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It’s time to learn how to boil an egg.

June 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
perfect hard boiled eggs

Think of this message as a Public Service Announcement.

And like any really fantastically helpful PSA, there is always a bit of obvious thrown in along with the common sense message. You know, messages like “don’t play around power lines” or “wash your hands after you visit the restroom,” and there’s also the ones about saving energy and “feed the pig.”

I apologize in advance.

This PSA isn’t mean to condescend.

This message is for your friends and family.  Of course I know you all are masters at boiling an egg.

This how-to is for sharing.

My dad taught me this method and it works perfectly every.single.time.

The yolks will perfectly set and the shells will not hang on for dear life.  That’s right… they peel away easily.

Even with farm-fresh free-range laid eggs.

Step 1.

Place your desired number of eggs in a pot.  No problem if your eggs come straight from the refrigerator.

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Step 2.
Fill pot with enough water to cover eggs.
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Step 3.
Put pot on stove and turn on heat on HIGH until water boils.
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Step 4.
Turn off heat and put on lid.  Remove from heat source.
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Step 5.
Set timer for 15 minutes.  (10 minutes if you like a softer egg.)
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Step 6.
Drain the hot water from the pot and run cold water over the eggs.  Drain.  Do this several times until the egg is not blazing hot to touch and you won’t have to say oooch-aaaach-oooch when you peel it before eating.
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Easy, no?
Please do your part in spreading the message. It will save deviled eggs at potlucks everywhere.
Eat
well, my friends. Eat well.
Lyndi
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