Best way to hard boil eggs?

tracydr

I put in pan with cold water. Cover, bring to boil and let sit for only 5 minutes. Shock in ice water. I make 18 at a time and they always come out perfect this way. Slightly less than very hard with a tender white.

justjumpit278

An extra tip - I always add a little baking soda to my water, about a teaspoon or so. The shells always peel easily this way!

ruthejp13

Put salt in he water, too. That way if one egg cracks a bit, all the whites will stay inside the shell instead of flowing out and ruining the egg.

That's a new one to me.

I just searched because my egg wouldn't peel this morning. My HB eggs have been turning out perfectly on the inside but I've been having the most inconsistent time with peeling them lately. I think I may be getting too fresh of organic eggs and there doesn't seem to be a film between the white and the shell. I've been experimenting with different methods. I'll try the baking soda and see if that works. I'll do the salt another time just for the science project.

Has anyone ever made HB egg shapes? I've made boxes and triangles. Recently at a wedding they had heart shaped HB eggs. You can mold them while they are still hot.

JoRocka

I've tried baking them, and can never get them right.

Usually I put them in cool water, bring them to a boil, boil for about 5 minutes, turn off the heat, cover them, and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Drain the water, and submerge the eggs in ice water.

Perfectly cooked, easy to peel.

I've baked twice- once was great- second time was meh.

Your method is the one I use.
Bring to boil- let it boil for a few minutes- then sit for at least ten- no more than 20- then run in cool water.

works pretty well.


Edit- eggs that are 2 weeks old are better than fresh- I rotate my egg "stock" I get 2 dozen- eat about 1 dozen- and then buy new- the last dozen of the first batch becomes my new hard boiled eggs... when I get half way through the second 2 dozen- I make THAT last dozen my new batch of boiled eggs.

itodd4019

At Publix the hard boiled eggs are really good. They are already boiled and peeled and the same cost as cage free.

TAsunder

The food lab tackled the peeling question recently. Basically... put the eggs directly from the fridge into already-boiling water (or already-steaming steamer) for best peel-ability.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html

iampam4399

Can you let us know which method you try that turns out to be the best one for you?

iampam4399

In which part of the Publix store are they?

_lyndseybrooke_

I make hard boiled eggs every single week, and this has never failed me....

Put the eggs in a pan and cover with cold water. Place on high heat (uncovered) until it comes to a boil, let boil for 1 full minute, remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cool them with cold water and either peel and eat or store in a Tupperware container for up to a week.

itodd4019

In which part of the Publix store are they?

In the deli

epf82061

I put my eggs in about an inch and a half of cool water and boil them uncovered. I then completely forget about them until all of the water has evaporated and I start smelling the hot pan and/or burnt egg. Fully cooked eggs every time!

JoRocka

The food lab tackled the peeling question recently. Basically... put the eggs directly from the fridge into already-boiling water (or already-steaming steamer) for best peel-ability.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html

I heard that was a complete no no and would cause cracked eggs.

tatanisky

Place in a pot and cover with water. Salt the water and bring to boil; let boil 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and let sit for 12 minutes.

Run egg under cold water to more easily remove shell.

qtgonewild

now i absolutely want a hard boiled egg.

lambchristie

I always seem to fail at these. I'll put them in cool water, let it the pan come to a covered boil, and then let them sit for 10-15 minutes off the heat, still covered. I let them sit for 10 minutes the other day, and all of my yolks were still partially uncooked.

Anyone have a secret trick for making good eggs? Thanks!

I do it somewhat like you. I do cover them in cool water and then let it come to a boil but UNCONVERED. I then let them boil at a full boil for about 5 minutes; turn the heat off; cover and don't move them off the heat, and let them sit for 20 minutes. Works for me.

upmommyof5

I put my eggs in water with baking soda, a few tablespoons. Heat till boiling, then take off heat and let them finish cooking, about 20 minutes. If I have ice in the house I put them in ice, otherwise just throw them in the fridge. The baking soda helps them peel so much easier.

dreamer722

I steam mine!!

Put (cold) eggs in steamer basket. Put steamer basket over 2-3 inches of water in pan. Cover steamer basket & bring water to a boil. I do 10 minutes for hard boiled eggs but have accidentally let it go 15 minutes and they were still perfect - not over cooked. Drain carefully, then cool in an ice bath until you can handle them.

BONUS: they peel SO easily. A quick tap on each end, then - whoosh - the peel slides right off - EVEN if you forgot about them and didn't peel them for several hours!!

