How To Cook Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

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Instructions

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   Place eggs in a pot.

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   Cover with cold water until the eggs are covered by about 1 inch (2 cm) of water.

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   Bring to a boil, uncovered.

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   Once boiling, take off the heat.

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   Cover and cook for 4-16 minutes, depending on preference (4-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8-10 minutes for medium-boiled, 12-16 minutes for hard-boiled).

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   In the meantime, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, creating an ice bath.

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   Once eggs reach desired cook-time, immediately remove the eggs from pot and place in the ice bath.

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   Allow eggs to cool for 10-15 minutes.

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   To peel, lightly tap the eggs on a flat surface, then gently roll back and forth (taking extra care with soft-boiled eggs).

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    Pull away the loosened shell and peel any remaining pieces.

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    Serve as is or incorporate into your favorite recipe that requires hard-boiled eggs.

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    Enjoy!