Spring is the season of the hard boiled eggs! Admittedly, it can be a challenge to have your eggs come out just the way you’d like. Have you ever had trouble getting the shell off without destroying the egg? Confused about just how long to cook them? Wonder no more! I am sharing my 5 easy steps to the perfect hard boiled eggs.
5 Steps To The Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Cover your eggs with water & add 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda
This is the secret that no one knows about! The baking soda has a chemical reaction which helps the shell come off easily and smoothly. Who knew right?
Bring to a boil
Cover and remove from heat for 13 minutes
With my thoroughly unscientific testing, I have found 13 minutes to be the perfect amount of time for extra large or jumbo eggs.
Add ice to cover and chill
It is important to allow the eggs to cool so that they are easier to peel. They should feel cold so you may need to add ice twice if it all melts.
Peel and eat
Tap eggs on counter to crack shell. Eggs will be easy to peel and smooth of shells. I like to peel them under running water.
Follow the above steps and you will have the perfect hard boiled eggs! Eggs are one of my favorite protein sources and afternoon snacks. I frequently fill them with all kinds of flavored hummus. Check out my hummus ideas here.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy hard boiled eggs? Plain or do you stuff them?
5 steps To The Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs-Healthy Snacks Made Easy
5 steps to the perfect hard boiled eggs
Materials
- one dozen eggs
- baking soda
- ice cubes
- cold water
Instructions
- add eggs to large stock pot
- cover with water
- add 1-2 tsp of baking soda
- bring to a boil
- cover and remove from heat for exactly 13 min
- drain water
- add ice
- allow to cool completely
- simply peel and enjoy
Notes
make the perfect hard boil eggs step by step
Thanks for the tips! You’re right, I had no idea about the baking soda and also the ice.
It works amazingly!
I love hard boiled eggs. Another tip I was told is that older eggs peel better than fresh? Perhaps that is an old wives tale!
I read something about that but the sound of old eggs does not appeal to me! LOL
I have never heard about the baking soda trick- I will have to give it a try!!!
It works!
I have never heard of adding baking soda. Great tip. Also I use a spoon to peel the shell. That helps.
Wow I didn’t realize it was that easy! I have definitely struggled with hard boiled eggs so I’ll have to give this a try. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Super easy yes and you too!
I didn’t know the baking soda tip! I’m going to have to try it out!
it really works enjoy!
I had never heard of the baking soda tip! That’s good to know because I like boiled eggs but hate the peeling process.
Yes the baking soda followed the ice is key!
Baking soda? I will be trying that next time I hard boil eggs.
I just love eggs!
It really works followed by the ice
what? I did not know about the baking soda! Best tip today so far! I am a huge egg salad fan- love it, love it! TGIF!
great hope it works for you!
Love this! I make hard boiled eggs each week for my husband and myself. I am always trying to figure out the perfect formula. I hadn’t tried ice yet. I usually run cold water. But in order to conserve water, the ice is a fantastic idea. Thanks for the new tips!
Yes the baking soda followed by the ice is key! good luck
Just found this, and perfect!! Hard boiled eggs are such a great grab and go food. Plus, they are so nutritious they make the athlete’s life better. I’ve never tried making them this way, though! Definitely going to give it a shot! Thank you for sharing!
Great so glad you stopped by and hope it works for you. I agree eggs are a great source of protein I am really into them right now.
I love hard-boiled eggs! I’ve never thought to add baking soda. Will definitely need to try it! Thanks for the tutorial!
It works great and make sure to do the ice too!
I like mine split in half with salt and pepper. Such a great food to have in the fridge!
Yes very easy and healthy!
I basically boil eggs the same way as you but I’ve never heard of the baking soda thing!! I’m totally doing that for our Easter eggs today!
Yes baking soda and ice! You will be surprised
Need to try this. I rarely make hard boiled eggs because my shells NEVER come off!
Exactly! You will be amazed
I love hardboiled eggs. I want to learn to make them in my coffee maker 😀 but ech to the yolks!
I don’t eat the yellow part either! Good luck making them in the coffee pot. Would that make your coffee smell? Just sayin
I am a huge hard boiled egg fan with just some salt and pepper. My kids LOVE deviled eggs. Not sure that is normal for kids but a great way to get some good clean protein into them!
Great protein source indeed! I have some creative ways to eat them too on Monday
Thank you for these excellent tips. I love boiled eggs but many times I have hard time peeling them. So I will take your “add ice twice” advice. Keep it up with great work!
