Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Yes. Store cooled, unpeeled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Peel them just before eating for the best texture, or peel them all at once and store peeled eggs submerged in a container of water, changing the water daily, for up to 5 days.

Yes, you need it. The eggs need to sit on something so they're above the water (pressure cooking needs steam, not boiling water), and the trivet prevents them from rolling or cracking on the hot pot bottom.

Runny eggs mean you didn't cook long enough—use 13 minutes for large eggs. Gray ring means the yolk cooked too long or the eggs weren't shocked in ice water immediately; use the ice bath every time without fail.

Yes, the cooking time stays the same (13 minutes). The water and pressure are what matter, not the number of eggs, so use 13 minutes whether you're cooking 4 or 12.

After the ice bath, roll the egg gently under your palm on the counter to crack the shell all over. Start peeling from the wider end where the air pocket sits—you can slide your thumb between the shell and the membrane to help it come away. If you let them sit in ice water for a full 15 minutes, the membrane separates more easily.

Unpeeled hard boiled eggs keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container. Peeled eggs last 5 days if stored submerged in water (change the water daily). Discard any that smell sulfurous.