Chef John's Ideal Hard-Boiled Eggs
Chef John's Ideal Hard-Boiled Eggs deliver tender, set whites and rich, creamy yolks with shells that slip off cleanly. This reliable method highlights the pure flavor of fresh eggs and is great for meal prep, salads, or snacks. Serve them for breakfast, pack in lunches, or slice over grain bowls when you want simple, satisfying protein.
- Prep5 min
- Cook5 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the eggs in a saucepan and add cold water to cover them; set over high heat. When the water begins to simmer and the eggs start moving slightly, turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid right away, and let it sit for 17 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- 2
Drain the hot water and run cold water over the eggs. Drain again, refill with cold water, and let them sit until cool, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Peel the eggs under running water.
- Calories 60.0 kcal Low Source
- Protein 6.0 g Moderate
- Carbs 0.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 175.0 mg High
- Sodium 106.92 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 90.0 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.0 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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