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Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs — High Pressure, 5 min

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Pressure: High

Cook Time: 5 min

Overview

Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs: High pressure for 5 min, 5 min natural, then ice bath. 5-5-5 method: 5 min cook, 5 min natural release, 5 min ice bath. Peel easily!

Key Details

  • Pressure: High
  • Cook Time: 5 min
  • Release: 5 min natural, then ice bath
  • Doneness by time
  • 5-5-5 method: 5 min cook, 5 min natural release, 5 min ice bath. Peel easily!

Why This Matters

  • Instant Pot/pressure cooker cuts cooking time by 60-70%
  • Set it and forget it — no monitoring needed
  • Tenderizes tough cuts of meat quickly
  • Energy efficient compared to oven cooking

How To

  1. 1Add liquid to inner pot (minimum 1 cup)
  2. 2Seal lid, set to High pressure for 5 min
  3. 35 min natural, then ice bath
  4. 45-5-5 method: 5 min cook, 5 min natural release, 5 min ice bath. Peel easily!
  5. 5Always check internal temperature for meats

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5 min on High pressure. 5 min natural, then ice bath. 5-5-5 method: 5 min cook, 5 min natural release, 5 min ice bath. Peel easily!