Deviled eggs are a big hit at family reunions and other big dinners. That is, if they are prepared correctly. The term “deviled” simply means a food that is heavily seasoned and made into a mixture. Learning how to make perfect deviled eggs may take some practice but the tips below can help you get started.
The perfect deviled egg begins with the perfect boiled egg. This is a crucial step in the preparation. The closer to room temperature you have your eggs before starting to cook them the better. Therefore, you should let the eggs set out for a bit or run warm water over them to help warm them up prior to cooking. Just remember that they will require less cooking time this way than if taken directly from the refrigerator.
To boil eggs you need to place them in the bottom of a pot with cold water completely covering them. Do not stack the eggs on top of each other. Next, bring the water to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for another fifteen to twenty minutes, but no longer.
Once the eggs have cooked, you need to give them a few minutes to cool down. Many people want to peel the boiled eggs right away and this causes them to get torn and break apart. Not to mention they are very uncomfortable to handle. You can sit the pot with the eggs under your faucet and let cool water run into the pot until it is filled with cold water. This will help to cool the boiled eggs down faster but it will help prevent cracking them.
Once the eggs have cooled down, crack the eggs and begin peeling at the end with the air pocket. You will notice the membrane between the egg and the shell and if you take hold of this it will help you to peel the egg more easily. Once peeled you need to take a knife and cut the egg in half lengthwise, then gently remove the yolks.
Add all the yolks together and mash them up with a fork. Then add the mayonnaise and mustard mixture together with the yolks. This usually consists of two part mayonnaise and one part mustard. Once all these ingredients are blended together you will have the final ingredient for the prefect deviled egg.
Take the mixture and place it back into the white half of the eggs where you removed the yolk. Add red pepper, parsley, paprika or your favorite topping to the top of the mixture, chill and you are ready to serve the best deviled eggs around.
