Sous Vide Perfect Egg Salad: Temperature & Time Guide
Sous vide hard-boiled eggs are the best you'll have: fully set whites and creamy, never-gray yolks — the perfect egg salad base.
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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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Quick comparison
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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. | View → |
| Instant-read meat thermometer | Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork. | View → |
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
1) Cook eggs in-shell at 172°F for 40 minutes. 2) Ice-bath and peel. 3) Chop and mix with mayo, mustard, chives, salt, and pepper. 4) Chill and serve on toast or with crackers.
FAQ
What temperature for hard-boiled eggs?
172°F (78°C) for 40 minutes — set whites, creamy yolks, no green ring.
Why do yolks turn green when boiled?
Overcooking — the sulfur reaction. Sous vide avoids it completely.
Can I meal-prep eggs?
Yes — cook a dozen at once, peel, and refrigerate.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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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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