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Pioneer Woman Hard Boiled Eggs

A simple and reliable recipe for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, ideal for snacks, salads, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 large eggs
  • Water enough to cover the eggs
  • Ice for ice water bath

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot with a lid
  • slotted spoon
  • Bowl with ice water
  • Timer

Method
 

  1. Begin by gently placing the eggs in the bottom of a medium-sized pot.
  2. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  3. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a boil.
  4. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, cover the pot with a lid and remove it from the heat.
  5. Set a timer for 12 minutes.
  6. While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl filled with ice and cold water.
  7. Once the timer goes off, carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon.
  8. Let them sit for about 5-10 minutes to cool down.
  9. After cooling, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface and peel them under running water.

Notes

Great for meal prep or a last-minute snack. Serve in salads or as a standalone snack.