How to get the perfect hard boiled egg

The quest for the perfect egg has been a mission of many cooks since chickens started laying eggs. I have found, (with a bit of research and experimentation) what I believe, makes a perfect hard boiled egg. This method gives you nice, firm egg without a smelly, over cooked yolk. This makes a great tasting egg, great for any hard boiled egg recipe. The method I use is easy, but should be followed exactly for best results.

1. Start with cold water and cold eggs
2. Place eggs in pan of cold water and heat to boil
3. Allow water to reach a full rolling boil (for best results let water reach 212 degrees F)
4. Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and cover
5. Allow eggs to sit in hot water for 10 minutes
6. Cool eggs immediately using cold water
7. Continue to cool until eggs are cool to the touch
8. Do not refrigerate
   

Peeling the egg

1. Crack egg at both ends
2. Let eggs sit in cool water for 15 to 20 minutes
3. Run end of egg under cold water and gently squeeze and crack at both ends
4. Carefully roll egg between fingers until egg shell slips off

I hope you will enjoy your hard boiled eggs. I like this method for two reasons, it simply makes great eggs and if you forget about your eggs past ten minutes (for a minute or two) your eggs will still be delicious. You can then use these great eggs to make all your favorite hard boiled egg recipes. Your eggs will be great for deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, add to potato salad or a green salad. Also great just by themselves. I will include in my later posts some fantastic egg recipes.

Till then enjoy your great eggs.

Dana G