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Depending on how cooked you like your hard boiled eggs, the eggs should be done perfectly in 10-12 minutes. That said, depending on your altitude, the shape of the pan, the size of the eggs, the ratio of water to eggs, it can take a few minutes more.eat the pot on high heat and bring the water to a full rolling boil. Adding a teaspoon of vinegar to the water may help keep egg whites from running out if an egg does crack while cooking. Also some people find adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water helps prevent cracking as well as making the eggs easier to peel.
Hard-Steamed Eggs. Fill a pot that can comfortably hold your steamer with the lid on with 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring to a rolling boil, 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your eggs in a metal steamer, and lower the basket into the pot. The eggs should sit above the boiling water. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Hard-steamed eggs, like hard-boiled eggs, are eggs that are cooked until the egg yolk is fully set and has turned to a chalky texture.