Cooking hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel can be a daunting task. With the right technique and a few simple tips, you can easily achieve perfect, hard-boiled eggs that are smooth, tender, and incredibly easy to peel. From selecting the freshest eggs to using the right amount of water and cooking time, this guide will take you through the step-by-step process of boiling eggs that are a breeze to peel. Whether you prefer a soft-boiled egg for breakfast, a hard-boiled egg for a salad, or a perfectly cooked egg for deviled eggs, this article will help you master the art of boiling eggs like a pro, ensuring they are not only delicious but also easy to peel every time.
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EASY-PEEL HARD-"BOILED" EGGS
Hard-boiled is a misnomer, because the perfect hard-boiled egg is not boiled at all but rather steamed! This secret was leaked by a chef, and it is the best way I've found for easy peeling and no green yolks.
Provided by cerberus
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a stainless steel steamer pot with about 1 inch water and bring to a boil.
- Add eggs to the steamer tray, carefully lower into the pot, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 10 minutes for medium yolks or 15 minutes for fully-cooked yolks.
- Remove the steamer tray and rattle eggs around to crack the shells. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water bath.
- Gently crack each egg, roll on a cutting board, then peel the shell off from the fat end towards the point.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 215.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
HARD BOILED EGGS (EASY TO PEEL)
I have had a few problems with trying to hard boil organic fresh chicken eggs. They were usually hard to peel and it would take about half of the egg white with the shell. I ran across this recipe from my sister, of all people...yes, I was skeptical at first...lol! :P Anyway, after you use this simple recipe your eggs will no longer be hard to peel. It works even on store bought/farm eggs. I just prefer fresh eggs because they taste so much better. I wish I could have chickens in the city! I never knew what I was missing till my daughters great grandmother got 8 chickens. They eat poms, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, bugs, worms... spoiled little hens. lol! They have the best eggs though.
Provided by birdie 3 andrea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the eggs in pot.
- Fill the pot with water just enough to cover the eggs.
- Add salt (optional).
- On high temperature, bring to a rapid boil.
- Cover pot.
- Turn off burner.
- Let sit for 20 minutes on the warm burner.
- Drain water, put eggs back in carton or bowl and put in refrigerator.
- Eat them once they cool.
PERFECT EASY PEEL HARD BOILED EGGS
Steps:
- Add eggs in a single layer to the bottom of a large pot.
- Fill pot with COLD water until there is about 1" - 2" of water above the eggs. Add salt and baking soda. Bring water to a boil. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to medium and boil for about 1 minute. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- Strain water from pot and put eggs in an ice-water bath until the eggs are cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Lightly crack the shell of the eggs and peel.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 egg, Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Sugar 1 g
TO HARD-BOIL AND PEEL EGGS
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Manufacturing Notes:
- Pricking: There is a bubble of air in the large end of the egg, which expands when the egg is heated and can crack the shell. To let that air escape, always prick the large end with an egg pricker or a pin, going in a good 1/4 inch.
- How much water? That depends on how many eggs you have. The water should cover the eggs by 1 inch, so use a tall pan, and I would hesitate, under home conditions, to do more than 2 dozen eggs at once.
- For 1 to 4 eggs...2 quarts of water For 12 eggs.......3 1/2 quarts of water For 24 eggs.......6 quarts of water
- Special Equipment Suggested: An egg pricker or drafting pin; a high rather than wide saucepan with cover; a bowl of sufficient size with ice cubes and water to cover eggs.
- The cooking: Lay the eggs in the pan and add the amount of cold water specified. Set over high heat and bring just to the boil; remove from heat, cover the pan, and let sit exactly 17 minutes.
- The 2-minute chill: When the time is up, transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice cubes and water. Chill for 2 minutes while bringing the cooking water to the boil again. The 2-minute chilling shrinks the body of the egg from the shell.
- The 10-second boil: Transfer the eggs (6 at a time only) to the boiling water, bring to the boil again, and boil for 10 seconds--which in turn expands the shell from the egg. Return the eggs to the ice water, cracking the shells gently in several places.
- Preventing that dark line around the yolk: Chilling the eggs promptly prevents that dark line from forming, and if you have time, leave the egg in the ice water (adding more ice if needed) for 15 to 20 minutes before peeling. Chilled eggs are easier to peel, too. Or peel them, as described in the next paragraph, and ice them at once.
- Peeling: Crack an egg all over by gently tapping it against the sink. Then, starting at the large end, and holding the egg either under a thin stream of cold water or in the bowl of ice water, start peeling. As soon as you have peeled it, return the egg to the ice water so that it will continue to chill.
- Storing the HB eggs: They will keep perfectly in the refrigerator, submerged in water in an uncovered container, for 2 to 3 days.
PERFECT EASY PEEL HARD BOILED EGGS
If you are frustrated by hard boiled eggs which are difficult to peel, try steaming them instead of boiling. No vinegar, no timing issues. Just steam for your normal boiling time, they come out perfect, even very fresh eggs which are the worst to peel. I found this recipe on Backyard Chickens and figured if anybody knew how to boil eggs they would.
Provided by Yankiwi
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water.
- Place your steamer in the saucepan.
- Poke a small hole in the large end of each egg. A pushpin or small screw works well but you can twist the end of a small knife into the shell carefully to make the hole. I've even forgotten about the hole, it still works.
- Put the saucepan on a medium-high heat, when the water comes to a boil, turn down to just above a simmer.
- Start timing from when you turn on the heat. I like 18 minutes.
- Cool in pan or under running water.
A PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGG
Master this simple technique and every hard-boiled egg you make from here on out will have a perfectly-cooked, creamy sunshine center. Here are loads of recipes to make with them.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, lunch, quick, snack, finger foods, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Varies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in a single layer in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt (Salting the water helps minimize leaks if the eggs crack in the pan; the egg whites coagulate and seal off the crack more quickly). Turn the heat to high. As soon as the water comes to a gentle boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan.
- For creamy yolks, remove the lid after 10 minutes and run cold water over eggs for 1 minute. Set aside to cool at room temperature. For firmer yolks, leave the eggs to cool in the cooking water, uncovered, for up to 2 hours. To test if an egg has been cooked, spin it on a counter. A hard boiled egg spins faster than a raw egg.
- To peel, gently tap a boiled egg against the counter, turning and tapping to make a crackle pattern. Start peeling at the broad end, where there is an air pocket. Running the egg under cold water is not necessary, unless they are too hot to handle.
Tips for Perfectly Hard-Boiled Eggs:
- Use older eggs: As eggs age, the pH level increases, which makes the shells easier to peel.
- Start with cold eggs: Place the eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before boiling. This helps prevent the shells from cracking.
- Add salt to the water: The salt helps the egg white set more quickly, making it easier to peel.
- Boil the eggs for the right amount of time: For large eggs, boil for 10-12 minutes; for medium eggs, boil for 8-10 minutes; for small eggs, boil for 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath immediately after boiling: This stops the cooking process and makes the shells easier to peel.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can easily achieve perfectly hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel. Remember to use older eggs, start with cold eggs, add salt to the water, boil for the right amount of time, and transfer the eggs to an ice bath immediately after boiling. With a little practice, you'll be a pro at boiling eggs like a chef!
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