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The Best Deviled Eggs for Thanksgiving

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These deviled eggs feature a luxuriously smooth, tangy filling with Dijon mustard, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of warm smoked paprika. The yolks are blended until silky and piped into tender whites for an elegant presentation. A finishing sprinkle of fresh chives and paprika adds color, flavor, and a festive Thanksgiving touch.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, cold from the refrigerator
  • 3 tbsp full-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp fresh chives, finely minced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the cold eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Set the pan over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil, watching for large vigorous bubbles across the entire surface, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. As soon as the water reaches a full rolling boil, remove the pan from the heat, cover tightly with a lid, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for exactly 12 minutes. This gentle carryover cooking yields fully set yolks with a tender, not rubbery, white and prevents the greenish-gray ring from forming around the yolk.
  3. While the eggs sit, fill a medium mixing bowl halfway with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the hot eggs directly into the ice bath and let them chill for at least 5 minutes, or until completely cold to the touch. The ice bath halts the cooking process immediately and helps the shell membrane contract for easier peeling.
  4. Gently tap each egg on a flat work surface to crack the shell all over, then roll it lightly between your palms to loosen the shell. Peel under a thin stream of cold running water, starting at the wider end where the air pocket sits, to help the shell slip off cleanly without tearing the whites.
  5. Pat the peeled eggs dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Slice each egg in half lengthwise using a sharp chef’s knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges. Carefully remove the yolks and transfer them to a small mixing bowl, then set the white halves cut-side up on a serving platter.
  6. Mash the yolks with a fork until they form fine, uniform crumbs with no large lumps. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir vigorously with the fork, then switch to a small whisk and beat until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and light in texture, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or mustard as desired.
  7. Fit a piping bag with a star tip, or use a sturdy zip-top plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Spoon the yolk mixture into the bag, pressing it down toward the tip to remove large air pockets. Holding the bag at a 45-degree angle about 1 inch above a white half, pipe the filling in a swirling motion, starting at the outer edge and working toward the center to create a peaked, decorative mound. Repeat with the remaining white halves.
  8. Sprinkle each filled egg lightly with smoked paprika, then top with a small pinch of the minced fresh chives. For a Thanksgiving presentation, arrange the deviled eggs on a platter garnished with fresh herb sprigs or whole chives. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to keep the filling firm and cold.

Notes

Storage: Place deviled eggs in a single layer in an airtight container, separated by parchment paper if stacking. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. The filling texture is best within the first 24 hours. Do not freeze deviled eggs; freezing ruins the texture of both the filling and the egg whites, causing them to become watery and rubbery. For make-ahead preparation, hard-boil and peel the eggs up to 2 days in advance and store them whole and uncut in the refrigerator. Prepare the filling and pipe it into the whites no more than 4 hours before serving. Reheating: Deviled eggs are served cold or at cool room temperature and should not be reheated.

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