Buttery Deviled Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Put eggs in a pot and cover with water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and then move to another range and allow to cook for around 10 11 minutes.
3. 3
   Do not overcook the eggs or they will turn green due to sulfur (although they are still fine to eat).
4. 4
   Put boiled eggs in another bowl of ice water to cool.
5. 5
   Peel while running under the water faucet if still warm.
6. 6
   Cut eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks.
7. 7
   Mash yolks; stir in butter, mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
8. 8
   Add vinegar, red pepper, hot sauce, salt, and pepper, tasting for desired result.
9. 9
   Spoon or pipe yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves (we spoon it in where I come fromno need for the fancy pastry bag).
10. 10
    Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
11. 11
    Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
12. 12
    Yields 2 dozen.
13. 13
    Kitchen tip: Dont use farm fresh eggs for this recipe.
14. 14
    Older eggs have a tendency to peel easier, which may spare you a little grief.