Tree Nut Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those back-pocket staples that never go out of style — protein-packed, portable, and satisfying in the simplest way. The method here is precise without being fussy: a full rolling boil, a timed cook, and a proper ice bath that stops the cooking instantly and makes peeling dramatically easier. That 11-minute mark is the sweet spot for a fully set yolk with no rubbery texture and none of that greenish-gray ring that haunts overcooked eggs. The ice bath trick is genuinely worth the extra bowl — it tightens the membrane between the shell and the white, so the shell practically slides off in satisfying chunks. Starting from the wider end where the air pocket sits is a small detail that makes a big difference when you're peeling a whole dozen. A pinch of flaky salt and a crack of black pepper at the end is all you need, though these eggs are equally at home sliced over a salad, tucked into a lunch box, or deviled for a crowd. Two ingredients, one reliable technique, and zero stress about what's in them.
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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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