Tips for boiled eggs?

[KimbosKluckers]

I’d appreciate some pointers for the perfect boiled egg please. I was never great at store bought eggs either but these fresh ones are killing me. They just don’t peel no matter what method I follow. Tired of doing a dozen eggs and getting 3-4 usable ones I do wash them first and have tried new and slightly older ones. Thanks.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I don’t wash mine but I wipe any gunk off with a wet paper towel and then i steam them for about 15 minutes. I put them in ice water immediately and peel while they’re warm.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I don’t wash mine but I wipe any gunk off with a wet paper towel and then i steam them for about 15 minutes. I put them in ice water immediately and peel while they’re warm.

By steaming, do you mean boil the water, add eggs and turn off heat?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

By steaming, do you mean boil the water, add eggs and turn off heat?

No. I mean don’t boil them. You put the eggs in a pot or container with holes OVER boiling water. I used to use my rice cooker-they often have an insert for dumplings, veggies, etc but there are also nested metal pots and bamboo steamers that work just as well

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

If you are dead-set on boiling them you can try adding baking soda to the water. Still put them in ice water and peel warm.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I've got a pretty good trick. After they are done boiling I put them in a bowl with cold ice water for a few minutes. You can wait until they are fully cool to the touch but I found that makes it harder for a clean peal and clean egg. Instead I let them cool until they can be handled (still pretty warm but not scorching). From there I put them on a flat surface and roll them with enough pressure that it cracks around the circumference of the egg. I then peel a ring around the circumference and then I can usually slip off the two ends with ease. I don't add anything to the water to help them peel as I find I don't need to.

 

[NatJ]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.1610687/

Here's a thread that has some tips from various people.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

No. I mean don’t boil them. You put the eggs in a pot or container with holes OVER boiling water. I used to use my rice cooker-they often have an insert for dumplings, veggies, etc but there are also nested metal pots and bamboo steamers that work just as well

Oh I see, I don’t have a steamer pot but will look into that. Especially if I cannot get it right. I’ll try the baking soda, I’ve done salt or vinegar but not that. Thanks.

 

[Yardmom]

We get the water boiling and then add the eggs. The sudden changes in temperature helps break the bond.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I've got a pretty good trick. After they are done boiling I put them in a bowl with cold ice water for a few minutes. You can wait until they are fully cool to the touch but I found that makes it harder for a clean peal and clean egg. Instead I let them cool until they can be handled (still pretty warm but not scorching). From there I put them on a flat surface and roll them with enough pressure that it cracks around the circumference of the egg. I then peel a ring around the circumference and then I can usually slip off the two ends with ease. I don't add anything to the water to help them peel as I find I don't need to.

I see, I always put in bowl of cold water but not icy. I’ll try that, I do peel when still warm after rolling as well. How long do you boil? Also I’ve tried adding them to already boiled water and also bring to a boil from cold.