How do you make red yolked hard boiled eggs?

You can't actually change the color of the yolk in a hard-boiled egg. The color of the yolk is determined by the chicken's diet, not the cooking process.

Here's what you need to know:

* Color is determined by the hen's diet: Chickens that eat a lot of yellow or orange pigments (like carotenoids found in corn, alfalfa, and marigolds) will lay eggs with yellower yolks. Chickens on a diet with less of these pigments will lay eggs with paler yolks.

* Cooking doesn't change the yolk color: While cooking can make the yolk appear slightly darker, it doesn't actually change the color of the yolk itself.

If you want red yolks:

* Choose eggs from hens fed a diet rich in carotenoids. Look for eggs labeled as "free-range" or "pasture-raised" as these chickens have a more natural diet.

* Consider buying eggs specifically marketed as having "red yolks." Some farms focus on producing eggs with a richer yolk color.

Important Note: The color of the yolk doesn't affect the nutritional value of the egg.