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Calculated Shard: 10 (from laksa056)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa010.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/","crawl_time":1775814527,"first_indexed_time":1634929379,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,acouplecooks!www,\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"15750473671223446210","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs – A Couple Cooks","meta_descriptions":["Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to.\nA hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a\nbetter way\n? Introducing\nSteamed Hard Boiled Eggs\n! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method.\nWhy to make steamed hard boiled eggs\nWhy change up the standard method for\nhard boiled eggs\n? Well, there are a few reasons we think\nsteamed hard boiled eggs\nare the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs:\nIt’s faster.\nYou don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket.\nThe eggs are easier to peel.\nThe hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg.\nThey taste better.\nIt’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier.\nHow to steam hard boiled eggs\nThe method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs:\nBoil the water:\nPlace a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil.\nAdd the eggs in steamer basket:\nAdd the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid.\nSteam for 13 minutes:\nSteam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer.\nPlace in an ice bath:\nRemove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy.\nHow to peel eggs\nAfter the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs:\nGently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes.\n The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed.\nKeep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated.\nYou can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer.\nWays to use steamed hard boiled eggs\nThe best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs:\nEgg salad:\nAdd them to\nClassic Egg Salad\nSandwich:\nOpt for an\nEgg Salad Sandwich\nor\nTuna Salad with Egg\nSalads:\nTry classic\nNicoise Salad\nor\nVegetarian Cobb Salad\nDeviled:\nMake a batch of\nEasy Deviled Eggs\n01\n02\n03\nThis steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is…\nVegetarian and gluten-free.\nPrint\n5 Stars\n4 Stars\n3 Stars\n2 Stars\n1 Star\n5\nfrom\n3\nreviews\nSteamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to.\nAuthor:\nSonja Overhiser\nPrep Time:\n0 minutes\nCook Time:\n15 minutes\nTotal Time:\n15 minutes\nYield:\n8\neggs\n1\nx\nCategory:\nEssentials\nMethod:\nSteamed\nCuisine:\nEggs\nDiet:\nVegetarian\n6\nto\n8\neggs\nPlace a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil.\nAdd the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer*).\nRemove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week.\nNotes\n*We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, it fits 6 eggs in a single layer.\nAbout the authors\nAlex & Sonja\nHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#main-content)\n\n[A Couple Cooks](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n  - [All Recipes](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n  - [Dinners](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/everyday-healthy-dinner-recipes\/)\n  - [Drinks](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/drink-recipes\/)\n  - [Recipes by Type](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/recipe-ideas\/)\n  - [Side Dishes & Salads](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/side-dishes-salad-recipes\/)\n    - [All Side Dish & Salad Recipes](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/side-dishes-salad-recipes\/)\n    - [Best Salad Recipes](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/best-salad-recipes\/)\n    - 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This tried and true method will become your go-to.***\n\n![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004.jpg)\n\nA hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a *better way*? Introducing **Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs**! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method.\n\n## Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs\nWhy change up the standard method for [hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs\/)? Well, there are a few reasons we think **steamed hard boiled eggs** are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **It’s faster.** You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket.\n- **The eggs are easier to peel.** The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg.\n- **They taste better.** It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier.\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg)\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg)\n## How to steam hard boiled eggs\nThe method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **Boil the water:** Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil.\n- **Add the eggs in steamer basket:** Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid.\n- **Steam for 13 minutes:** Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer.\n- **Place in an ice bath:** Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy.\n## How to peel eggs\nAfter the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs:\n\n- **Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes.** The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed.\n- **Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated.** You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer.\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg)\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg)\n## Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs\nThe best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **Egg salad:** Add them to [Classic Egg Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad\/)\n- **Sandwich:** Opt for an [Egg Salad Sandwich](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad-sandwich\/) or [Tuna Salad with Egg](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/tuna-salad-with-egg\/)\n- **Salads:** Try classic [Nicoise Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/nicoise-salad\/) or [Vegetarian Cobb Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/vegetarian-cobb-salad-recipe-coconut-bacon\/)\n- **Deviled:** Make a batch of [Easy Deviled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-deviled-eggs\/)\n\n[![Egg salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Egg-Salad-001-368x368.jpg)![Egg salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Egg-Salad-001-368x368.jpg)](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad\/)\n\n01\n### [Classic Egg Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad\/)\n\n[![Easy deviled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Easy-Deviled-Eggs-007-368x368.jpg)![Easy deviled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Easy-Deviled-Eggs-007-368x368.jpg)](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-deviled-eggs\/)\n\n02\n### [How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-deviled-eggs\/)\n\n[![Egg salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Egg-Salad-Sandwich-001-368x368.jpg)![Egg salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Egg-Salad-Sandwich-001-368x368.jpg)](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad-sandwich\/)\n\n03\n### [Ultimate Egg Salad Sandwich](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad-sandwich\/)\n## This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is…\nVegetarian and gluten-free.