Sous Vide How to Sous Vide Eggs for a Crowd: Temperature & Time Guide
Eggs are the perfect sous vide crowd food: a dozen in one bath, all identical, peel in seconds, and they hold warm for an hour.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
For jammy breakfast eggs: 145°F for 1 hour, ice-bath, peel. For set eggs (chopped for salads, egg salad): 172°F for 40 minutes. Both peel easily — the gentle cook keeps the membrane loose. Hold in the bath at 140°F until serving; they won't overcook.
FAQ
What temperature for a crowd?
145°F for jammy yolks, 172°F for fully set — both peel easily and hold well.
How many eggs fit?
A dozen in a 12-quart tub easily, more in a bigger one — keep them in a single layer.
Can I hold them warm?
Yes — the bath at 140°F holds them ready for up to an hour.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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