
When you want a protein-packed snack or a reliable meal-prep staple, it's hard to beat a perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg. The beauty here is that the ingredient list is about as clean as it gets — just eggs and water, nothing else. No dyes, no additives, no mystery flavorings that sneak into so many packaged convenience foods. The pressure cooker method takes the guesswork out of timing, delivering consistently set whites and creamy yolks every single time. The ice bath step is key — it stops the cooking instantly and makes peeling almost effortless, especially when you start at the wider end where the air pocket naturally loosens the shell. A batch of twelve means you're stocked for the whole week, ready to slice onto salads, mash into egg salad, or just grab and go with a pinch of salt. Simple, wholesome, and completely in your control from start to finish.
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Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Place a steamer basket or trivet inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the basket.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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