
Hard-boiled eggs sound simple, but getting them right — no green ring around the yolk, easy-to-peel shells, perfectly set whites — can be surprisingly tricky on the stovetop. The pressure cooker method solves all of that in one clean, repeatable process. Just water, eggs, and a few minutes under pressure, and you end up with consistently tender, creamy results 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 gives you a natural entry point. Because the ingredient list is literally just eggs and water, there's zero concern about sneaky additives or sweeteners that can show up in processed or packaged foods. These are as clean and whole as a food can get — great for meal prep, snacking, salads, or deviled eggs all week long. Store them unpeeled in the fridge and you've got a ready-to-go protein source 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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