For the easiest-to-peel eggs, learn how to steam eggs.
It seems the debate over the best way to hard-boil eggs is over.
We found that eggs cooked more evenly and the peels slipped off most easily.
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BHG / Jiaqi Zhou
Benefits of Steaming Hard Boiled Eggs
Why steam-cook eggs rather than boil traditionally?
Add a steamer basket.
Bring water to boiling over high heat.
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Cover; do not reduce heat.
Steam for 16 minutes.
Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t let your pan boil dry while the eggs are steaming.
If you run out of water, add more boiling water to the pan.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to cool.
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When cool, crack lightly and remove shell.
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Cover and chill up to 5 days to add to recipes or season with salt and pepper.
Cover; steam 17 minutes.
Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water.
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Cover and chill up to 5 days.
