✅ DO: Use slightly older eggs for hard-boiling. Don’t worry — they’re just as safe and nutritious as fresh ones!
Mistake 2: Starting with Boiling Water
NEVER drop eggs directly into a pot of boiling water — it increases the chance of the shells cracking before they cook properly. Leaked egg whites make for messy, imperfect results.
✅ DO: Start with cool water. Place the eggs in the pot first, then bring the water up to a boil gradually. This ensures even cooking and prevents cracking.
Mistake 3: Using the Wrong Pot
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Choosing a pot that’s too small or too large can cause uneven cooking and more risk of cracking.
✅ DO: Use a pot where the eggs can sit in a single layer with enough room to move around gently during cooking.
Mistake 4: Overcooking the Eggs
Overcooked eggs are dry, crumbly, and often have an unappealing gray-green ring around the yolk. The whites can also become rubbery.
✅ DO:
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water.
Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let the eggs sit:
10 minutes for firm yet creamy yolks
12–15 minutes for very firm yolks
Mistake 5: Skipping the Ice Bath
Eggs keep cooking even after being removed from hot water due to residual heat (carryover cooking). If you skip cooling them down, you risk overcooking.
✅ DO:
Transfer the eggs immediately into an ice bath (a bowl of ice water). This rapidly cools them, stops the cooking process, and helps separate the membrane from the shell — making them much easier to peel.
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