\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/print\/116143\/)\n\n## Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs\n![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg)\n\n![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg)\n\n[Pin Recipe]()\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/print\/116143\/)\n\n*5 Stars*     *4 Stars*     *3 Stars*     *2 Stars*     *1 Star*\n\n5 from 3 reviews\n\nSteamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to.\n\n- **Author:** [Sonja Overhiser](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/about\/)\n- **Prep Time:** 0 minutes\n- **Cook Time:** 15 minutes\n- **Total Time:** 15 minutes\n- **Yield:** 8 eggs 1x\n- **Category:** Essentials\n- **Method:** Steamed\n- **Cuisine:** Eggs\n- **Diet:** Vegetarian\n\n### Ingredients\nScale\n\n1x\n\n2x\n\n3x\n\n- 6 to 8 eggs\n\n### Instructions\n1. Place a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil.\n2. Add the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer\\*).\n3. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week.\n\n### Notes\n\\*We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, it fits 6 eggs in a single layer.\n\n### Did you love this recipe?\nGet our [free newsletter](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/subscribe\/) with all of our best recipes\\!\n\nvegetarian\n\ngluten free\n\nPublished on September 20, 2021 \/ Last updated on October 25, 2021\n\n### Categorized In:\n- [Cooking Basics](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/essential-recipes\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/category\/recipes\/)\n## About the authors\n![](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bio.jpg)\n\n## Alex & Sonja\nHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. 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I still vent my eggs this way in any steamer\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1777925)\n2. **Ronald V** says:\n   \n   May 26, 2022 at 4:02 am\n   \n   OMG, by far this is the best method to hard boil eggs. I destroyed a metal strainer that had a rip in it. Then I used a aluminum bread pan and cut the sides to reshape and poked a bunch of holes in it. Then set both the reshaped bread pan and strainer on top into the cast iron pot. I brought the water up to a rapid boil then I put the 8 eggs on top of the strainer. I did it for 15 minutes with the lid on top and left it on high, after I already put a bowl of water into the freezer before putting the eggs into the pot. After it beeped I turned off the stove top and moved the pot closer. Then I open the lid and pulled out the bowl of water from the freezer and started plopping the eggs into the bowl. I waited about 6 minutes and they felt not to warm so I started cracking the eggs one by one and peeled them. I tell you what, I only had two eggs that had a little damage from not having the cracked shells in the right spot while peeling. But that was only 2, the rest looked perfect! I made deviled eggs with them and only ate half of one cause it was too thin where the yoke was removed. But other then that, my new preferred way to hard boil eggs. 2:55am 5\/26\/2022 with my deviled eggs next to me :D YUMMY!!! I tried salt and vinegar, baking soda in the water, those didn’t really help much when trying to boil them. Steaming is the way guys and gals\\!  \n    Thanks a bunch Sonja and Alex for this amazing way of boiling eggs via Steaming.  \n    Ron\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1738868)\n   1. **Alex Overhiser** says:\n      \n      May 26, 2022 at 10:49 am\n      \n      So glad it works for you! We agree that it’s the best :)\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1738911)\n3. **lowandslow** says:\n   \n   April 14, 2022 at 11:28 am\n   \n   Start with cold eggs straight from fridge or room temp?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1727146)\n   1. **Alex Overhiser** says:\n      \n      April 14, 2022 at 2:32 pm\n      \n      Straight from the fridge works\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1727163)\n4. **Sonja Overhiser** says:\n   \n   October 20, 2021 at 1:19 pm\n   \n   Let us know if you have any questions\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-1701609)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bio.jpg)\n\n## Alex & Sonja\nHi there! 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This tried and true method will become your go-to.***\n\n![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004.jpg)\n\nA hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a *better way*? Introducing **Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs**! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method.\n\n## Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs\nWhy change up the standard method for [hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs\/)? Well, there are a few reasons we think **steamed hard boiled eggs** are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **It’s faster.** You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket.\n- **The eggs are easier to peel.** The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg.\n- **They taste better.** It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier.\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg)\n\n## How to steam hard boiled eggs\nThe method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **Boil the water:** Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil.\n- **Add the eggs in steamer basket:** Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid.\n- **Steam for 13 minutes:** Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer.\n- **Place in an ice bath:** Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy.\n## How to peel eggs\nAfter the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs:\n\n- **Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes.** The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed.\n- **Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated.** You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer.\n\n![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg)\n\n## Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs\nThe best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs:\n\n- **Egg salad:** Add them to [Classic Egg Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad\/)\n- **Sandwich:** Opt for an [Egg Salad Sandwich](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/egg-salad-sandwich\/) or [Tuna Salad with Egg](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/tuna-salad-with-egg\/)\n- **Salads:** Try classic [Nicoise Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/nicoise-salad\/) or [Vegetarian Cobb Salad](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/vegetarian-cobb-salad-recipe-coconut-bacon\/)\n- **Deviled:** Make a batch of [Easy Deviled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/easy-deviled-eggs\/)\n\n01\n\n02\n\n03\n## This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is…\nVegetarian and gluten-free.