Walnut Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those timeless, endlessly useful staples that belong in every cook's weekly rotation. The method here is precise and reliable — a gentle boil followed by exactly 11 minutes of cook time delivers fully set yolks with no rubbery texture and none of that greenish-gray ring that plagues overcooked eggs. The ice bath is the real secret weapon, stopping the cooking instantly and making the shells dramatically easier to peel. Starting from the wider end where the air pocket sits means the shell practically slides off in satisfying large pieces rather than frustrating little shards. Naturally free from nuts of any kind, this is a clean, whole-food protein you can prep in a single pot with zero label-reading stress. Season simply with salt and pepper and you have something that works as a snack, a salad topper, a lunchbox staple, or the base of a dozen other recipes.
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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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