The Perfect Hard-boiled Egg Recipe

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The Perfect Hard-boiled Egg
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Directions:

  1. Water should cover the eggs by 1 inch, so use a tall pan, and limit cooking to 2 dozen eggs at a time.
  2. Lay the eggs in the pan and add the amount of cold water specified.
  3. Set over high heat and bring just to the boil; remove from heat, cover the pan, and let sit exactly 17 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice cubes and water. Chill for 2 minutes while bringing the cooking water to the boil again. (This 2 minute chilling shrinks the body of the egg from the shell.)
  5. Transfer the eggs (6 at a time only) to the boiling water, bring to the boil again, and let boil for 10 seconds. (This expands the shell from the egg). Remove eggs, and place back into the ice water. Chilling the eggs promptly after each step prevents that dark line from forming, and if time allows, leave the eggs in the ice water after the last step for 15 to 20 minutes. Chilled eggs are easier to peel, as well.
  6. The peeled eggs will keep perfectly in the refrigerator, submerged in water in an uncovered container, for 2 to 3 days.
  7. The perfect hard boiled egg has a tender white, and a yolk properly set. There is not the faintest darkening of yolk where the white encircles it (a chemical reaction caused by too much heat in the cooking process). Eggs cooked this way can also be peeled neatly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1216.15 Kcal (5092 kJ)
Calories from fat 765.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.05g 131%
Cholesterol 3163.69mg 1055%
Sodium 1207.65mg 50%
Potassium 1173.63mg 25%
Total Carbs 8.5g 3%
Protein 110.56g 221%
Iron 17mg 94%
Calcium 476.3mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143 Kcal (599 kJ)
Calories from fat 90 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 131%
Cholesterol 372mg 1055%
Sodium 142mg 50%
Potassium 138mg 25%
Total Carbs 1g 3%
Protein 13g 221%
Iron 2mg 94%
Calcium 56mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.4
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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