cooking fresh eggs

[preciouschick]

So my chickens have been laying for 2-4 weeks. So some eggs are new, some have been laying for 4 weeks. This isnt my first time boiling eggs (store eggs) but it is my first time boiling my brown eggs. The whites are more fluffy but hard to peel. The white is coming off with the shell. Is this common with fresh eggs or is it because they are new? Poaching them is different also. They cook fast and all the way through. Will the consistency of the eggs change as the chickens mature?. Frying is the easy cook. any tips and answers would be appreciated

 

[chickenlittle21]

If you refrigerate the eggs, when you boil them it is easier to peel the shell off.

 

[Sammi_0411]

I found out the hard way never boil very fresh eggs lol couldnt shell them ended up taking half the egg with it lol

 

[Chickstarrs]

I seem to remember reading somewhere to put a little vinegar in the water when boiling to make them peel easier? Has anybody tried that?

 

[Sammi_0411]

Nope i put salt in water but will give it a try thanks lol

 

[preciouschick]

I found out the hard way never boil very fresh eggs lol couldnt shell them ended up taking half the egg with it lol

exactly my problem

 

[Iheartbirds]

So my chickens have been laying for 2-4 weeks. So some eggs are new, some have been laying for 4 weeks. This isnt my first time boiling eggs (store eggs) but it is my first time boiling my brown eggs. The whites are more fluffy but hard to peel. The white is coming off with the shell. Is this common with fresh eggs or is it because they are new? Poaching them is different also. They cook fast and all the way through. Will the consistency of the eggs change as the chickens mature?. Frying is the easy cook. any tips and answers would be appreciated

I adhere to the age old concept that fresh eggs don't have to be refrigerated for several days if left unwashed. Boiling the perfect egg needs a room temperature egg dropped into boiling water. While they cook, prepare a bowl of ice water. Not just cold. Make sure it has ice in it. As soon as you take the eggs out of the boiling water, immediately put it in the ice water for about 5 seconds. Gently tap and crack the egg all around and try to peel it. If it's still stubborn, dip it in the ice water again. This method doesn't always work, but almost always does, even though I like mine soft boiled. I've successfully peeled an egg that was boiled within a day of being laid. For a still warm soft boiled egg, my absolute favorite for breakfast, I like it timed to cook for just under 5 minutes, then immediately drop it into the ice water. Timed the way I do, I have to hold it with a towel to peel it because it's still pretty hot, with the white set and a creamy perfect yolk. Hard boiled ones peel especially well with the ice bath. Experiment with the cooking time for your own preference.
(ps, I do wash the eggs with a good vegetable soap immediately before boiling them or cracking them for any reason.)

 

[KarynVA]

I seem to remember reading somewhere to put a little vinegar in the water when boiling to make them peel easier? Has anybody tried that?

Yes I do that and it works for me; but especially if I put the eggs in AFTER the water is already at a rolling boil. I add some vinegar, and gently lower the eggs in the boiling water and then turn the heat down so they are gently simmering for 12-14 minutes (depending on size). Then remove and place in ice water for 10 minutes.