The Best Hard "Boiled" Eggs Are Actually Steamed

I learned, through an America's Test Kitchen video, that steaming hard boiled eggs is the best method. After trying it out several times I have to agree. I never have any trouble peeling the eggs any more. The shells practically slip off. And the eggs taste great. They are bouncy but not rubbery, and the yolks crumble a little but they aren't dry or powdery.

I just put about an inch of water in the bottom of a sauce pot. (Until it comes up to the bottom of the steamer basket.)

I put the steamer basket in the pot, and fill it with eggs.

Then I place the pan over medium/high heat with the lid on. Once I see steam leaking out from under the lid I set the timer for 10 minutes.

As soon as the timer goes off, I remove the pan from the stove and drain the hot water into the sink. Then I fill the pot, which still contains the eggs, with cold water from the faucet. When the eggs are cool enough to handle I peel them, easy peasy! The eggs are ready for eggs salad or Devilled eggs or a healthy snack. I like to eat my hard boiled eggs cut in half with a little mayonnaise and mustard dipping sauce.

I really like this adjustable steamer basket! I had been looking for one for a long time. I came across this one at a garage sale last year for 25¢. I have used it a lot! It is definitely worth more than a quarter to me. :) I have cooked cubed, butternut squash in just 10 minutes. I have steamed diced potatoes for potato salad. This little steamer basket saves so much water and, because steam is hotter than boiling water, it cooks things much more quickly.