Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 5 Ice Cubes
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Medium Saucepan with Lid
- Medium Bowl
- Tongs
Instructions
- Place eggs on the bottom of a pot and fill with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Place cover on the pot and bring water to a rapid boil over high heat.
- Once the water boils, keep the cover on the pot and remove it from heat. Let eggs sit for 10 minutes, covered, in the water.
- Fill a bowl with ice and water.
- After 10 minutes is up, use tongs and take the eggs out of the pot and place them in the ice water for 10 minutes.
- To peel the eggs, tap around the egg with the back of a spoon; then, as you peel the egg, rinse under cold water to help get all the shells off.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Amount per Serving
Calories
63
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
71
mg
3
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
238
IU
5
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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