To start, bos eggs, we use a large boiling pot. You need enough water in the pot to completely cover the egg. Gently place the eggs in the pot of water. Using a large spoon, slowly drop the eggs into the boiling water. ... Reduce heat to low and cook for 8-14 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice. Peel and enjoy.

Hard-boiled eggs may not get nearly the love that scrambled, fried, or poached eggs do, but they're a versatile workhorse that can add a heavy dose of protein to everything from salads to sandwiches—as long as you do it right.To start, puncture a hole in the round end of each egg with a thumbtack. That's where the air chamber is, and poking a hole in the egg releases pressure inside, so the shell won't craBring water to a very gentle boil, then quickly drop eggs in one at a time. I like to do this with a pasta fork, which, with its upturned sides, is the perfect vehicle for transferring the egg into the water carefully.ck.