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High Altitude Hard-Boiled Eggs

3 ways to make perfect hard-boiled eggs at high altitude.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword hard boiled eggs, instant pot cooked eggs, high altitude hard boiled eggs
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • water

Instructions

Method 1: Gently Boil and Steam

  • Let the eggs come to room temperature by resting on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the eggs in a single row in a saucepan and cover with enough water for the eggs to be submerged.
  • Place the pot onto the stove and heat over high heat until the water begins to boil.
  • Boil the eggs for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Cover the pot and let the eggs steam for 17 minutes until they are cooked through.
  • Immediately cool the eggs by gently dumping the hot water and pouring cold water into the pot.
  • Crack and peel as soon as the eggs are cool enough to handle (i.e. room temperature)

Method 2: Rolling Boil

  • Bring eggs to room temperature by allowing them to rest on the counter for 15 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Make sure you have enough water to cover the eggs in the pot.
  • Gently lower the eggs into the pot with a spoon, being careful not to drop them for they will crack.
  • Boil the eggs for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let the eggs sit/simmer for 1 minute.
  • Gently pour out the hot water and add cold water to the pot to cool the eggs.
  • Remove the eggs from the pot and peel as soon as they are room temperature

Method 3: Instant Pot Cooked Eggs

  • Place the rack in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the pot.
  • Place the eggs on the rack. Close the lid and set the pressure release to
  • Set the Instant Pot to manual for 5 minutes.
  • Allow for natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then place a towel over the valve to quickly release the remaining pressure and carefully remove the eggs from the pot.
  • Place the eggs in a bowl and run cold water over the eggs to cool.
  • Peel as soon as the eggs are cool enough (i.e. room temperature)