Hard boiled eggs are not created equal?

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  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    And FYI, hard boiling the eggs myself, here is what I do:

    1. Place eggs in sauce pan
    2. Fill sauce pan to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch above eggs
    3. Place on stove at medium heat until water boils
    4. Turn off heat and put on lid for 18 minutes
    5. Dump hot water and pour cold water over eggs until shells are cool or barely warm to the touch
    6. Place in egg carton then place in fridge

    I think you can add vinegar to the water to help with peeling, but my eggs peel perfectly 9 out of 10. Enjoy!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    it happens.

    I'm honestly shocked at the number of people who didn't realize you could absolutely purcahse pre-boiled eggs... mostly in places like quik check or wawa or sheetz- not like "the grocery" store.... but yeah- it's an easy quick snack.
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    thanks for the recent replies on how to peel eggs.....I did read that if you have old eggs, or buy some before you really need to use them, they peel better

    Yep. Eggs aren't even refrigerated in many European countries. They are kept in the pantry. Most recipes work better with room temperature eggs (according to Alton Brown!). But also, it helps them to age naturally and after a few days to a week, you can boil them and they peel like butter. No vinegar, salt, baking soda, cracking with a spoon, dancing on your head or holding your breath while you jump up and down. Just give them a week, preferably in the pantry. I haven't refrigerated eggs in years.

    Edit: *RAW eggs aren't refrigerated. Once boiled, they need refrigeration. Don't want to get anyone sick by being unclear!
  • phieaglefan
    phieaglefan Posts: 107 Member
    I'll add some egg knowledge. I've owned chickens for the past year and I love getting fresh eggs. But I have too many and can't give the eggs away fast enough.

    We keep our eggs on the counter, it's easier to give them away if they're not refrigerated. But I tell people to check them before they eat them. Just drop each egg in a cup or bowl of water. The freshest eggs will lie horizontally on the bottom, as they get older they'll stand on end. When they bob or float, they're bad and need to be tossed. We refrigerate eggs that we want to hard boil as they'll keep longer in the fridge and it's best to use eggs that are a bit older for boiling.

    Here's a fun poem about egg freshness:

    If not sure you ought-ter,
    then place it in water.
    If it lies on its side,
    then it's fresh; eat with pride.
    After three or four days,
    at an angle it lays.
    But, it still is a treat,
    so go on and eat.
    Ten days, stands on end,
    in your baking 'twill blend.
    'Cause it's definitely edible,
    in your baking, incredible.
    But, if it floats on the surface,
    that egg serves no purpose.
    'Cause a floater's a stinker!
    Out the back door best fling 'er!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    we used to only keeps ours "out" but I was under the impression once they have been fridgerated- they must continue to be fridgerated till cooked/eaten essentially.

    God- would be so much easier- my egg stash takes up SOooooooooo much room!
  • phieaglefan
    phieaglefan Posts: 107 Member
    Yes, once cleaned OR refrigerated they must be refrigerated.
  • craschi
    craschi Posts: 5 Member
    I eat one whole hb egg and one hb egg white a day. The best way I've found to cook eggs (courtesy of Sara Moulton):

    Place eggs in saucepan
    Cover with one inch of water
    Cover and Bring to boil
    As soon as it boils, remove from heat
    Let sit covered for 10 minutes.

    Done.

    Perfect yellow yolks every time- not that scary green color.

    And older eggs are easier to peel than fresher eggs because as the egg ages, a little more oxygen is able to seep thru the shell expanding that little air pocket.

    So, I do the same as the previous poster and rotate.
  • Tammy_Christopher
    Tammy_Christopher Posts: 337 Member
    The best way I have found to do hard boiled eggs is to cover them in the pot with cold water, bring to a rapid boil. After they start to boil remove them from the heat, cover and let them sit for 15 min. Done perfect every time.

    And as far as easy shell removal, Once that 15 min is up drain off the hot water and cover them with cold water for about 5 min. Drain off that water leaving just enough water in the pot to cover your eggs. Put the lid on and shake the pot vigorously. I recommend doing this over the sink it can be a little messy. But doing this makes the shells almost fall off. The key is doing it while they are still warm. I've used this method many many times and it works perfect and no ruined eggs!

    Mmmm... now I want eggs :smile:

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