Perfect Hard-Boiled Farm Fresh Eggs in the Instant Pot

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The nightmare is over! I’m going to share my favorite tip for making easy-to-peel, hard-boiled eggs. The best part? You can use your fresh-laid eggs with the same success as the older eggs from the grocery store!

If you’ve ever tried to hard-boil your own farm fresh eggs, you know the struggle. Peeling them can be a nightmare—half the white comes off with the shell, and you’re left with a pitted mess instead of a smooth, beautiful egg. But don’t worry, I’ve got a method that works like magic, and all you need is your Instant Pot.

Whether your hens are laying like crazy or you’re bringing home eggs from the local farm stand, this method is a game-changer. It’s fast, reliable, and gives you easy-to-peel eggs every time—even when they’re fresh from the coop.

Why the Instant Pot is a Game-Changer

The Instant Pot uses steam under high pressure to cook the eggs, which helps separate the egg whites from the shell membrane. That’s the secret to making even same-day eggs easy to peel. If you’ve had peeling disasters with your fresh eggs before, give this a try—you’ll be amazed at the difference.

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Hard-Boiled Farm Fresh Eggs in the Instant Pot

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 6-12 farm fresh eggs
• 1 1/2 cups water
• ice water bath

Instructions

1. Wash your eggs in tepid water to remove any dirt or debris.

2. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the Instant Pot insert.
3. Place the trivet or egg rack in the pot.
4. Arrange eggs on the rack in a single layer.
5. Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing.
6. Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes.
7. When cooking ends, allow a natural release for 4 minutes.
8. Quick release any remaining pressure.
9. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath and chill for at least 5 minutes.
10. Peel and enjoy, or store in the fridge for up to one week.

Recipe Notes

• This method works with eggs fresh from the coop or store-bought.

• If you don’t have ice, use very cold water with a freezer pack to cool eggs quickly.

• You can stack eggs in the Instant Pot and cook up to 18 at a time without adjusting the cooking time.

Homestead Tip

With spring in full swing and hens back to laying regularly, this is the perfect time to master your egg prep routine. I make a batch of these hard-boiled eggs every Sunday for the week ahead. They’re great for egg salad, deviled eggs, or just a quick grab-and-go protein snack.

Have You Tried This Method?

Let me know in the comments how it worked for you! Do you do anything different with your eggs in the Instant Pot? I love swapping tips with fellow chicken keepers and home cooks.