Honey Free Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying, and a perfectly cooked egg finished with a pinch of good salt is hard to beat. The ice bath after simmering is the real secret here — it stops the cooking instantly and makes peeling almost effortless, giving you that clean, tender white every time. Flaky sea salt adds a subtle crunch and a burst of flavor that elevates something humble into a genuinely craveable snack or side. For anyone avoiding sweeteners in their food, this recipe is as clean as it gets — just eggs and salt, nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. Serve them halved on a platter, pack them for lunch, or eat them straight from the bowl while they're still slightly warm.
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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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