Black Pepper Free Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt

Hard-boiled eggs are one of those timeless, satisfying bites that never go out of style, and this version keeps things beautifully simple. For anyone avoiding black pepper — whether due to sensitivity, intolerance, or a strict elimination protocol — even something as humble as a seasoned egg can feel like a minefield at restaurants or with pre-packaged snacks. Here, the only seasoning is a pinch of flaky sea salt, which brings out the rich, creamy yolk without any hidden spice blends to worry about. The technique is straightforward: a rolling boil followed by a gentle simmer and an ice bath that makes peeling genuinely easy. That ice bath step is the real secret to a clean peel and a perfectly set yolk that isn't chalky or overcooked. Serve them halved as a protein-packed snack, a quick breakfast, or a clean addition to a salad where you control every ingredient on the plate.

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