
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those kitchen staples that seem simple but can go sideways fast — rubbery whites, greenish yolks, shells that cling for dear life. This Instant Pot method takes the guesswork out of the whole process and delivers consistently perfect results every single time. With just eggs, water, and ice, you know exactly what's going into your food — no additives, no flavor enhancers, nothing hiding in the ingredient list. That matters more than people realize, since even some pre-cooked or packaged egg products can sneak in preservatives or natural and artificial flavoring agents. The pressure-cook-plus-ice-bath combo is the real secret here: it sets the whites without overcooking the yolk and makes peeling almost effortless. A dozen eggs ready at once means you're set for meal prep, quick snacks, deviled eggs, or slicing over a salad all week long. Clean, whole, and completely straightforward — this is exactly the kind of recipe worth keeping on repeat.
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Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet or steamer basket inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the trivet — they can touch but should not be stacked.
Lock the lid and set the pressure-release valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes. While the eggs cook, fill a large bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice.
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