Pressure Cooker Eggs Why Everyone Needs to Try This

I will admit that my knowledge of the pressure cooker is severely limited. I have one but it gets little use because I have neglected it for so long. So when I found this I pulled it out, washed it off and began to learn about this amazing tool that I had sitting under my counter simply collecting dust.

I began looking up ways to use it and I was drawn to a breakfast tip because I love breakfast food. The ever ready egg has so much versatility that when it comes to pressure cooking it cannot be ignored.

My family is always in a hurry to meal planning is vital to keep everyone happy, fed and on the go. With this pressure cooker, I can make an entire week's worth of eggs ready to consumption in no time flat!

Why the Pressure Cooker Is So Great for Eggs

But why is the pressure cooker so key to this make-ahead breakfast? Three reasons.

It makes your eggs super easy to peel – This is a mind-blowing tip as the eggshells usually peel away in just two or three big pieces.

It's hands-off and quick – I have an electric pressure cooker, so that also makes this easy and convenient. I just put a dozen eggs in the steamer insert, add 1 cup of water, and cook them on LOW for 2 minutes. Then I release the pressure and dunk the eggs in cold water. It takes me just a couple minutes of hands-on time, and afterwards I have breakfast for myself and my husband ready for the whole week.

It's easy to precisely control how well-done the eggs are – I also like that it's easy to control how well-done the eggs are. We like ours fairly soft and runny in the middle, and I find the pressure cooker gives me precisely

The uses for these eggs are endless. I prefer to make breakfast bowls out of them by adding in some fresh avocado and lentils or use them to make a salad or simply eat one as a snack between meals.

Now for those of you who do not want to eat a cold egg what I have done is wrap them in a wet paper towel and heat them on a very low setting for a very short amount of time in the microwave to warm them up. The key is to keep the moisture around them so they don't overcook or dry out.

So what do you think? Would you ever cook eggs in a pressure cooker? If so what tips and tricks do you have for heating and storage? Let us know in the comments below!

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