1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then add a teaspoon or two of salt. Boil gently, uncovered, for 12 minutes. With a large slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the water. Cover the pan and simmer steadily until the potatoes are tender when poked with a knife, about 12 minutes longer. The egg