How To Hard Boil Eggs

An egg contains a complete protein, healthy fats (enhanced if organic, due to the better feed given to organically raised hens), important B vitamins, and even the fat-soluble vitamins A and D that are uncommon in the American diet.

Hard-boiled eggs will keep for two to three weeks in the refrigerator. They are ideal for healthy packed lunches.

Boiling Eggs

• Place eggs into a large, deep saucepan.

• Cover the eggs with cold water, with extra room.

• Bring the water to a slow boil. The boil may be a very slow bubbling; but I have not found a hard, rolling boil to cause any problems with the eggs.

• Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Pour out the water from the saucepan. You may need oven mitts or pot holders.

• Run cold water into the saucepan over the eggs. This stops the cooking process.

• Remove the eggs with tongs to cool in a ceramic dish or similar container.

• Refrigerate when cool.

Serving Suggestions

Diced hard-boiled eggs are a standard on salads.

Seasoning Ideas

Unrefined salt
Black pepper
Kelp
Parsley