OK Eggsperts...this one's for you...

[Spydrworks]

So what is the secret to peeling the shell off of hard boiled eggs without shredding it to the yolk??? LOL...

 

[kstaven]

Steam the eggs for tem minutes rather than boiling them.

 

[SkeeredChicken]

What I usually do is initially, cool em off slightly after they get done by running cool owater over them. Then I immediatly tap them and roll them around to crush the shell evenly. After that, the shell rolls off like paper. I think that was something my grandparents taught me.

 

[jimnjay]

On really fresh eggs. I tap them lightly to make a small crack and then cook the. Don't boil them just cook on Med heat for about 15 min. They peel very easily. I have not tired rolling them as mentioned above, but I will have to try it.

 

[demonique]

I just use eggs that are least a week old. Not much trouble then!

 

[akcskye]

Vinegar in the boiling water, plus peeling under cold running water normally does the trick for me.

 

[AccidentalFarm]

I do the 'tap and roll' thing, too. I'm going to try the vinegar and the steaming suggestion, tho.

 

[keljonma]

I have better luck peeling them while they are still hot. I let the water come to a boil (uncovered), boil for 2 minutes. Shut heat off and let pot sit covered for 30 minutes. Drain the hot water. Tap, roll and peel.

 

[rufus]

I always poke a pin hole in the big end of the egg first, and I make sure I put plenty of salt in the water. It seems to separate the membrane from the shell. It works for me, but I use store eggs, and they are usually really old.

 

[flyingmonkeypoop]

We normally have some older eggs that are a week or two old that work just like store bought eggs.