Day 14 of 30 Whole Days of Whole30: How to Soft and Hard Boil Eggs

Hi everyone! 

A non-cooking friend confided in me the other day that she didn't know how to hard boil an egg, and it got me thinking...maybe other people don't know as well.  So here's a quick tutorial on hard boiling and soft boiling eggs.

Soft Boiled Eggs 

• Eggs, water

Instructions:

• Place eggs in pan and fill with enough cold water to just cover the eggs. 
• Bring water to a boil and as soon as it boils, reduce to a gentle simmer over low heat. 
• Cook based on how much you want the yolk cooked - 2 minutes is runny, 3 minutes is starting to harden, 4 minutes is just under hard boiled.

Hard Boiled Eggs  

• 1 tablespoon salt 
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar  
• 6 cups water  
• 8 eggs

 

Instructions: 

• Combine the salt, vinegar, and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the eggs one at a time, being careful not to crack them. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil, and cook for 14 minutes.