Almond Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs are one of the most naturally simple, wholesome foods you can put on the table, and this method turns out a perfectly cooked result every single time. The trick is a full rolling boil at the start, a timed gentle cook, and an immediate plunge into an ice bath — that combination is what keeps the yolk fully set without that chalky gray ring that ruins an otherwise good egg. Peeling is made easy by tapping, rolling, and starting from the wide end where the air pocket gives you a natural head start. With just eggs, ice, salt, and pepper, there are zero hidden additives or processed ingredients to worry about — what you see is exactly what you get. They're endlessly versatile: slice them over a salad, pack them for a high-protein snack, or serve them on a platter with a little flaky salt and cracked black pepper. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just meal-prepping for the week, this is one of those foundational recipes that never gets old.
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6 servings
- 12 large eggs
- ice, for the ice bath
For serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, lower the eggs one at a time into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 11 minutes for fully set yolks with no gray ring.
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