Hardboiled backyard eggs - trouble with peeling them - help?

[BethESH]

Hi all -

I once again made deviled eggs last night, and once again, some of the eggs ended up peeling strangely. I never had this problem with store-bought, so this escapes me.

I did nine eggs last night and two of them did it - I did the light smash and roll method to start the peel, but chunks of the white stuck to the inside of the peels. I ended up with layers of white...

Very strange...any thoughts?

 

[CoopCrazy]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=115799

I have adopted this style an VERY rarely have a bad peel ... Did three dozen for thankshiving some just outta the coop and got a perfect peel everytime.. I use the first posts idea.. Not sure why they are harder either .. I just account it to healthier eggs , thicker shells , tougher membrane...

 

[Karrie13]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=115799

The first post is the way I do it too. Works like a dream! I have peeled eggs from the day before to even eggs laid 30 minutes earlier.

Good luck!

 

[ky chicks]

I had given up on nicely peeled hard-boiled eggs until I tried the method above. I was sure it wouldn't work, but thought I'd give it a try, and it works perfectly!

 

[Amethyste]

I steam mine in the rice/veggie cooker for about 12-15 mins and boom all done

Throw them in the ice water and they peel great! Even the fresh ones!!

 

[BethESH]

Thanks! I'll try it!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Use a little bit of vinegar when you boil them.

 

[PandoraTaylor]

The reason Store bought eggs peel better is they are older (they can be held 45 days before being shipped out). Older Eggs have more air in them.
Fresh eggs have less air, therefore are harder to Peel.

I prefer the fresher eggs from my hens to the store bought.