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Cold start to ice bath
Cold start to ice bath — step 1 of 3 in Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time. Eggs in single layer, cover with cold water by 1 inch. High heat to rolling boil. Lid on, timer 10 minutes (large eggs).
Free food & cooking tip: Cold start to ice bath (step 1 of 3 from "Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time").
Eggs in single layer, cover with cold water by 1 inch. High heat to rolling boil. Lid on, timer 10 minutes (large eggs).
Transfer immediately to ice water 5 minutes — stops green ring and firms for peel.
You'll need
- Cold start
- 10 min timed
- Ice bath done
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