Zaria
I’m not a fan of eggs but my husband had me buy him one of those egg cookers. Now I don’t have to worry about boiling them and he can cook his own.
Interesting I have not seen those
This is the one we got http://amzn.to/1SlujMd
Thanks I will check it out!
I never knew that baking soda trick! I have to try it!
Baking soda followed by ice works like a charm
I always forget to add baking soda! Great tip-just in time for Easter eggs!
Yes baking soda followed by ice will work wonders!
Baking soda… huh! Interesting tip. I crack the shell then roll it around the counter under my palm and that helps to make the shell pull off easily.
Yup the baking soda followed by the ice is key
Another tip that no one seems to know about is to use older eggs. If I know that I’m going to need hard boiled eggs for cooking (deviled eggs), I buy my eggs in advance to they are nearing the expiration date when I use them. The thin membrane in the egg thickens as they age, and that makes a huge difference in how easily the shell comes off!
I have heard that as well but something about the sound of old eggs does not sound appetizing 🙂
The eggs aren’t old. I use them before the expiration date. I just make sure I don’t buy eggs today, and boil them tomorrow. You do have to plan ahead, though.
Ah ok lol ????
Baking soda! Wow, I’ve never heard that tip. I’ll have to try it out 🙂 I love boiling a bunch of eggs as part of weeks meal prep, so I can just grab and go when I need a hit of protein.
Yup exactly!
I have chickens so I have fresh eggs all the time and I had no idea about using baking soda! Learn something new every day! Thanks Deborah, hope you have a great weekend!
It really works and the ice is key too! Have a nice weekend yourself 🙂
Hard boiled eggs are the ONE thing I trust myself not to mess up haha but it still needs some perfecting
Ha ha hope this tip helps too!
Never heard of the baking soda thing…. hmm going to try it!
It works!
i had no idea about baking soda…thanks for sharing this trick.
Your welcome! Happy egg making
I’m not much of a hard-boiled egg fan, unless we’re talking lettuce salads. Then, I’m all over them LOL
I’ve never made lettuce salads I don’t think !
So I tried this a while back in my old school black Caphalon pot . . . and it took the finish right off 🙁 I was so mad, I don’t remember if the eggs turned out or not
Oh really?! That’s odd I used a stainless steel pot
I like to mix the yolks with a little greek yogurt & dijon mustard for a sort-of deviled egg — when it’s warmer! 30s in the morning still means it’s not time for that yet.
I didn’t know about the baking soda. My biggest problem is the yolks always get that greenish tint — usually I just buy hard boiled eggs at the store.
I think the baking soda helps with that too and the ice. Let me know!
I’ve played with the timing of making HB eggs but never knew to try baking soda. Thanks Deborah.
I hope it helps!
Adding Baking Soda to the water is such a great tip!
Thanks!!
I’ve also heard adding vinegar to the water can help the peels come off the eggs. Peeling hard boiled eggs is my nemesis.
It can be really hard to peel them sometimes and I find this method really helps. I hate when they get all bumpy. I have not tried the vinegar tip
I didn’t know about the baking soda and ice. I need to try these tips next time 🙂
They really do work!
I had not heard of adding baking soda! I have gotten hooked on the EB pre-cooked eggs. They are so perfect ….
They are but now you can make your own!
Thanks Deborah. I’m going to try this. I currently bake my eggs at 350 for 25 minutes in a cupcake pan. This works well
I have not tried baking them but I hope this works for you too! Happy hard boiled eggs 🙂
I am going to admit… I’ve never thought about using ice to cool them down. Usually I just stare at them extremely unpatiently! We have a lot of eggs from this weekend, thanks for the tips!
the eggs really do well with the baking soda and ice combo hope it helps. Check out my recipe today for some ideas on what to do with all of your eggs
Ahh I’ve never tried the baking soda technique! Awesome, Deborah 🙂
OH it really works!
Brilliant! I’ve done all the steps except the baking soda and now I know why I still have egg peeling issues! Will definitely try this!
The baking soda is the magic ingredient
Thank you for this! I usually overcook or undercook my eggs! My favorite way to eat hard boiled eggs is in egg salad with avocado.
I started eating them as an egg salad w avocado last year delicious! Hope my tips help
What a great simple way to cook the eggs! I don’t make hard boiled eggs enough! Love that recipe too.
Thanks they are a great healthy snack
Baking soda!!!!! Genius!
