Ingredients:
12 large eggs
1 pinch salt
Directions:
1. Put eggs in large pot.
2. Cover with water so that there is at least an inch of water above the eggs.
3. Add a pinch of salt.
4. Turn on heat (med high) and heat, uncovered, to a boil.
5. If you have more than a single layer of eggs, you may want to stir them occasionally (gently!) while they heat.
6. Once the water comes to a boil, watch your clock and let it boil for 2 minutes.
7. Remove pot from the heat and cover with lid.
8. Let sit, covered, for 11 minutes.
9. Drain and cool eggs for 2 minutes in ice water.
Editor's Note: "Remember LUCKY 13". 2 minutes of boiling, then 11 minutes sitting in covered pot. Then immediate to ice cold water, which shrinks the egg away from its outer peel, making it easier to peel them flawlessly.
No fail! Never undercook or overcook your eggs again. I came across this method in my search to avoid the ugly green cast that yolks take on when overcooked. Add on a couple minutes to soak time if you use Jumbo eggs.
I have always been told to start the eggs in cold water,add few drops vinegar should one crack this seals it, bring to boil, turn off heat, cover and let stand 10-15 mins. Run under cold running water, add ice to water to get the eggs cold as soon as possible, this will ensure fluffy tender yolks, and tender whites, but also eliminates the black ring that occurs around the yolk if you don't cool the eggs. Tap the eggs on the counter top and roll them with the palm of your hand and under running cold water the shells will peel right off. I know this is basic stuff to us old uns, but please remember all the newlyweds, and those new to cooking, these tips make all the difference in the results they get.
