Soy Free Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
Eggs are one of those rare foods that are naturally free of soy in any form, making this simple preparation a genuinely stress-free choice when you're navigating labels and ingredient lists. The method here is precise and reliable — a rolling boil followed by a gentle simmer and an ice bath produces whites that are fully set without turning rubbery, and yolks that stay bright and creamy rather than chalky. Just two ingredients stand between you and a satisfying, protein-packed snack or meal component. That finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt does more work than you'd expect, adding a subtle crunch and a burst of flavor that elevates something humble into something you'll actually crave. These are endlessly versatile — slice them over a salad, pack them for lunch, or eat them straight off the cutting board. The ice bath step is worth every second, making peeling clean and easy so you're not fighting with the shell.
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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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