Description
Learn how to make the perfect hard boiled eggs using two different cooking methods: stovetop and Instant Pot (pressure cooker).
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 – 12 large eggs (straight from the fridge)
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Bring a pot (large enough to hold the eggs in a single layer) of water to a boil. Fill it 3/4 full of water to ensure that there is enough water to fully cover the eggs. Reduce heat to a gentle boil.
- Using a slotted spoon (or tablespoon), gently lower eggs into the water one at a time. Dip them in and out of the water a few times before carefully lowering in.
- Immediately set a timer for 10-12 minutes and maintain a gentle boil as the eggs cook (may need to adjust heat).
- 10 minutes: Just hard boiled with still a touch of softness in the yolk
- 12 minutes: Fully hard boiled with a fully cooked yolk and firm white
- Use a slotted spoon (or tablespoon) to remove eggs and immediately place in an ice water bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Crack eggs all over to peel. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Method
- Place 1 cup of water and the metal trivet (that comes with the Instant Pot) into the inner pot. Gently place the eggs on top of the trivet.
- Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to the “Sealing” position. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button (depending on model) and set to cook for 5 minutes (high pressure).
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure by setting the steam release valve to the “Venting” position.
- Once the pin drops, open the lid and carefully transfer the eggs to an ice water bath (bowl filled with water and lots of ice) for 5 minutes.
- Crack eggs all over to peel. Enjoy!
Notes
- The cook times in this recipe are based on using straight from the fridge, large size eggs.
- I used the 6-Quart Instant Pot Duo for the Instant Pot cooking method. You can also purchase accessories like a steamer basket or stackable egg steamer rack to use instead of the metal trivet. If you are new to the Instant Pot, check out 10 Instant Pot Tips For Beginners.
- Storage: Hard boiled eggs still in their shell can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week. If peeled, place in a container and store in the fridge for 3 days.
- Tips to avoid cracked eggs (in the stovetop method) and easy peel tips can be found in the post.
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