Jul 31

Jul 31 The Perfect Jammy Egg

Perfect hard boiled eggs with a jammy center in three simple steps.

A little kosher salt and black pepper are a classic seasoning for hard boiled eggs.

It’s not 11 Minutes. That’s how I long I used to boil eggs. Were you supposed to add the eggs to the water and bring it to a boil and then start the timer? Or add them after it was boiling?! I forgot. Regardless, you’re going to get very, very cooked eggs with solid centers that are starting to turn a tinge gray if you cook them that long. So forget that.

The number you need to remember for a jammy egg? 6 1/2 minutes. Vary it based on your preferences, and experiment until you find what works for you, but 6 1/2 minutes is your starting point.

3 Simple Steps to Cook the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg with a Jammy Center

Boil Water. Boil the water in a sauce pan first. When at a rolling boil, turn to medium low. (You want the water hot and boiling but then to cut back the bubbles a bit so the eggs don’t knock into each other and crack.)
Add Eggs & Cook. Using tongs, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Be careful not to drop them or they may crack. Set the timer after the last egg is in! 6 1/2 - 8 minutes for the center to be on the jammy side.
Ice Bath. When time is up, remove from the heat. Dump the water into the sink and run cool tap water over the eggs for a few seconds while you fill a container with ice. Fill the pan with ice, adding more cold water. Allow to soak in the ice bath for 2-5 minutes. Then towel off the eggs and peel immediately.

Peeled eggs can be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for several days.

Enjoy as a standalone snack or with your favorite pairing!