Pink Fairy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is there a secret? I never have good luck with these, and it seems like I lose half the egg along with the peel. I do the cold water shock, so what else could would help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Don't start with fresh eggs. If they're a week old, they're perfect. Place eggs in pot. Fill the pot with cold water covering the eggs by about an inch, and add a hefty pinch of baking soda. Bring to a boil and once it's rapidly boiling, remove from heat and let cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and run under cold water. They should peel like a dream. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Okay, except for the baking soda that sounds almost exactly like my current recipe. I'll check for the expiration date too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 A little vinegar in the pot with the eggs and water. I don't measure. Maybe a tablespoon or so. It does help to start with not so fresh eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I saw a duh kind of thing on Pinterest the other day...just slice the egg, still in shell, in half with a sharp knife. I haven't tried it yet though. I usually bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Pour the water off and shock with ice water for one minute. Pour off and cover with hot water. Put on the lid and shake for one minute. The peels come off so much better. We have chickens, so our eggs are very fresh and hard to peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/ I found that recipe when I was looking. it was easy and they were perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't boil. Steam for 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I was taught to kind of "squish & roll" after cracking the shell. It seems to loosen it so that it comes right off. Obviously, don't squish the egg too much; just apply a little pressure as you roll it between your palms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't start with fresh eggs. If they're a week old, they're perfect. Place eggs in pot. Fill the pot with cold water covering the eggs by about an inch, and add a hefty pinch of baking soda. Bring to a boil and once it's rapidly boiling, remove from heat and let cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and run under cold water. They should peel like a dream. :) What she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundersweet Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ha! I just posted this same question last week. I decided to try the steaming idea first. Worked fantastic!! Next, I am going to try baking them in the oven. Yes, baking them! Here is the thread I started. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?t=414399&highlight=Eggs Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I was taught to kind of "squish & roll" after cracking the shell. It seems to loosen it so that it comes right off. Obviously, don't squish the egg too much; just apply a little pressure as you roll it between your palms. This is exactly what I do and I've never had a problem. Just roll the egg on the counter, applying pressure. Then slip a spoon under the broken shell to slide the peel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't use fresh eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Don't start with fresh eggs. If they're a week old, they're perfect. Place eggs in pot. Fill the pot with cold water covering the eggs by about an inch, and add a hefty pinch of baking soda. Bring to a boil and once it's rapidly boiling, remove from heat and let cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and run under cold water. They should peel like a dream. :) I agree with the baking soda. Even with old eggs, I couldn't ever get them to peel well until I started adding baking soda to the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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