
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those effortless, endlessly useful foods that fit naturally into a yeast-free lifestyle — no fermentation, no leavening, no hidden additives to second-guess. The pressure cooker method takes all the guesswork out of timing, delivering consistently cooked eggs with yolks that hit exactly the right texture every single time. A quick natural pressure release followed by an ice bath is the real secret here, stopping the cooking process fast and making the shells slide off with almost no effort. Starting your peel at the wider end — where the air pocket sits — is a small tip that makes a surprisingly big difference. Keep a batch in the fridge all week and you've got a ready-to-go protein source for snacks, salads, or a quick breakfast without reaching for anything processed or questionable. Simple, clean, and genuinely satisfying.
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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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