hard boiled eggs - how the hell do you peel 'em?

[kethnaab]

I cannot for the life of me remember how I used to make 'em way back when.

I'd hard boil them, and when I went to peel them, the shell came off easily instead of now, when it crumbles and tears the egg apart.

c'mon, somoene has to know what I'm talking about...help a brother out, please!

 

[asif]

I know exactly what you mean, but you're in luck i have the answer. Fill up a pot or a decent sized bowl with water. Submerse the egg in the water and peel the egg under the water. Seriously it much easier!!

I think the water must get in between the egg and its shell or lubricates the shell making it break up the egg less or both i'm not sure but does work for me.

Asif.

 

[swaptrex]

crack it slightly, roll it on the counter, and try to get your thumb under the top of the shell...i hate peeling boiled eggs.

 

[powderguy]

I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.....................................Boil your eggs for the shortest ammount of time possible, while still allowing it to fully cook (between 10-20 mins). Once boiled, immediately strain and put them in COLD water (ice-water-and a pot). Let them sit till fully cool, and PRESTO! you have easily peeled eggs.

PG

 

[BOWTECH]

Let the eggs cool off then crack the shell let the eggs sit in the water for 5 mins. and the shell will damn near fall off.

 

[mhzc]

Add some salt to the pot while the eggs are just starting to heat up good. It makes it much easier and more able to peel them off without getting it all messed up.

 

[KidnKorner]

Food service food suppliers sell peeled hard cooked eggs. The cost isn't that high either. If there is one near you check them out!

 

[gettinripped]

you are over boiling them. put the eggs in boiling water, set the timer from 20 mins from the time the water starts to boil again. once complete, run under cold water for a good amount of time to cool the egg..

 

[jc1908]

fool proof eggs-
water and eggs in a pot,bring to a boil-boil for 1 min. turn the fire off,cover pot and let the eggs sit for 18min.
rinse with cold water and peel while warm, never fails for me, and the eggs will be perfectly cooked.

 

[musclemom]

Super fresh eggs are usually really hard to peel, too. If you can let them hang out in the fridge for a few days before boiling, in addition to some of the other tricks (bring to a boil, turning off the flame and let them sit really gives the most consistent results), you might have less headache.