
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying, and a perfectly cooked egg finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt is hard to beat. The method here is precise — a rolling boil followed by a gentle simmer and an ice bath — which means you get that ideal firm white and fully set yolk every single time, no guesswork involved. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, eggs are a fantastic go-to protein that delivers real staying power without any of the worry. There are no hidden ingredients, no marinades, no shared cooking surfaces with problematic proteins — just eggs and salt, exactly as they should be. Serve them halved as a snack, tuck them into a salad, or pack them for lunch knowing exactly what's on your plate. The flaky sea salt on top adds a little crunch and a burst of flavor that makes even the most humble hard-boiled egg feel like something worth sitting down for.
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Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch.
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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