Mohamed Shili This easy and simple recipe for perfectly julia child hard Boiled Eggs is a quick, nutritious meal option. With just a few common ingredients like eggs, water, and salt, you can enjoy creamy, tender eggs every time. Optional vinegar helps prevent cracks, making this method foolproof for busy mornings or meal prepping!
Ingredients Needed
- 6 to 12 large eggs (straight from the fridge)
- Water (enough to cover eggs by 1-2 inches)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (optional, helps prevent egg whites from leaking if cracked)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, helps prevent cracking and makes peeling easier)
How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs
- Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with cold water, covering the eggs by at least 1 inch for 6 eggs or 2 inches for 7-12 eggs.
- Bring to a Boil: Leave the pan uncovered, turn the heat to high, and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Let the Eggs Sit: Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes for fully set yolks or 6 minutes for slightly softer yolks. Eggs can sit up to 15-18 minutes without overcooking. If unsure, remove one egg after 10 minutes, cool it under running water, and check the inside.
- Cool the Eggs: Carefully drain the hot water. Run cold water over the eggs until cool to the touch, or transfer them to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes.
- Peel or Store: To peel, gently crack the shell, roll the egg under your palm, and peel under running water. Store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Peeled eggs should be consumed within 1-2 days.
Recipe Tips
- Use Cold Water: Always start with cold water to ensure even cooking and prevent cracking.
- Don’t Skip the Ice Bath: Cooling eggs quickly stops them from overcooking and makes peeling easier.
- Older Eggs Work Best: Eggs that are a week or two old peel more easily than fresh ones.
- Peel Under Running Water: Running water helps loosen the shell, making peeling smoother.
- Crack and Roll: Gently cracking and rolling the egg on a hard surface makes peeling easier.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover hard boiled eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator. Unpeeled eggs last up to 5 days, while peeled eggs should be eaten within 1-2 days.
- Reheating: Leftover hard boiled eggs are best eaten cold, but if needed, reheat peeled eggs by placing them in warm water for 2-3 minutes. Avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery texture.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 large egg (50 grams)
- Calories: 78
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Potassium: 63 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
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Julia Child Hard Boiled Eggs
Description
This easy and simple recipe for perfectly julia child hard Boiled Eggs is a quick, nutritious meal option. With just a few common ingredients like eggs, water, and salt, you can enjoy creamy, tender eggs every time. Optional vinegar helps prevent cracks, making this method foolproof for busy mornings or meal prepping!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with cold water, covering the eggs by at least 1 inch for 6 eggs or 2 inches for 7-12 eggs.
- Bring to a Boil: Leave the pan uncovered, turn the heat to high, and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Let the Eggs Sit: Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes for fully set yolks or 6 minutes for slightly softer yolks. Eggs can sit up to 15-18 minutes without overcooking. If unsure, remove one egg after 10 minutes, cool it under running water, and check the inside.
- Cool the Eggs: Carefully drain the hot water. Run cold water over the eggs until cool to the touch, or transfer them to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes.
- Peel or Store: To peel, gently crack the shell, roll the egg under your palm, and peel under running water. Store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Peeled eggs should be consumed within 1-2 days.
Notes
- Use Cold Water: Always start with cold water to ensure even cooking and prevent cracking.
- Don’t Skip the Ice Bath: Cooling eggs quickly stops them from overcooking and makes peeling easier.
- Older Eggs Work Best: Eggs that are a week or two old peel more easily than fresh ones.
- Peel Under Running Water: Running water helps loosen the shell, making peeling smoother.
- Crack and Roll: Gently cracking and rolling the egg on a hard surface makes peeling easier.
Julia Child Hard Boiled Eggs
