🍳 How to Boil Eggs (Easy & Reliable)
🛒 You’ll Need:
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Eggs (as many as you want)
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Water
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Saucepan with lid
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Bowl of ice water (for cooling & easy peeling)
⏱️ Cooking Times (from boiling point):
| Desired Texture | Cook Time |
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| Soft-boiled | 6 minutes |
| Jammy center | 7–8 minutes |
| Fully hard-boiled | 9–12 minutes |
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place eggs in a pot
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Arrange eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
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Cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs).
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Bring to a boil
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Heat over medium-high heat until the water reaches a full rolling boil.
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Turn off the heat
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Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let the eggs sit:
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6 min for soft
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7–8 min for jammy
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9–12 min for hard-boiled
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Ice bath
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Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
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This stops the cooking and makes peeling easier.
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Peel and enjoy
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Tap the shell gently on the counter, roll, and peel under running water if needed.
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🧂 Tips:
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Older eggs peel easier than fresh ones.
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Add a splash of vinegar or baking soda to the water to help with peeling.
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Store hard-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Would you like recipes that use boiled eggs (like deviled eggs or egg salad)?