Ingredients:

  • Large Eggs (US XL), chilled
  • Water (enough to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon white vinegar (2.5 ml)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)

Instructions:

  1. Gently place eggs in a single layer in the saucepan.
  2. Cover eggs with cold water, ensuring they are submerged by at least 1 inch. Add vinegar and salt, if using.
  3. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Set the timer according to your desired yolk consistency: 6-14 minutes.
  5. Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.
  6. Gently tap the eggs all over to crack the shell, then peel under cold running water.