Tip: Add the lemon juice while the eggs are boiling. Full article in the commentary…

Instructions:

1. Place Eggs in Pot
   Arrange your eggs in a single layer in the pot.
2. Add Water and Lemon Juice
   Fill the pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Add 1–2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the water.
3. Bring to a Boil
   Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. Cook to Desired Doneness
   Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer:
   • Soft-boiled: 4–6 minutes
   • Medium-boiled: 7–9 minutes
   • Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes
5. Cool Eggs Immediately
   Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath or run under cold water to stop cooking and make peeling even easier.

💡 Bonus Tips for Perfect Boiled Eggs

• Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling; very fresh eggs tend to stick more.
• Don’t overcrowd the pot — give each egg space to cook evenly.
• If you’re boiling many eggs, add a splash of vinegar in addition to lemon juice for extra shell-softening power.

Final Thoughts

Adding lemon juice while boiling eggs is a simple yet powerful kitchen hack that helps you achieve perfectly cooked eggs with minimal fuss. It improves peelability, reduces cracking, and keeps the whites tender — turning a basic cooking task into a consistently successful one.

Next time you boil eggs, give this lemon juice tip a try and enjoy hassle-free, delicious eggs every time!

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