
Hard-boiled eggs sound simple, but getting them right — no green ring, no rubbery whites, shells that actually peel — takes a little technique. The Instant Pot delivers consistent results every single time by using steam pressure rather than a rolling boil, which means gentler, more even cooking throughout. The ice bath immediately after pressure release stops the cooking in its tracks, keeping the yolks bright and creamy. There are exactly three ingredients here: eggs, water, and ice — nothing processed, no sprays, no coatings, nothing that sneaks in unwanted refined oils. That makes this one of the cleanest, most straightforward protein-packed staples you can add to your weekly meal prep. Peel them under a thin stream of running water starting at the wide end and the shells practically fall away. Keep a batch in the fridge and you've got an easy snack, salad topper, or deviled egg base ready to go all week long.
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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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