In my opinion, this step also helps you avoid the unappealing grey ring around your yolk. This is essential for avoiding those nasty hard boiled eggs that actually taste like chalk. By using an ice bath, you automatically stop the eggs from cooking any further. Using an ice bath is SO important and I think it's the most commonly ignored step. This ensures that your eggs are fully cooked and with not be runny. The next essential step is to leave the eggs in the pot of hot water, covered, for 10-15 minutes. The key is to start with cold water and shut off the burner once water starts boiling. My egg yolks have turned out grey in the instances when I have added the eggs to already boiling water. I have found that starting with your eggs in cold water and bringing them to a boil together creates a better final product. I couldn't tell you the exact science behind why this works, but trust me, it does and it's going to save you a boat load of time and headache. Well I'm happy to tell you that I think I've cracked the code on hard boiling.įor starters, to avoid the shells sticking to your eggs whites and being a pain in the arse to peel, you're going to want to have slightly older eggs.

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