how long do you boil hard boiled eggs? please hurry they are boiling now!!?

Answer 1

15 mins

Answer 2

Q: Why do shells stick to hard-boiled eggs? How can I peel them easily?

A: We've seen a lot of questions recently about hard-boiled eggs. For some, the problem is the shells sticking, others want to know how to prevent that "green halo" from forming around the yolk. Fear not, if you cook your hard-boiled eggs properly the yolks will be a beautiful yellow and the shells will slip right off.

First, let's address the issue of eggs sticking to shells. To prevent this, use eggs that are a week to 10 days old. Older eggs have a different pH from new eggs, which researchers say affects peeling. We also find that cooling eggs immediately after cooking in an ice bath makes them easier to peel.

But really, what good is an easy-to-peel egg if it is going to have that ugly green center? The green is made by the iron in the yolk combining with the sulfur in the white. Heat is a big foe of this chemical reaction. The longer you cook eggs, the more likely you are to end up with that green ring. The trick is to cook eggs just until the yolk is set without overcooking them. Removing the eggs from the hot water to an ice bath immediately after cooking will also help prevent the green from forming.

The best way to make easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs with pure yellow centers is to place the eggs in a pot of cold water and add a teaspoon of salt. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and remove from heat and let sit for 13 minutes. Drain the eggs and immediately place in an ice bath until completely cooled. Drain and enjoy your perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.

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Answer 3

The real way to boil an egg hard is this way. Bring the water to a boil first. Then put the eggs in the water and then time them. If you want soft boiled then go for 5 minutes. You can take one out and test it. If its soft to your liking then turn the water off and go from there. For hard boiled do the same but leave the eggs on 6 minutes. anything beyond 6 minuted is overkill. Hope this helps.
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Answer 4

Boil it for 10 minutes

Answer 5

depending on if you like soft boiled or hard boiled. I'd say 3-5 mins counting after the water has started to boil--that's important.. You don't want to break the shell before it's cooked tho--ever heard of salmonella. Do you know how to test the egg to see if it's cooked. Spin it. Cool it first, of course. But a cooked egg will spin like a top--an uncooked egg will fall over.

Answer 6

Cover and remove from heat now. Let stand for 15 minutes then cool under cold water to stop the cooking process. You should have perfectly hard boiled eggs. When you cut them open and you notice a grey tinge on the yolk they were overcooked. Not to worry they are safe but can give a grey hue to your egg salad.

Answer 7

hard boiled eggs. from heat to pull ia 9 minutes and cooled for 7

Answer 8

15 minutes, boiling

Answer 9

I boil my eggs for 30 minutes to make sure that they are cooked.

Answer 10

I do it 15

Answer 11

they are done at 4 minutes.. that's 4 minutes boiling time people say 3 minutes but 4 is better so they are defiantly done. and then put them in cold water to stop the after cooking process or they will get a dingy gray color to them