Comments on: Easy To Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

By: Jeb

Jeb

I just tried this method with “new” eggs (a few days old) and they were IMPOSSIBLE to peel – though perfectly cooked. If it makes any difference, these are organic, cage-free, brown eggs. I will try to do the experiment with old eggs – unfortunately, my wife refuses to eat any egg that has been in the fridge more than a week, no matter how hard I try to convince her that they are just fine.

By: barbrocket

barbrocket

perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had tried everything before this it works!

By: herds789

herds789

Hard Boiled Eggs to perfection! I tested this before sharing. I used ice(about a half dozen cubes) before and after, and let the water boil for about a minute just to ensure that it reached a full boil. When cooling, i changed the water 3 times before adding ice. It took about 15 minutes for the eggs to cool completely. I used 6 eggs, none of them cracked. I just peeled(very easily) and ate 2 of them. 000000 Perfect! TYVM! :)

By: Dave

Dave

I use to have a electric egg cooker that would make poached or soft/hard boild eggs. I love it would make perfect hard boild eggs every time no matter if I used fresh or older eggs. Then it stopped working and I’m back to boiling the eggs. I can’t wait to try this tonight I have to make 40+ deviled eggs for a party tomorrow I knew that older eggs will peel better than fresh so I picked up my eggs a week ago I hope this work

By: Jeff

Jeff

Sheesh… about the only thing I’ve been doing right is cooling down the eggs after cooking ‘em. Admittedly, I’ve had a few greenish yolks (yep, guess I was over-cookin’). But I never knew not to cook fresh eggs, and I also didn’t realize to temper the eggs before cooking. Can’t wait to see how my next batch works out! Well… in a few days, since I just brought these eggs home today. ;-) Thanks for these tips!

By: Mrs ReaderPants

Mrs ReaderPants

I LOVE hard-boiled eggs and don’t make them very often because they are such a pain and I either overcook or under-cook them. Excited to try these tips today!!

By: Dmarie

Dmarie

thanks for this post! I’ve been experimenting with using the cooktop less but hadn’t quite hit on the perfect timing with hard-boiled eggs.

By: Bailey

Bailey

I used this trick and it works so well. I was fairly surprised. and I thank you so much for making my parties that much easier to complete!

By: Charles

Charles

There is a hidden lesson in Shirley’s “How to Boil an Egg” post. The key to having such great, easy to peel, perfectly colored, delicious tasting hard boiled eggs is…
Patience.
Too many people rush through the process. They fill a pot with water, dump in the eggs, flip the burner on high, and end up leaving the eggs in the boiling water under the impression that they are cooking the eggs when in fact they are ruining the dish.
Shirley’s method allows for time to relax, talk with your family (while the eggs and water temp. are equalizing). Now that the temperature has equalized, you put the eggs in new water, turn on the burner and you are feeling relaxed. The water comes to a boil quicker because the heating element is not in battle with the temperature of cold eggs. Such a nice transition isn’t it?
Now the water has boiled, you cover and remove from heat, set your timer, and you go and relax some more with your family, play with your dogs.
I could go through the rest of the process but I think you see where I am going.
This method of simplicity eliminates the stress. The eggs do come out very nicely cooked, they do peel much easier.
It’s all about patience. Taking your time. After all, what’s the rush when you are trying to live a simplistic life anyway?
Namaste

By: Alan

Alan

I must say that I used to do this when I was younger and pretty much forgot over the years…but once again this is the only way to hard boil an egg and be able to peel…thank you so much for the reminder!