4tablespoonsmayonnaise(Avoid using fat free mayo. I recommend Duke's for a true Southern Deviled Egg.)
2tablespoonssweet or dill pickle relish1 tablespoon of each is delicious.
2tablespoonsyellow mustard
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
paprikaoptional
Instructions
Boil The Eggs
Carefully place the eggs in a pot and cover with one inch of water. Add one tablespoon of vinegar. Bring the water to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for exactly 15 minutes.
Make Ice Bath
While the eggs are covered. Fill a bowl with ice and cover with cold water. Set aside.
Chill The Eggs
Using a slotted spoon, quickly move the eggs to the ice bath. Let them chill for 5 minutes.
Peel The Eggs
Next, remove one egg at a time from the ice bath. Tap both ends of the egg on the counter turn the egg and roll it gently. Peel the egg under running cold water letting the water help remove the shell. Repeat.
Pat the eggs dry.
Halve and Separate The Eggs
Using a sharp knife, slice the eggs lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks. Add the egg yolks into a mixing bowl. Place the egg white halves on an egg platter and cover with a damp paper towel.
Make The Deviled Egg Filling
Using a hand mixer, beat the boiled egg yolks, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper on low speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is where the magic happens.
Fold in the relish.
Fill The Eggs
Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon of filling into each egg white half. Garnish with paprik and fresh dill if desired.
Serve or Store The Eggs
Serve immediately or store the deviled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in advance. Keep the egg white halves and the filing separate to avoid dried out eggs. Fill before serving.
Notes
Let's face it! Martha Stewart is who you turn too for a lesson in The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg. There is truly no need to look elsewhere. Click here for her tutorial. 😉