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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs for Baby Led Weaning

hard boiled eggs cut into quarters for baby led weaning.

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Making protein-rich boiled eggs ahead of time to have on hand for little ones is a great idea. Here is how to make the perfect hard boiled eggs for baby led weaning - and for the whole family - plus how to serve boiled eggs for BLW. 

Ingredients

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  • 4 eggs (or any amount you'd like)
  • water

Instructions

Residual Heat or "No Boil" Method:

  1. Add eggs to a small saucepan with a lid. Add enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1/2 inch.
  2. Bring the pan of water with the eggs to a full boil over high heat.
  3. As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the pan with the lid and set the timer for 10 minutes.
  4. As soon as the timer goes off, carefully drain the eggs and run them under cold water or drop them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.

Traditional Boiling Method:

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a full boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water. Return the water to a simmer.
  3. Set the timer for 8 - 11 minutes. 8 minutes will give you slightly softer, but still fully cooked yolks while 11 minutes will give you firm yolks.
  4. As soon as the timer goes off, carefully drain the eggs and run them under cold water or drop them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.

Notes

  • Boiled eggs with the shell on will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Peeled, they will keep for 2-3 days.
  • For easier peeling, crack the shell on the large round end, since this is where the air pocket is. Peeling under running water may also help for really tricky eggs.
  • For ways to serve hard boiled eggs to BLW babies, see post above.