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How To Boil An Egg By Ruth Reichl of Gourmet Cookbook

Guest Chef and Author Ruth Reichl recommends the following method. We followed her instructions in a step-by-step guide on how to boil eggs, from her book Gourmet Cookbook edited by Ruth Reichl.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Ice Bath5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Yield: 6 Eggs
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Pair of Tongs
  • Bowl

Materials

  • 1.5 Inches Cold Water
  • 6 Each Eggs

Instructions

  • Eggs First. Put the eggs into a large heavy pot and cover them with 1 1/2 inches of cold tap water.
  • Turn Up The Heat. Partially cover the pot and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  • The 30 Second Cook. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot completely and cook the eggs for 30 seconds.
  • The 15 Minute Self Cook. Remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water, still covered for 15 minutes.
  • The 5 Minute Ice Bath. Then run the eggs under cold water for about 5 minutes - this stops the cooking and prevents yolk discoloration.
  • The Finished Result - Perfect Boiled Eggs.

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