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  1. Oct 10, 2024 · Perfect hard-boiled eggs, every time! With firm whites and creamy yolks, this foolproof method ensures your eggs are cooked just right, without the dreaded green ring.

    • Using the wrong pot. Don’t try to cram too many egg in a pot that’s two sizes too small. Not only will the eggs cook unevenly, but there’s more risk of an egg cracking.
    • Starting with boiling water. If you’re about to place uncooked eggs in a pot of boiling water, stop what you’re doing immediately. Making hard-boiled eggs should always begin with cool water.
    • Using eggs that are too fresh. Hard-boiled eggs can be tricky to peel, and this is especially true when they’re made using eggs that are too fresh. As eggs age, two things happen that make them easier to peel.
    • Overcooking them. Have you ever peeled open a hard-boiled egg and noticed that the yolk had a gray-green tint? A slightly sulphur-like odor? A rubbery white?
  2. For a soft-boiled egg, lower the egg into gently boiling water with a slotted spoon. Allow 5 minutes for a runny egg, 6 minutes for jammy, 7 minutes for fudgy and 10 minutes for hard.

  3. Oct 18, 2016 · Add a good pinch of sea salt, and, using a slotted spoon, dip your eggs in and out and then lower them into the water. Cook for the following times, depending on how you like your eggs: 5 minutes for soft boiled, 7½ minutes for semi-firm or 10 minutes for hard-boiled.

  4. When the water is almost boiling, gently stir the egg, and boil it for between 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the softness or hardness of egg you require. Reduce heat slightly to keep water bubbling but not fast boiling and stir the egg once more.

    • Breakfast, Brunch
    • 2 min
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  5. Nov 5, 2022 · How to cook hard-boiled eggs perfectly, according to a chef. 1. Boil your water before you add the eggs. According to chef Gavin Kaysen, a two-time James Beard award-winning chef,...

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  7. Mar 22, 2023 · How to boil eggs – Bring water to a boil first, add eggs, start the timer. 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled (my go-to!), 10 minutes for hard boiled. Peel under water to make life easier.

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