\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs\/print\/116143\/)\n\n![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg)\n\n*5 Stars*     *4 Stars*     *3 Stars*     *2 Stars*     *1 Star*\n\n5 from 3 reviews\n\nSteamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to.\n\n- **Author:** [Sonja Overhiser](https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/about\/)\n- **Prep Time:** 0 minutes\n- **Cook Time:** 15 minutes\n- **Total Time:** 15 minutes\n- **Yield:** 8 eggs 1x\n- **Category:** Essentials\n- **Method:** Steamed\n- **Cuisine:** Eggs\n- **Diet:** Vegetarian\n\n- 6 to 8 eggs\n\n1. Place a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil.\n2. Add the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer\\*).\n3. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week.\n\n### Notes\n\\*We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. 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Boilerpipe Text	Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to. A hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a better way ? Introducing Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs ! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method. Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs Why change up the standard method for hard boiled eggs ? Well, there are a few reasons we think steamed hard boiled eggs are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs: It’s faster. You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket. The eggs are easier to peel. The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg. They taste better. It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier. How to steam hard boiled eggs The method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs: Boil the water: Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil. Add the eggs in steamer basket: Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes: Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer. Place in an ice bath: Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy. How to peel eggs After the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs: Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed. Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated. You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer. Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs The best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs: Egg salad: Add them to Classic Egg Salad Sandwich: Opt for an Egg Salad Sandwich or Tuna Salad with Egg Salads: Try classic Nicoise Salad or Vegetarian Cobb Salad Deviled: Make a batch of Easy Deviled Eggs 01 02 03 This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is… Vegetarian and gluten-free. Print 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 3 reviews Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to. Author: Sonja Overhiser Prep Time: 0 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 8 eggs 1 x Category: Essentials Method: Steamed Cuisine: Eggs Diet: Vegetarian 6 to 8 eggs Place a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil. Add the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer). Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week. Notes We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, it fits 6 eggs in a single layer. About the authors Alex & Sonja Hi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).
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This tried and true method will become your go-to.* ![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004.jpg) A hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a better way? Introducing Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method. ## Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs Why change up the standard method for [hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs/)? Well, there are a few reasons we think steamed hard boiled eggs are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs: - It’s faster. You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket. - The eggs are easier to peel. The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg. - They taste better. It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier. ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg) ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg) ## How to steam hard boiled eggs The method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs: - Boil the water: Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil. - Add the eggs in steamer basket: Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid. - Steam for 13 minutes: Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer. - Place in an ice bath: Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy. ## How to peel eggs After the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs: - Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed. - Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated. You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer. ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg) ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg) ## Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs The best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs: - Egg salad: Add them to [Classic Egg Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad/) - Sandwich: Opt for an [Egg Salad Sandwich](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) or [Tuna Salad with Egg](https://www.acouplecooks.com/tuna-salad-with-egg/) - Salads: Try classic [Nicoise Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/nicoise-salad/) or [Vegetarian Cobb Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/vegetarian-cobb-salad-recipe-coconut-bacon/) - Deviled: Make a batch of [Easy Deviled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/easy-deviled-eggs/) [![Egg salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Egg-Salad-001-368x368.jpg)![Egg salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Egg-Salad-001-368x368.jpg)](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad/) 01 ### [Classic Egg Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad/) [![Easy deviled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Easy-Deviled-Eggs-007-368x368.jpg)![Easy deviled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Easy-Deviled-Eggs-007-368x368.jpg)](https://www.acouplecooks.com/easy-deviled-eggs/) 02 ### [How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/easy-deviled-eggs/) [![Egg salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Egg-Salad-Sandwich-001-368x368.jpg)![Egg salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Egg-Salad-Sandwich-001-368x368.jpg)](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) 03 ### [Ultimate Egg Salad Sandwich](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) ## This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is… Vegetarian and gluten-free. [Print](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/print/116143/) ## Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs ![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg) ![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg) [Pin Recipe]() [Print Recipe](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/print/116143/) 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 3 reviews Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to. - Author: [Sonja Overhiser](https://www.acouplecooks.com/about/) - Prep Time: 0 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 15 minutes - Yield: 8 eggs 1x - Category: Essentials - Method: Steamed - Cuisine: Eggs - Diet: Vegetarian ### Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x - 6 to 8 eggs ### Instructions 1. Place a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil. 2. Add the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer\). 3. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week. ### Notes \We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, it fits 6 eggs in a single layer. ### Did you love this recipe? Get our [free newsletter](https://www.acouplecooks.com/subscribe/) with all of our best recipes\! vegetarian gluten free Published on September 20, 2021 / Last updated on October 25, 2021 ### Categorized In: - [Cooking Basics](https://www.acouplecooks.com/category/recipes/essential-recipes/) - [Recipes](https://www.acouplecooks.com/category/recipes/) ## About the authors ![](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bio.jpg) ## Alex & Sonja Hi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!). 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I brought the water up to a rapid boil then I put the 8 eggs on top of the strainer. I did it for 15 minutes with the lid on top and left it on high, after I already put a bowl of water into the freezer before putting the eggs into the pot. After it beeped I turned off the stove top and moved the pot closer. Then I open the lid and pulled out the bowl of water from the freezer and started plopping the eggs into the bowl. I waited about 6 minutes and they felt not to warm so I started cracking the eggs one by one and peeled them. I tell you what, I only had two eggs that had a little damage from not having the cracked shells in the right spot while peeling. But that was only 2, the rest looked perfect! I made deviled eggs with them and only ate half of one cause it was too thin where the yoke was removed. But other then that, my new preferred way to hard boil eggs. 2:55am 5/26/2022 with my deviled eggs next to me :D YUMMY!!! I tried salt and vinegar, baking soda in the water, those didn’t really help much when trying to boil them. Steaming is the way guys and gals\! Thanks a bunch Sonja and Alex for this amazing way of boiling eggs via Steaming. Ron [Reply](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-1738868) 1. Alex Overhiser says: May 26, 2022 at 10:49 am So glad it works for you! We agree that it’s the best :) [Reply](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-1738911) 3. lowandslow says: April 14, 2022 at 11:28 am Start with cold eggs straight from fridge or room temp? [Reply](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-1727146) 1. Alex Overhiser says: April 14, 2022 at 2:32 pm Straight from the fridge works\! [Reply](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-1727163) 4. Sonja Overhiser says: October 20, 2021 at 1:19 pm Let us know if you have any questions\! 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Readable Markdown	*Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to.* ![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004.jpg) A hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a better way? Introducing Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method. ## Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs Why change up the standard method for [hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/perfect-hard-boiled-eggs/)? Well, there are a few reasons we think steamed hard boiled eggs are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs: - It’s faster. You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket. - The eggs are easier to peel. The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg. - They taste better. It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier. ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-009.jpg) ## How to steam hard boiled eggs The method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs: - Boil the water: Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil. - Add the eggs in steamer basket: Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid. - Steam for 13 minutes: Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer. - Place in an ice bath: Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy. ## How to peel eggs After the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs: - Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed. - Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated. You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer. ![Steamed hard boiled eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-008.jpg) ## Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs The best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs: - Egg salad: Add them to [Classic Egg Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad/) - Sandwich: Opt for an [Egg Salad Sandwich](https://www.acouplecooks.com/egg-salad-sandwich/) or [Tuna Salad with Egg](https://www.acouplecooks.com/tuna-salad-with-egg/) - Salads: Try classic [Nicoise Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/nicoise-salad/) or [Vegetarian Cobb Salad](https://www.acouplecooks.com/vegetarian-cobb-salad-recipe-coconut-bacon/) - Deviled: Make a batch of [Easy Deviled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/easy-deviled-eggs/) 01 02 03 ## This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is… Vegetarian and gluten-free. [Print](https://www.acouplecooks.com/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs/print/116143/) ![Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Steamed-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-004-368x368.jpg) 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 3 reviews Steamed hard boiled eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This tried and true method will become your go-to. - Author: [Sonja Overhiser](https://www.acouplecooks.com/about/) - Prep Time: 0 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 15 minutes - Yield: 8 eggs 1x - Category: Essentials - Method: Steamed - Cuisine: Eggs - Diet: Vegetarian - 6 to 8 eggs 1. Place a few inches of water in a pot (to a level just below the steamer basket). Bring it to a boil. 2. Add the steamer basket with eggs, and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer (depending on the number of eggs and size of your steamer\). 3. Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool (about 10 minutes). Peel and enjoy. Store unpeeled eggs refrigerated for up to 1 week. ### Notes \We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, it fits 6 eggs in a single layer. ## About the authors ![](https://www.acouplecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bio.jpg) ## Alex & Sonja Hi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).
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