ETA: Keep the water boiling the entire time.

This is BY FAR the best way in my book too. I generally do them 20 - 30 minutes to make sure they're good and hard. It's always easy to peel them that way.

Mischievous_Rascal

I do the same as you, but always forget about them. Mine usually sit there, covered, 15-20 minutes and are always fine.

lobster888

I always bring water to a boil first. Then I use a slotted spoon to lower the eggs into the water. Boil 10 minutes, put the pan in the sink and run cold water over it until you can handle them.

My momma taught me this way years ago and this is how I have boiled my eggs. Always done just right and easy to peel. I don on occasion get a cracked egg ... my husband however puts the eggs in the water waits for it boil - then sets the timer for 5 mins. shuts it off and then lets it stand for about 5 more - then rinses, peels and eats... easy to peel and done perfect every time. go figure Oh and he occasionally has cracked eggs too!!

TAsunder

The food lab tackled the peeling question recently. Basically... put the eggs directly from the fridge into already-boiling water (or already-steaming steamer) for best peel-ability.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html

I heard that was a complete no no and would cause cracked eggs.

Read the article and check out his methodology.

JohnDowding

Mine come out well nearly-almost always. I am also concerned that they be easy to peel, and I cook them once a week and fridge the rest. Start the eggs in cold water and salt, and bring to a full boil. Then, remove the heat, and put the lid on, and let rest for 18 minutes. Lastly, rinse them in cold water, and fridge the unused ones asap.

JAllen32

I put my eggs in cold water. Put them on the stove to boil uncovered, and then usually forget about them for about 20mins while I go about my business on Facebook or MFP, until something jogs my memory and I run in to take them off. Never under cooked. lol

bill_i_am

fill pan with enough water to cover eggs, cook 12 minutes once the water is boiling. Cool and peel in cold water, works every time!

jlapey

Get one of these: put it in the pot with the eggs and cool water, bring to a boil, let boil until the timer is shadowed about half way, turn off the heat, let eggs sit in water until timer is completely shadowed. Perfect hard boiled eggs!

Philp0718

I always seem to fail at these. I'll put them in cool water, let it the pan come to a covered boil, and then let them sit for 10-15 minutes off the heat, still covered. I let them sit for 10 minutes the other day, and all of my yolks were still partially uncooked.

Anyone have a secret trick for making good eggs? Thanks!

Eggs in pot, add enough water to cover eggs by about 1 inch, bring water just to a boil, remove from heat, let sit, covered for 12 minutes, place eggs in a cool water bath - they came out PERFECTLY!

MyChocolateDiet

Put in pot with cold water.

Turn heat on high wait till it boils. ( I usually put a lid so when it jiggles I'll know it's boiling.)

As soon as it begins to boil turn off the heat, put on the lid, and set the timer for 10 minutes.

When the timer goes off rinse the eggs in cold water.

Perfect cooked eggs with bright yellow yolks with no grey ring.

Flippolo

I do mine pretty much the same way as the OP BUT: once the water starts to boil hard, leave them on the heat for about a minute. Remove, cover and let sit 15 minutes. I've never had under or overcooked yolks this way. And I've always hated cooking eggs, because I'm not great at it, but this way is fail proof.

This is the way I do mine, and they never have a green edge. Perfect, every time!

Edit: I also add just a little bit of white vinegar and a healthy pinch of salt--it keeps any cracked eggs from oozing all over the place, and helps it to peel a little easier.

tibby531

My daughter told me to steam them (15. Min) & they are good & so easy to peel!! I hate when they aren't easy to peel.

definitely going to have to try this. I get in major fights with the eggs and have to stop myself from just completely crushing them in hopes of proving my dominance.

77tes

Best ever! And my hubby is super picky about his eggs. I use an old vegetable steamer that fits in a pan.

http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2012/01/hard-steamed-eggs.html

MyChocolateDiet

fill pan with enough water to cover eggs, cook 12 minutes once the water is boiling. Cool and peel in cold water, works every time!

Yes the peel in cold water works too,.

What I usually do is after draining the hot water I swirl them hard in the pot so they break all over then fill the pot with cold water in the sink and peel them under cold running water while the others wait in the pan filled with cold water. It works because the water gets under that little membrane making them WAY easier to peel. If I do this fast enough they can still be warm when I plate them for kiddo as he likes his warm. The cold water makes them easier to handle while still hot. Otherwise for potato salad I can wait until they are completely cooled and they are even easier to peel that way.