Apple Cider Vinegar Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe

Making a hard-boiled egg seems easy, but we’ve ended up with enough cracked, hard-to-peel, or gooey-in-the-middle eggs to know otherwise. Now, we use this foolproof method every time! Any type of vinegar works, but we went with Thrive Market Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. This amazing fermented liquid contains gut-friendly bacteria [1] and is believed to support healthy digestion and detoxification—and it’s a pretty crucial component to any salad dressing recipe—so we always make sure to keep a bottle or two in the pantry [2]! So, let’s make vinegar hard boiled eggs!

Making hard boiled eggs with vinegar is a simple process that can yield perfect results every time. To boil eggs with vinegar, start by placing your eggs in a pot and adding enough water to cover them. How much vinegar to boil eggs is needed? Add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water. The vinegar helps to keep the egg whites from leaking out if the shells crack while cooking. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for about 9-12 minutes. After they’re done, drain the hot water and replace it with cold water to stop the cooking process. The result is perfectly boiled eggs with easy-to-peel shells!

Benefits of vinegar hard-boiled eggs

Boiling eggs with vinegar instead of just water has several benefits. The acetic acid in vinegar attacks the calcium in the eggshells, breaking them down as they boil [3]. This results in eggs that have thinner and more brittle shells, making them easier to peel. Additionally, if you decide to make boiled eggs with vinegar, it helps to prevent the egg whites from spilling out if the shells crack while cooking. 

However, it’s important to note that too much vinegar can affect the flavor of the eggs because the eggshell is porous and will absorb the flavor of vinegar in the water. Therefore, adding one tablespoon or 15 ml of vinegar for every quart of water in the pot is recommended. So, vinegar for hard boiled eggs can save you time and effort when peeling and also help you get more out of your protein-rich snack!

Hard-Boiled Eggs With Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe

Yield: 6 eggs
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup Thrive Market Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
6 eggs
Ice
Cold water

Instructions

Step 1: Fill a pot with water

Fill a sauce pot about ⅔-full with water. Add vinegar and eggs. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water begins to boil, place lid on pot and turn off heat. 

Step 2: Cook for 11 minutes

Keep eggs in the covered pot for 11 minutes. While eggs cook in the hot water, make an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water. 

Step 3: Cool eggs and peel

Transfer eggs to the water bath; leave them until cool enough to handle. To peel, tap eggshell on all sides, using a hard surface. Peel over water bath, dipping in water, if needed.

Recipe by: Angela Gaines
Photo credit: Paul Delmont