Perfect Hard

Name: Perfect Hard
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Eggs (as many as desired); Cold water; Ice water; Salt and pepper (for serving)

A foolproof method for making perfect hard-boiled eggs every time using Alton Brown's technique. Ideal for weekly meal prep and breakfast routines.

🥗Vegetarian 🥗Gluten-Free 🏷️Hard boiled eggs 🏷️Breakfast 🏷️Meal prep 🏷️Alton brown

Total

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

Eggs (as many as desired)
Cold water
Ice water
Salt and pepper (for serving)

4 Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Place eggs in a pan of cold water, with the water covering the eggs entirely.
2
Bring the water to a full boil.
3
Once the water starts boiling, take the pan off the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 8 minutes.
4
Transfer the eggs to a bowl full of ice water for 5 minutes.
5
Remove the eggs from the ice bath and store in the fridge until you're ready to peel and eat.