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    Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Modified: Jul 9, 2023 · By Susan

    Lazy Slow Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs

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    Yes, home cooks, you read that right - slow cooker hard-boiled eggs are a thing! Using your cooktop isn't the only way to hard boil eggs!

    close up of sliced up cooked egg

    Even I have to admit that this seems "extra". I love making everything and anything in my slow cooker. However, hard boiling eggs the traditional way is super easy and only takes about 15 minutes of cooking time. So, why would anyone want to drag out the process?

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    • 🥚Why use your slow cooker to hard boil eggs
    • 🍳Cooking instructions
    • Storing eggs
    • 🍴Serving suggestions
    • ❓FAQ's
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥚Why use your slow cooker to hard boil eggs

    Hear me out on this one. There really are several great reasons to make crock pot hard boiled eggs.

    1. No stove - broken stove and/or kitchen remodeling can both leave you without options. Crockpots are handy for tons of recipes in cases like this
    2. Traveling - are you camping? Spending a lot of time on the road? Staying at a hotel for an extended period of time? Crockpots make for great travel companions and hard-boiled eggs are the original healthy on-the-go food.
    3. Kitchen heat - Hot summer days were made for slow cookers. They cook without heating up the room, the way a pot of boiling water can.
    4. Cooking in bulk - Need to make a lot of eggs (think Easter eggs)? This foolproof recipe is an easy way to cook many eggs at a time.
    a crockpot filled with eggs

    🍳Cooking instructions

    Place eggs in your slow cooker. I usually make a dozen eggs. Cover with enough cool water to ensure that all eggs are fully submerged. Place lid on top and cook on high for 2.5 - 3 hours. I know that sounds like a long time. But you don't have to monitor it the entire time like you would a boiling pot of water.

    sliced hard boiled egg on a blac plate

    After cooking time, carefully drain hot water and fill slow cooker with cool water to stop the cooking process. To stop it faster, add ice cubes to a bowl of cold water to make an ice water bath. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from your slow cooker and place them in the bowl of ice water.

    Peel and eat!

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    If you love this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below!

    Storing eggs

    Once cooled, store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week. They can be stored with or without the shell. If you remove the shell, the eggs should be kept in an airtight container with a little water. This water should be changed every day or so.

    Hard-boiled egg whites do not freeze well, but you can freeze the egg yolks if you choose.

    crockpot egg salad in a white bowl topped with some chopped red peppers

    🍴Serving suggestions

    As mentioned, hard-boiled eggs are an easy on-the-go snack. My favorite way to eat them is with a little garlic salt. However, They can also be used in soups, salads, and sandwiches. There is nothing like having a great egg sandwich to go along with your tomato soup or chicken tortilla soup!

    You can also use the eggs from this great egg recipe to make delicious, creamy egg salad.

    Close up of crockpot egg salad on rye bread

    ❓FAQ's

    Why are some eggs so hard to peel

    The fresher your eggs are the harder they will be to peel. Older eggs seem to be much more willing to part ways with their shells while fresh eggs like to hold on tightly!

    Is there anything I can do to make hard-to-peel eggs a little easier?

    Next time you have trouble with your eggs, try peeling them underwater. Placing your egg in a cold cup of water will help separate the egg white from the egg membrane.

    Why do egg yolks sometimes have a green ring around them?

    Sometimes the area right under the white of the egg will appear green. The first time you see this is, it may be a little off-putting. Don't worry, it is still safe to eat.

    There are two different ways to try to avoid this. The first is to make sure not to overcook your eggs. A little less time cooking will solve the issue. The second is to make sure you quickly cool off cooked eggs at the end of cook time.
    The faster you can bring down their internal temperature, the less likely your eggs will develop that green layer. An ice bath is the quickest way to achieve this.

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    📖 Recipe

    close up of sliced up cooked egg

    Lazy Slow Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs

    Slow cooker hard-boiled eggs are the perfect thing when you need to make a ton of eggs at one time. It is a great fill-in cooking method when you don't have access to a cook top.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 63kcal
    Author: The Lazy slow cooker
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    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 12 eggs
    • water

    Instructions

    • add eggs to slow cooker
    • add enough tap water to ensure that all eggs are fully submerged
    • cook on high 2½ - 3 hours
    • carefully drain hot water and cover eggs with cold water to stop the cooking process
    • Peel and enjoy!

    Notes

    Note: 
    • Adding ice to the cold water after cooking will stop the cooking process faster.    
    • Cooked eggs should always be stored in the refrigerator

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. S Hobbs says

      April 11, 2023 at 7:39 am

      Putting cool water in china crock pots will crack them in two.

      The same as putting china crock onto a cold, wet sink. Cooks be warned!

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      • The Lazy Slow Cooker says

        April 11, 2023 at 1:13 pm

        Hi Sarah, Putting cool water into a hot crockpot can cause it to crack. Putting cool water into a cool slow cooker insert (as suggested in this recipe) will not cause any issues. Just as every other recipe that starts with cold ingredients from the refrigerator. If the pot and ingredients heat up slowly together as suggested here, your insert will be fine.
        Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

    2. Valerie Nixon says

      June 07, 2023 at 7:54 am

      Question- could I do this for soft boiled eggs? If so do you know how long to cook them? Thanks

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      • The Lazy Slow Cooker says

        June 08, 2023 at 10:38 am

        Hi Valerie! You most definitely could do this with soft-boiled eggs. The exact timing would depend on your slow cooker and how soft you like your eggs. I would start by trying to cook them for 1 hour and testing one to see how it is. If you try it out, I would love to hear how it goes and what time works for you!
        Thanks for asking!

    3. Beverly says

      July 11, 2023 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Followed the directions as stated and the eggs turned out perfect. Actually, they turned out better than any I have ever boiled. The yolks were moist and wonderful! And peeling them was super easy ❤️

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      • The Lazy Slow Cooker says

        July 11, 2023 at 3:34 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing!!

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