Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs (Technique)

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No fail! Never undercook or overcook your eggs again. I came across this method in my search to avoid the ugly green cast that yolks take on when overcooked. Add on a couple minutes to soak time if you use Jumbo eggs.

by DangerBun·published 2005-09-20

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Very Low Carbs

Servings

12 eggs

Total time

2 min

prep 2 min

Calories / serving

72 kcal

Ingredients (2)

serves

12 large eggsegg
1 pinch saltsalt

Instructions (9 steps)

01Put eggs in large pot.
02Cover with water so that there is at least an inch of water above the eggs.
03Add a pinch of salt.
04Turn on heat (med high) and heat, uncovered, to a boil.
05If you have more than a single layer of eggs, you may want to stir them occasionally (gently!) while they heat.
06Once the water comes to a boil, watch your clock and let it boil for 2 minutes.
07Remove pot from the heat and cover with lid.
08Let sit, covered, for 11 minutes.
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