I know you've all been positively drooling for an egg update, so here it is.
After trying virtually every method on this thread and elsewhere, I've found what works for me!
Eggs - Hardboiled
Add enough water to pan to cover 12 eggs
Add a couple splashes vinegar; add 2 tsp salt
Bring to boil at temp 7 (out of 10); takes about 6-7 mins to boil
Using sm strainer or slatted spoon, slowly lower 3-4 eggs at a time into water (eggs straight out of fridge is fine)
Set timer for 10 mins (not changing stove temp)
Remove from heat; put eggs in cool water for ~ 15 mins
Store in fridge
{The key steps for me, after lots of trial and error, were - not to bring to hottest boil at max temp, and lowering eggs a little slower into the boiling water. The vinegar doesn't prevent cracking, but will prevent the egg white from going all over if one does crack a little.}
If possible, use cage-free or cruelty-free eggs
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