Latex Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs are one of the most naturally safe proteins out there, and this classic preparation keeps things beautifully simple — just eggs, an ice bath, and a little salt and pepper to finish. The method here is precise and reliable: a full rolling boil, exactly 11 minutes of gentle cooking, and a quick plunge into ice water to stop the process and make peeling a breeze. That ice bath isn't just a chef trick — it's what gives you a clean, bright yolk with no rubbery texture and no gray ring around the edge. Peeling from the wider end where the air pocket sits is a small tip that makes a genuinely satisfying difference, with the shell coming away in big, clean pieces. Whether you're slicing them over a salad, packing them for a snack, or seasoning them simply at the table, these eggs deliver every time. It's the kind of foundational recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly routine.
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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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