
Hard-boiled eggs sound simple, but getting them right — no green ring, no rubbery whites, easy-to-peel shells — takes a little technique. The pressure cooker method nails all three, using steam and a precise cook time to deliver consistently perfect results every single time. With just eggs and water, this recipe is about as clean as it gets, and there's zero concern about industrial seed oils sneaking in the way they might with packaged convenience foods or restaurant prep. The ice bath step is the real secret weapon here, stopping the cooking instantly and making the shells practically slide off. Whether you're meal-prepping a week's worth of protein-packed snacks, topping a salad, or just craving a simple, satisfying bite, these eggs deliver without any unnecessary additives. Store them unpeeled in the fridge and you've got a ready-to-go whole-food staple all week long.
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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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