Perfectly hard boiled eggs make for perfect, simple protein snack sources. Recently, I have hard boiled eggs handy for snacking during the day — I just peel the egg, salt and pepper it, and eat it. It’s easy, tasty, and satisfying. And I think I have found the perfect boiling method, at least for me. I like my hard boiled eggs with a kind of “medium” yolk — cooked through but not dried out, still a little orange in the center with a creamy, velvety texture. The best cooking method I have found is as follows:
Place the eggs in a pot and fill with cold water, enough water to submerge the eggs. (I like to cook 4 eggs at a time — not really a magic number, rather, so I don’t eat too many all at once, as I love hard boiled eggs!) Bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, cook for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, drain out all the water. Let the eggs cool. Peel, salt and pepper and enjoy! (Or use for egg salad.)
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That’s exactly how I like my eggs! Rich and creamy instead of dry and crumbly:-)
Yes, it’s a fine line, isn’t it? The eggs definitely need to set, but a little too long cooking them, they turn dry and crumbly. Love my hard boiled eggs rich and velvety!