Boil Perfect Eggs Every Time: Lemon Juice is Your Secret Ingredient!

• Adding lemon juice or vinegar to boiling water helps eggs cook evenly, prevents cracking, and makes peeling easier by loosening the membrane.
• If lemon juice or vinegar is unavailable, a teaspoon of salt or a pinch of baking soda can also aid in easier peeling and prevent cracks.
• Always start with eggs in room temperature water before heating to avoid cracking from sudden temperature changes.
• Boiling times vary: 6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8 minutes for medium, and 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
• Immediately transfer boiled eggs to cold or ice water to stop cooking and prevent a greenish yolk ring; peel while still warm for best results.

Why It Matters: Add lemon juice, vinegar, salt, or baking soda to water for perfectly boiled, easy-to-peel eggs.