Nitrate & Nitrite Free Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those effortless, endlessly useful foods that deserve a permanent spot in your weekly meal prep rotation. The Instant Pot method takes all the guesswork out of the process — no more hovering over a pot of boiling water or ending up with that greenish ring around the yolk. The combination of high-pressure cooking and a quick natural release followed by an ice bath is what gives you that perfectly set white and a creamy, bright yolk every single time. For anyone avoiding processed meats and cured foods loaded with preservatives, eggs are a naturally clean protein source with absolutely nothing to worry about — just eggs, water, and ice. They're endlessly versatile: slice them onto salads, mash them into egg salad, or eat them straight with a pinch of salt. The tip about peeling from the wider end where the air pocket sits is a small detail that makes a genuinely big difference when you're trying to get clean, smooth eggs without tearing the whites apart.
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6 servings
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ice, for the ice bath
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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