Bonus tips for perfect results
: Use slightly less fresh eggs; a very fresh egg is harder to peel. If it’s 5 to 7 days old, it will be ideal for this recipe.
Add a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water: this reduces the risk of cracking if a shell splits during cooking.
Store them in their shells in the refrigerator for up to a week. Once peeled, eat them within 2 to 3 days.
What to do with your hard-boiled eggs?
They’re perfect for enriching a mixed salad, filling a sandwich, or even for a quick appetizer (hooray for deviled eggs!). You can also grate them over avocado toast, chop them into a potato salad, or serve them halved with a dollop of homemade mayonnaise.
The secret? Just the right timing.
No need to overcomplicate things: the key to avoiding the green circle is simply not to overcook your eggs… and to cool them quickly. An easy habit to adopt, for perfectly hard-boiled eggs every time – as pretty as they are delicious.
