Chicken Free Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
Sometimes the simplest things hit the hardest, and a perfectly cooked egg finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt is proof of that. The method here is precise — a rolling boil, a quick drop to a simmer, and an ice bath that makes peeling almost effortless — so you get that ideal firm white and fully set yolk every single time. With just two ingredients, there's nothing hiding in this recipe, making it a completely clean, protein-packed option that fits naturally into a poultry-free way of eating. Eggs are one of the most satisfying and versatile proteins around, and this preparation lets them shine without any fuss or distraction. Serve them halved with a little extra flaky salt on the side, and they work as a snack, a quick breakfast, or a no-fuss addition to a salad or grain bowl.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch.
- 2
Bring the water to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 11 minutes.
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