How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs with Baking Soda
This recipe will teach you how to make perfect baking soda Hard Boiled Eggs every single time. We’ll show you our easy fool-proof method that you can use whether you are decorating eggs for Easter or using them to make your favorite deviled eggs or egg salad sandwiches.
Servings: 18 eggs
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 18 large Eggs
- ½ gallon Water
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 8 cups Ice
Instructions
- Place your raw eggs in a large dutch oven or pot and cover them with water by about 1". Add the baking soda.
- Bring the water to a low boil over medium high heat. Once the water has reached a rapid boil, remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid.
- Let the eggs sit for 9-12 minutes, depending on how "done" you want your eggs. (For soft boiled eggs, 4-6 minutes is enough).
- While the eggs cook, prepare a bowl of ice water. After the desired resting time, use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the hot water and place them in the ice water to stop the cooking and cool completely.
- Let the eggs sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes, then remove and place on a towel to dry.
- Crack, peel, decorate, or prepare as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg