How to Boil Eggs

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Boiled eggs are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make snack. Whether you want firm, hard-boiled eggs or soft-boiled eggs with warm, runny yolks, a few simple steps will have you enjoying your savory treat in no time.

For tasty hard-boiled eggs, place your eggs in a large saucepan and cover them with 1 inch (2.

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5 cm) of water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 6-15 minutes. Cool your eggs under running water before handling. To make a soft-boiled egg, bring water to a boil, then decrease the heat to a simmer and add the eggs. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes, cool under running water, and enjoy! For tips on peeling and serving your boiled eggs, read on!

1 Place up to 6 eggs in a large saucepan. Take the eggs right out of the refrigerator and set them in the saucepan. Make sure to use a saucepan large and deep enough to hold all your eggs in a single layer (not stacking any on top of the others) with some room for them to move around.^[1]
- Use eggs that have been in your fridge for 1-2 weeks. Older eggs have less moisture and a higher pH, making their shells easier to peel off when you’re ready to eat.^[2]
- You can make more than 6 eggs at a time if your saucepan is large enough, but you’ll need to use more water and wait a little longer for them to boil.
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3 Add vinegar or salt to prevent the eggs from cracking. Add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of vinegar or ¹⁄₂ teaspoon (2.5 mL) salt to keep the eggs from cracking in the pan. Adding salt also makes it easier to peel the eggs when you’re ready to eat!^[4]
4 Bring the pan to a rolling boil on the stove. Place the pan on the stove and heat it on high until the water gets to a rolling boil. You can leave the pan uncovered while you boil.^[5]
- If you see an egg crack while you’re boiling, continue cooking it. Some…