Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs Are Hard To Achieve — Luckily, Trader Joe's Has A $3.99 Solution

There are plenty of tips and tricks to achieve the perfect jammy soft-boiled eggs, but some people still find it tricky to get the timing right. If you're tired of the trial and error it takes to perfect them, all you need is $3.99 and a short visit to Trader Joe's to get yourself a bag of the Chino Valley Ranchers The Jammy Egg. Each pack comes with four large eggs, which can be eaten right away. There's no need to cook or peel the eggshells, but expect each egg to be wrapped in plastic.

The consistency is exactly what you want a jammy egg to be — solid egg whites with a creamy yolk. Taste-wise, they don't seem that different from homemade jammy eggs, so you can add them to your toast, instant ramen, or quinoa bowls. Alternatively, you can try the eggs in our jammy eggs scallion drizzle and crispy garlic recipe; using these eggs will cut down on prep time. But before pulling the trigger and making this Trader Joe's find a kitchen staple, here's what to keep in mind about what might be the easiest jammy eggs ever.

The appeal of the Chino Valley Ranchers The Jammy Egg is that it's already cooked. But if you're someone who likes their runny eggs warm, put it in boiling water for 30 seconds, which should give you enough time to toast your bread, too. If you don't manage to finish the entire pack, just store the leftovers in the fridge. While it's unclear how long the shelf life is, the brand does mention extended shelf life on its website. You can check the back of the package to see the best-by date.

Of course, we can't skip pointing out the obvious: A dollar per egg is quite pricey. Maybe $3.99 is generally affordable, but a dozen shelled eggs cost between approximately $2 and $7. So, folks who don't mind trying to achieve jammy soft-boiled eggs at home might not understand its appeal. However, it's good to have on hand if you're constantly on the go or if you simply don't have enough time to tinker in the kitchen. It's pricey, sure. But it seems like what you're paying for is convenience and a perfectly jammy egg — without the usual guesswork — all in one, albeit expensive, package.