To make hard-boiled eggs in a pressure cooker, you can follow these steps:
Add Water: Pour about 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker.
Insert Trivet: Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the pressure cooker. This will elevate the eggs and prevent them from sitting directly in the water.
Add Eggs: Carefully place the desired number of eggs onto the trivet or steamer basket. It's important not to overcrowd the eggs to ensure even cooking.
Close Lid: Close the lid of the pressure cooker securely, ensuring it is properly sealed.
Set Pressure: Set the pressure cooker to high pressure. The cooking time will vary depending on the desired level of doneness and the size of the eggs. As a general guideline, you can start with 5 minutes for medium-sized eggs and adjust the time accordingly (increase or decrease by a minute) for larger or smaller eggs.
Start Cooking: Start the pressure cooker and let it reach the desired pressure. The cooking time will begin once the pressure is reached.
Cook Eggs: Once the cooking time is complete, turn off the pressure cooker and release the pressure manually or let it release naturally according to the cooker's instructions.
Cool Eggs: After releasing the pressure, carefully open the lid and transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
Peel Eggs: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel the shells off carefully.
Note: Cooking times can vary depending on your pressure cooker model, altitude, and personal preference. It's recommended to experiment with a small batch of eggs to determine the ideal cooking time for your specific setup.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your pressure cooker model to ensure safe and accurate cooking.