The answer depends on how you like your yolks — soft, medium, or hard. Here’s a simple guide for boiling large eggs:
Soft-boiled eggs (slightly runny yolk): 6–7 minutes
Medium-boiled eggs (jammy yolk): 8–9 minutes
Hard-boiled eggs (fully cooked yolk): 10–12 minutes
Start with eggs in a saucepan filled with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat (or reduce to a gentle simmer), cover the pot, and start timing.
🟢 What Causes the Green Ring Around the Yolk?
That greenish-gray ring is caused by a chemical reaction between sulfur and iron in the egg. When eggs are cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, sulfur in the egg white reacts with iron in the yolk, forming ferrous sulfide, which appears green.
It’s completely harmless and doesn’t affect the flavor much, but it can be visually unappealing — especially if you’re preparing deviled eggs or salads.
❄️ How to Prevent the Green Ring
Don’t overcook the eggs
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