hard-boiled eggs…every time!
Start with fresh eggs. me high maximum I recommend using the freshest eggs available as I believe fresh eggs taste better and are the easiest to peel after cooking. So if you’ve had your eggs for a few weeks, it’s best to get a new container. I personally love Vital Farms eggs (not sponsored), the yolks are so golden, rich and buttery.
Depending on how many eggs you are preparing will determine the size of the pot you need. However, lay many eggs on the bottom in a single layer. The most important thing is to make sure the eggs are in a single layer, DO NOT stack the eggs on top of each other. Stacking could lead to cracks 😉.
Fill the pot with cold water until they are about an inch above the top of the eggs, but still leaving a good amount of space from the top of the pot.
Cover and bring the water to a boil. After boiling, turn off the heat and still leave the pot on the stove. Set a timer for 12 minutes.
Towards the end of the 12 minutes, fill a bowl with ice and cold water.
When the timer sounds, remove each egg with tongs and place them in the ice water bath. This stops the cooking process and also makes it easier to peel the eggs.
Pat dry, then tap the eggs on both ends and around the egg.
Remove and discard the shells, or save for compost, chicken feed, or other uses.
What to do with hard boiled eggs:
Got a lot of hard boiled eggs and wondering what to do? I have you! Here’s a list of delicious recipes that call for hard-boiled eggs.
I like mine cut in half and seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper and chives (if I have some on hand), and sometimes hot sauce.
Enjoy! And if you try this hard boiled egg recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me chirp or instagram!
Yield: 6 eggs
Hard boiled eggs
A foolproof way to make hard boiled eggs with perfect yellow yolks!
- 6 large eggs, more or less depending on
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Place the eggs one at a time in a saucepan and cover with cold water. There should be an inch or two of water above the eggs.You may need a larger pot if you are cooking more eggs.
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Cover with a lid and bring the water to a boil. After cooking, turn off the heat and set the timer for 12 minutes.
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One minute before the timer ends, place a few large handfuls of ice in a bowl and fill with cold water.
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When the time is up, uncover the eggs and use tongs to remove the eggs and place them in the large bowl of ice water. Leave the eggs in the ice bath for 5-8 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
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Crack the egg on both ends and gently tap on all sides before peeling. I like to rinse my eggs (once they’re shelled) under water to make sure all the shell is removed and pat dry before storing or using.
Portion: 1G, Calories: 72kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.4G, Protein: 6G, Fat: 5G, Saturated Fatty Acids: 2G, Polyunsaturated fat: 1G, Monounsaturated fatty acids: 2G, Trans fats: 0.02G, Cholesterol: 186mg, Sodium: 71mg, Potassium: 69mg, Sugar: 0.2G, Vitamin A: 270ie, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
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