For picture-perfect deviled eggs and more!
They were at every party, picnic, and cookout of my childhood.
It was a good trick in theory, but it didnt always work, especially with fresh eggs.
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Sometimes wed end up eating a lot of misshapen mistakes that failed to peel smoothly.
Over the years, Ive tried just about every trick to yield easy-peeling, smooth hard boiled eggs.
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Prepare a lidded pot with a steamer basket and enough water to steamfill to just below the steamer basket.
Cover the pot and return to a boil.
Set a timer for 10 minutes.
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While the eggs are steaming, prepare an ice bath.
For my deviled eggs, 10 minutes gives me the vibrant yellow yolk and smooth whites Im looking for.
This method also works with the steamer function on a rice cooker or made in theInstant Pot.
So if Im steaming more eggs, I like to use my bamboo steamer.
I can get 18 eggs in that onenow thats a party!
Use them for beautiful deviled eggs or an extra rich and lusciousegg salad.
Steaming is also a fabulous choice for makingpickled eggs, which tends to show every nick and divot.
