The Basics - Boiled Eggs - Perfectly Jammy to Perfectly Hard Boiled.

 

How to Boil Eggs Perfectly — Every Time

From jammy to hard-boiled, here’s your foolproof guide

Boiled eggs might be simple, but getting them just right — whether you love them perfectly jammy or fully hard-boiled — can feel oddly tricky. Too soft, and it’s a mess. Too hard, and you’re stuck with a chalky yolk and rubbery white. But don’t worry — with a few small tweaks and a bit of timing, you can master the perfect boiled egg every time.

Whether you're prepping for breakfast, salad toppers, packed lunches, or just a cozy snack, this guide will help you nail the exact texture you want.

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🥚 Why Timing Matters When Boiling Eggs

The key to boiling eggs is not just the temperature — it’s timing. From runny to jammy to fully set, even 30 seconds can make a noticeable difference.

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⏱ Boiled Egg Timing Chart

Boil Time	Yolk Texture	Best For
6 minutes	Jammy (slightly runny, creamy yolk)	Toast soldiers, ramen
7 minutes	Just set jammy (thicker, golden center)	Salads, grain bowls
9–10 minutes	Fully cooked but creamy	Sandwiches, prepping ahead
11–12 minutes	Hard-boiled (pale yellow, fully set)	Egg mayo, deviled eggs

⏰ Tip: Start your timer as soon as the eggs go into boiling water.

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🔥 Method: How to Boil Eggs Perfectly

1. Start with room temp eggs.

2. Boil water first.
   Fill a saucepan with enough water to fully submerge your eggs. Bring it to a rolling boil.

3. Gently lower in your eggs.
   Use a spoon or ladle to lower eggs into the water — gently, so they don’t crack.

4. Start your timer immediately.
   Set your timer according to your desired doneness (see chart above).

5. Prepare an ice bath.
   Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.

6. Transfer eggs immediately after boiling.
   Once time is up, scoop out your eggs and plunge them into the ice bath for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking and helps with peeling.

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🧊 Why the Ice Bath Matters

An ice bath halts the cooking instantly, keeping yolks jammy or tender instead of overcooked. It also shrinks the egg from the shell slightly, making them easier to peel without fuss.

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🍽 Peeling Made Easy

• Gently crack the egg all over by tapping it on the counter.

• Roll it under your palm to loosen the shell.

• Start peeling from the wider end — there’s usually an air pocket there that helps.

• Rinse under a bit of cold water to remove shell fragments.

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💡 Tips & Tricks

• Older eggs peel better. Fresh eggs can be more stubborn — use slightly older ones if you’re planning to peel. If using farm fresh eggs very gently tap your eggs on the counter until you hear the sound change this helps the membrane to separate from your egg making it easier to peel, even if its straight from the chicken coop.

• DONT add vinegar or baking soda to the water this will make your eggs taste strange as eggshell is permeable.
  

• Jammy eggs store for up to 3 days; hard-boiled for up to a week. Keep them in the shell until ready to use.