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a sliced hard boiled egg seasoned with cracked black pepper and sea salt on a cutting board
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The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: easy, egg, hard boiled, how to

Ingredients

  • 1-4 uncooked eggs
  • water enough to cover the eggs

Instructions

  • Place an egg (1-4 eggs) in a small saucepan. Cover them with just enough water and begin heating the pot on high heat (uncovered).
  • Bring the pot to a rolling boil.
  • As soon as it reaches a constant boil, turn off the heat and cover with a lid.
  • Let the pot cool down for about 8-10 minutes
  • Remove the egg from the pot and place in a bowl of cold water. Roll it around occasionally for 3 minutes (or until cool to the touch).
  • Peel and enjoy!