Cover the eggs in a saucepan with water. Add more water so that the eggs are covered by at least an inch or two of water.
Heat the pot on high heat (8-10) and bring the water to a full rolling boil
Turn off the heat, keep the pan on the hot burner, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes
Depending on how cooked you like your hard boiled eggs, the eggs should be done perfectly in 10-12 minutes
Carefully drain out hot water, and replace with cold water. You want to cool the eggs quickly to stop them from cooking inside. You may want to use an ice bath
Let eggs chill in ice water for about 10-15 minutes.