Don’t boil eggs like that anymore.

Adding water while boiling can cause the eggs to crack. Cracked shells make them harder to peel and can introduce bacteria, reducing the egg’s nutritional value.

Many people
enjoy boiled eggs, but eating undercooked eggs increases the risk of bacterial infections like salmonella, leading to diarrhea, digestive problems, or food poisoning.

Leaving Hard-Boiled Eggs Overnight
Hard-boiled eggs should not be left overnight as they can harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli, which can lead to digestive problems or food poisoning. The CDC lists eggs as a high risk for foodborne illness.