Hard boiling my eggs: whites stick to shell... ???

[lilchick]

I have a little device that puts a tiny hole in end of egg. don't know where i got it but works great to keep the eggs from breaking during boiling and makes it easy to peel also.
looks like a tiny egg cup and you push the egg down into it and a small pin sticks the end.....

 

[bamagirl68]

I have heard eggs must be at least a week old to peel good. I was also told you could add some vinegar to the water when boiling and this would help. I tried it and it did help!

 

[Kanchii]

Put a good amount of salt in the water. It makes the water boil faster and the shells come off perfectly! I usually put like a whole tablespoon in!

 

[redhen]

has anyone ever heard of putting vinegar in the water...?...or is that for poaching an egg?...wendy

 

[eggzettera]

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I know it is recommended for poaching....

 

[chickenlady]

I take them right from the coop and put them in the pot with 1/4 cup of salt. They peel super easy. No need to let them sit for 2 weeks.