hard to peel fresh eggs

[Candy Belle]

I found that steaming fresh eggs, rather than boiling work very well. Shells just slip off.

 

[Pgrine]

Yes!! We have also used our insta-pot. It's amazing. Thanks for the tip.

 

[RumneyRoost]

Yup! I steam mine too. Same day eggs still don’t always peel perfectly, but yesterday’s eggs are never a problem.

 

[Zan]

Yes! Steaming in the best! I steam for 15 min, then let cool in the pot, they come out perfect almost every time.

 

[Ebony Rose]

If steaming them is not an option for you, placing the freshly cooked (and still hot) eggs in icewater as soon as they're done cooking will cause the edible portion of the egg to contract, making it easier to peel the shell off.