Ken's Perfect Hard Boiled Egg (And I Mean Perfect)

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The perfect hard-boiled egg recipe: Couldn't sleep one night so I researched several ways to hard boil eggs and developed this process. While you do not taste the vinegar or salt, they both pull the skin from the eggshell so it peels easily without tearing or sticking. Family members call them "Ken's Eggs."

Recipe by Ken
Updated on December 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar

  • 6 cups water

  • 8 large eggs

Directions

  1. Combine salt, vinegar, and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs one at a time, being careful not to crack them. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil, and cook for 14 minutes.

  2. Once the eggs have cooked, remove them from the hot water, and place into a container of ice water or cold, running water. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

    overhead angle looking down at a few hard boiled eggs cut in half and a few still full
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
5g Fat
0g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 947mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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