I make a lot of eggs for Passover. One of my first years hosting, I totally botched the eggs. I didn’t boil long enough, I didn’t soak in an ice bath, and the shells stuck to the eggs. It was a hot mess. Now I boil for what seems like hours and toss them in an ice bath and it’s much better. But baking soda may just be a life saver!
Oh you have to try it for Passover this year and let me know how it goes
I LOVE hard boiled eggs. I add a splash of white wine vinegar to my water but I’ll have to try the baking soda!
OH I have not tried that yet thanks for the tip as well
I always find boiled eggs funny, they seem so simple yet there are 100 perfect ways to do them. I’ve never done the baking soda though.
Yes there are!
Baking soda – where have you been all my life! I’ve got the yoke cooking down so my eggs are perfect, but those damn shells! I’m absolutely trying it tonight! I loved hard boiled eggs!
I hope it does the trick for you!
These are awesome tips! I never knew about the baking soda. I swear I learn something new every day!
It’s the secret trick 🙂
Baking Soda? It’s so aggravating when the shells don’t come off. Thank you for this wonderful trick!
Your welcome! Enjoy 🙂
Perfect timing! I need this for Easter 🙂
Fabulous hope it works well for you
Crazy I have never added baking soda to my eggs, I’ll have to try it! I know that fresh eggs are harder to peel then slightly older ones.
that’s what I hear too!
Sliced up on Avo toast of mashed up in a egg/ healthy tuna salad 🙂
That sounds great too!
Definitely never heard of baking soda!!! That’s awesome. I always struggle with letting the water get really BOILING. But love hard boiled eggs. I will eat them right out of the fridge for a quick snack. 🙂
Yup they are great for a quick snack thanks for stopping by
I’ve never used baking soda. Although I haven’t made hard boiled eggs in awhile. I may do it for the girls to paint eggs this Easter. And will try the baking soda and unscientific 13min of boiling trick! 😆
hope it works well for you all!
Girl, I so needed this. We have our own chickens and fresh eggs peel the worst!
Let me know if it works for you!
I love hard boiled eggs! Never ever heard of using baking soda, though. I’ll give this a try with my next batch of them 🙂
fabulous good luck with it!
Oh, I have not tried baking soda. A few weeks ago I forgot to buy my usual package of pre-cooked EB eggs and was at a loss until I remember I could make my own — even without our stove. I have an old egg cooker that works with steam.
That works too!
I don’t eat hard boiled eggs much on their own, but I LOVE them in lettuce salads. They’re probably my favorite salad “topper!” I’ve never heard of boiling them with baking soda…gonna try that next time!
Trust me it works! I love to slice them onto salads as well
Awesome! My eggs never turn out the same and many times I’ve ripped them to shreds. Cool trick with the baking soda. Will need to try that.
It works!
Never knew about the baking soda, good to know!
I actually like them still warm! so are they still easier to peel if I don’t do the ice thing? (plus, my freezer is already full and no room to make ice! haha!). I have an addiction to soft and hard-boiled eggs… I eat them almost every day… eek!
I do not know if it works as well if they are still warm let me know if you try
can i confess that i do not like hard boiled eggs? i dont know what it is but i just cant do it.
That ok not everyone enjoys them 🙂
Whaaat?! I had no idea that adding baking soda helped!
It really does trust me!
These are all great tips and perfect timing! I pinned this for making Easter Eggs 🙂
Have fun decorating your eggs
I did not know about the baking soda!! I’m about to go try that right now! Love me some boiled eggs!!
Hope it goes well for you!
I just buy ’em.
I like them plain, I like them stuffed — often just mix yolks with a little greek yogurt & sprinkle with paprika.
It’s still a bit chilly for them right now.
It is easier to buy them I guess but I wonder when they were actually made and what keeps them fresh.
Love this! I’ve never tried it with baking soda!
It really works
Awesome tips! I always put my eggs in an ice bath, but I never knew about the baking soda! I will have to try that soon 🙂
Definitely works!
Great tips! I always use baking soda when I boil my eggs for the reason you listed. Also using “old” eggs helps too. Ones that have been in the fridge for a week or two.
I have heard that about using “old eggs” but that just sounds weird
My colleague was just telling me about his perfect egg boiling.
He boils 36 eggs every Sunday!!!!
Wow that is a lot of eggs!!!
I have been using baking soda in my hard boiled eggs lately and it really makes them easier to peel!
It sure does!
I love the idea of stuffing them with hummus! Clever! I didn’t know about the baking soda- great tip!
The baking soda really works!
How have I never heard of peeling under running water?!?! I love that idea.
It really works hope you try it