Timing

For runny hard-boiled eggs, boil for six minutes. Cooking for eight minutes results in soft-boiled eggs, while boiling for ten minutes achieves the ideal texture.

Alternatively, allow the water to come to a boil before dropping the eggs in, and then turn off the stove, permitting the residual boil to cook the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes.

Oil

The porous nature of eggshells enables an easy-peel hard-boiled egg hack using a mixture of water and vegetable oil; this creates a thin layer between the shell and egg whites.

This mixture makes peeling eggs easier because the oil doesn't allow the shell to stick to the whites. If the shell can’t stick to the egg whites, the egg whites won’t tear.

Crock Pot

Use a crock pot to cook eggs, especially if you’re camping and have limited resources. It takes about two to three hours to hard-boil a dozen eggs in the highest setting.

On the slow cooker’s low setting, it may require up to five hours. Just ensure the eggs are submerged in water with an additional inch or two of water over them, then cook.

Steam Basket

Steaming eggs uses the same setup as steaming vegetables in a steam basket. Start by filling a pot with water and placing the steam basket inside.

Once the water starts boiling, turn off the heat and add the eggs to the basket. Then, fire up the stove to medium heat and steam the eggs for about six to 15 minutes.

For hard-boiled eggs, using older eggs makes peeling easier, as the moisture within the egg whites gradually evaporates, aiding its escape through the shell's pores.