Peanut Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those endlessly useful kitchen staples — protein-packed, portable, and satisfying in a way that feels almost effortless. The method here is precise and reliable, using a gentle boil and an 11-minute cook time to land you with fully set yolks that are creamy and bright yellow, with no rubbery texture or that dreaded gray ring. The ice bath is the real secret weapon: plunging the eggs straight from the hot water stops the cooking instantly and makes peeling dramatically easier. Starting from the wider end, where the natural air pocket sits, means the shell practically slides off in satisfying large pieces. With just eggs, ice, salt, and pepper, there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess — it's as clean and straightforward as a recipe gets. Keep a batch in the fridge for quick snacks, salads, or meal prep throughout the week.
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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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