
Hard-boiled eggs sound simple enough, but store-bought pre-cooked eggs often contain additives and stabilizers — including carrageenan — that have no business being in a two-ingredient food. Making them yourself with just eggs and water is the cleanest, most straightforward fix imaginable. The pressure cooker method is a genuine revelation: consistent results every single time, with shells that practically slide off thanks to the ice bath finish. That quick natural release followed by a cold plunge is the real secret to yolks that are perfectly set without that grayish ring. Whether you're meal-prepping a dozen for the week or whipping up deviled eggs for a crowd, this technique delivers reliably smooth, beautiful eggs you can feel good about eating. Keep them unpeeled in the fridge and you've got a grab-and-go protein source ready whenever you need it.
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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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