give me a garunteed method to cook no-stick hard boiled eggs
ChatGPT said:
Here's a guaranteed, no-bullshit method to get hard-boiled eggs that never stick to the shell:

WHAT YOU NEED:
Eggs (old-ish ones work best, but this method even works with fresh ones)
Pot with lid
Steamer basket or metal colander (optional but ideal)
Ice & water (for ice bath)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (STEAM METHOD – foolproof):
1. Bring water to a boil first
Add ~1 inch of water to your pot.
Place a steamer basket (or metal strainer) in the pot.
Bring to a rolling boil with the lid on.
2. Add the eggs
Once boiling, add eggs into the steamer basket.
Cover with lid, steam for 13–14 minutes for fully hard-boiled eggs.
3. Immediately transfer to ice bath
Prepare a bowl of ice water.
As soon as the eggs are done, transfer them directly into the ice water.
Let them sit for at least 10 minutes to cool fully and stop cooking.
4. Crack & peel easily
Tap and roll the egg to crack it all around.
Peel under running water if needed. The shells will slide right off.

PRO TIPS:
Steaming avoids the direct contact that causes sticking in boiling water.
The ice bath helps shrink the egg away from the shell.
Works even with super fresh eggs — rare for boiling.
Just tried this.... Works flawlessly! (I've always struggled making them non-stick)


