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Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs (Perfect Yolks!)

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These easy peel hard boiled eggs have perfectly cooked yolks and shells that come off with minimal effort. Adjust the boiling time to achieve your preferred yolk texture, from soft to firm.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 cups water (or enough to cover the eggs in the pan)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan or pot. Add enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.
  2. Add the vinegar and sea salt, then stir gently.
  3. Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  4. Once boiling, cook according to your desired doneness: 1 minute for very runny soft boiled, 2 minutes for runny soft boiled, 3 minutes for very gooey medium, 4 minutes for gooey medium, 5 minutes for just set medium, 6 minutes for medium-hard, 7 minutes for very creamy hard boiled, 8 minutes for creamy hard boiled, 9 minutes for firm hard boiled, or 10 minutes for very firm hard boiled.
  5. When the timer is almost finished, run the coldest tap water available. Drain the hot water and immediately cool the eggs under the cold running water until the water in the pan is ice cold. Let the eggs sit in the cold water for about 10 minutes until they reach room temperature.
  6. To peel, gently roll each egg on the counter to crack the shell all over, then peel away the shell.
  7. If not serving immediately, store the eggs appropriately and peel when needed.

Notes

  • Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar both work well.
  • Cooling the eggs quickly helps stop the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
  • For best peeling, peel the eggs once they have cooled to room temperature but are not fully chilled.
  • Store unpeeled hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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