The Secret to Perfectly Peeled Hard-Boiled Eggs

Eggs (fresh eggs are great, but slightly older eggs peel even easier)

Water

Ice

A large pot

A bowl for the ice bath

Step 1: Boil the Eggs

Place the eggs in a pot: Arrange your eggs in a single layer in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Starting with cold water helps ensure the eggs cook evenly.