how many minutes do i have to boil an egg for it to be cooked?

Answer 1

Dont worry about the time, just put the eggs in a pot with water about 1/4" over the top of them, then bring the water to a boil, turn off heat let water cool down, remove eggs, let them cool down completely, then enjoy, hey it works for me!!!

Answer 2

This is the method my Granny used.
Put the eggs in cold water with salt. Bring to boil. After a couple of minutes lift one out with a tablespoon and slowly count to ten. If all the water has evaporated from the top of the egg by the time you get to ten, you have yourself a hard cooked egg with no green; just right for devilled eggs. If not, return it to the pan and boil a little more and retest.

Answer 3

My method isn't by the timer -- I put in 4 eggs at the most into the pot. Fill with water to just cover the eggs. Bring the water to a rolling boil (regardless if you use gas or electric), let boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally so they cook evenly. Turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit there for another 5 minutes. Turn on the cold water on the faucet, rinse 'em and peel 'em at the same time. Voila!

Note: if the rim of the yolk is greenish-greyish -- you've cooked 'em too long -- you've "de-natured" the protein!

Answer 4

Just in case your mother never explained this to you, here are the simple steps involved in boiling an egg.


Steps:
1. Place the egg in a saucepan.

2. Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg.

3. Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low.

5. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

6. Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.
Tips:
Use hard-boiled eggs to make deviled eggs or egg salad sandwiches.


Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before boiling them!

Answer 5

TO BOIL EGGS

It is almost impossible to peel a fresh hen egg. Store-bought eggs that have been refrigerated about a week boil & peel best.
Place a single layer of eggs in a pan & cover with water about 1 inch above the eggs. Cover the pot & bring to a boil, boiling for about 8 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat & let sit 12-15 minutes. Rinse in cool water then tap the eggs slightly to crack the shell in a couple places. Return to cold water & allow to cool. We like to add a couple of ice cubes to make sure the water is real cool. This also tends to reduce or eliminate the green ring around the boiled egg that happens many times. Remove eggs & peel under cold water.

OK...BUT HOW DO I GET THE YOKE TO BE IN THE CENTER OF THE EGG?

Just before you boil the eggs twirl it a couple times in a small bowl. This places the yoke in the center of the egg. Don't break the egg.

HOW ABOUT A SECOND OPINION

Again, real fresh eggs won't peel easy so use eggs that have been in the refrigerator a week or so.
Never cook more than 18 eggs in the same pot, regardless of the pot size.
Bring your eggs to room temperature. Bring your pot of water to a boil & gently add the eggs one at a time. Bring water back to a boil & then reduce heat to a gentle boil. Cook for no more than 11 minutes.
Remove the eggs & replace the water with cold water & even a couple of ice cubes. Carefully crack each egg shell & add to the cold water. Chill well.
You can then either refrigerate the eggs & use later or peel them under running cold water.

SAFETY

Cooked eggs must be refrigerated to prevent bacteria from developing. If you are using boiled eggs for an Easter egg hunt & the eggs are hidden in a way that they are not kept cool, you might bend to safety & not allow them to be eaten.

Answer 6

Once the water that the egg is in is boiling, you can turn it off; the secret is in how long you steam the egg after boiling. Once the water boils, turn off the stove and place a lid over the pot; let it set AT LEAST 10 minutes.

Answer 7

the easiest way is to take room temputure eggs and put them in the pot, next put just enough cold water to cover the eggs, then put on heat with about 1 teaspoon of salt in the water, and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, bring to a boil and then put a lid on them and turn the fire off, let them set for 10 minutes, there perfect every time.

Answer 8

there is no definite time to cook boiled eggs but you will know its cooked of you see craks in the shell.

Some people put just a little bit water in it then let it dry and then wait for some cracks.

Answer 9

i believe 6 minutes is the longest i've ever heard of, and thats called hard boiled anything less is apparently like steak, a personal preference whats one thing for some is another for some others.

Answer 10

10-12 minutes for large