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Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs on a kitchen counter with one egg peeled and cut in half with the yolk showing.
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Peel)

Perfect Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs turn out perfectly with this simple method. No grey ring, no cracked shells. Just delicious, smooth eggs every time!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Ice Bath10 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boiled eggs
Servings: 10 eggs
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 10 eggs see notes above about what kind of eggs to use
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • water

Instructions

  • Add eggs in a single layer to the bottom of a large pot. 
    Eggs in a single layer in the bottom of a large pot
  • Fill pot with COLD water until there is about 1" - 2" of water above the eggs. Add salt and baking soda. Bring water to a boil. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to medium and boil for about 1 minute. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
    Eggs in a pot of water with salt
  • Strain water from pot and put eggs in an ice-water bath until the eggs are cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
    Hard Boiled Eggs in a bowl with ice and water
  • Lightly crack the shell of the eggs and peel.
    Peeled Hard Boiled Eggs on a plate with one egg cut in half and sprinkled with salt and pepper

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Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 63mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg