Peeling fresh eggs...I guess this would be the most appropriate place

[IggiMom]

I am trying to make pickled eggs out of my Bantie eggs and I am going nuts in the process.

I have my own system of how to keep my eggs fresh, and apparently I am wildly successful, because I cannot peel them at all. I am picking them off in tiny bits and losing about half the egg with the shell. Does anyone have any way to peel eggs that are fresh? Any hints appreciated.

Um, is this the correct place to post this question?

Thanks.

 

[sebright guy]

my mom finds that the older the egg is the better it peels!

 

[chickenfanatic]

some people like us let them sit out on the counter for about a week. to kinda age them it is drastically easier. hope it helps.

 

[purecountrychicken]

I have heard adding salt to your water helps. Not sure how much salt.

 

[Southernbelle]

To peel very fresh eggs boil them with 1/3 to 1/2 CUP salt and they will peel like a dream every time. It doesn't make them taste salty either.

 

[kinnip]

I've found that immediately submerging the freshly boiled egg in heavily iced water takes care of the problem. You really have to make sure it's icey.

 

[antiquebuff]

Bring your water to a rolling boil. Drop eggs into it , can be right out of fridge, and boil for 12 minutes. Drain water and add cold water. They will peel like a charm! And, no they will not break when you add them to the hot water.
I teach food safety and it is not advised to leave eggs on the counter for a week before using.
Try this and let me know how it works for you. I actually read it here of BYC!
Stay safe with food and peel those eggs like a charm!

 

[cackle]

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I use this same method. It works like a charm.

 

[Boyd]

In some countries, fresh eggs are left unrefrigerated for up to 30 days and are still safe to eat....

 

[cackle]

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Eggs that I am selling to coworkers I do not put in the fridge. They are always less than 4 or 5 days old so I know they are safe to eat.