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FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TROUBLE PEELING EGGS

mousiegirl — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:25:58 GMT

I watched The Kitchen on Food Network last weekend, and discovered a way to cook hard boiled eggs and have them peel easily. I always have so much trouble no matter what method of cooking I have tried, but decided to give this a try.

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then put an egg in a ladle and lower it into the water. When all are in, turn heat down to a low boil for ten minutes, then drain and when cool enough to handle, peel them

I was amazed last night that every single egg peeled instantly. I had never heard of this method, but Katy mentioned it as she was preparing lemon caper stuffed eggs, I am forever grateful.

Re: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TROUBLE PEELING EGGS

Kachina624 — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:31:11 GMT

I haven't had a single egg fail to peel perfectly since I started cooking them in my pressure cooker on a rack. 5 min with 1 cup of water. Done.

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ROMARY — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:31:30 GMT

I cool hard boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water.

Then, when cooled, I refrigerate.

When it's time to peel them, I peel them in a bowl of cold water.

The peels easily peel away in the cold water.

Been doing this for years, and, so far, so good.

But, thanks for this new tip (for me).

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lcubedsudbury — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:34:31 GMT

I love the egg cooker that I got on QVC. I bought one for my son when he was going to college thinking it was just a gadget. But he just raved about it, so I bought one for myself. The best gadget ever!! It steams the eggs and then I put them in ice water for a few minutes. Bang a teaspoon all over the eggs and the eggs peel like a dream.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:34:55 GMT

@mousiegirl Thanks for the tip! My favorite method is in an Instant Pot or a steamer. But then, you might get some that are cracked, so not for eggs you are getting ready to color. I will try this method next time and let you know how I did.

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depglass — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:35:27 GMT

I steam them.

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Sooner — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:39:52 GMT

@depglass

@depglass wrote:
I steam them.

We make lots of eggs, and from 50 years of cooking experience it is the best way by far. Put in a steamer basket over boiling water. Or just put about 1/2 inch or more water in a pot and cover if you don't have a steamer basket.

It works every time and no big instant pot to mess with, or even a little egg cooker (which I also like--husband doesn't) and no big pot of hot water to cope with.

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mspatmac — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:57:15 GMT

I use an egg cooker. No issues at all and no pot, no boiling water and easy peel.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:05:50 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
I use an egg cooker. No issues at all and no pot, no boiling water and easy peel.

@mspatmac An egg cooker only handles so many eggs, and I boil a lot, some to leave whole, and some for stuffed.

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catter70 — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:06:42 GMT

I have a MCM egg cooker from QVC. When they're done cooking, I put them in a small pan and beat them back and forth on the side of the pan, then run cold water over them and peel.

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KathyM23 — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:37:08 GMT

We just boil them on the stove. Then put the pot in the sink and run cold water to replace the boiling water, put ice cubes on the eggs. Wait a few minutes then peel. Works like a charm, perfectly peeled eggs.

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mousiegirl — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:07:47 GMT

@KathyM23 wrote:
We just boil them on the stove. Then put the pot in the sink and run cold water to replace the boiling water, put ice cubes on the eggs. Wait a few minutes then peel. Works like a charm, perfectly peeled eggs.

@KathyM23 This method never worked for me, nor any other until the one I posted about.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:27:58 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
@KathyM23 wrote:
We just boil them on the stove. Then put the pot in the sink and run cold water to replace the boiling water, put ice cubes on the eggs. Wait a few minutes then peel. Works like a charm, perfectly peeled eggs.

@KathyM23 This method never worked for me, nor any other until the one I posted about.

@KathyM23 @mousiegirl I've used that method for a million batches of eggs and it never worked for me either. My eggs were always a mess and peeling was a struggle.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:52:57 GMT

My Instant Pot has been my best investment for HBE. Finish the cycle, release the steam, and move them to an ice water bath. Easy Peelzy! I make make many HBE every week.

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Sooner — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:17:35 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
@mspatmac wrote:
I use an egg cooker. No issues at all and no pot, no boiling water and easy peel.

@mspatmac An egg cooker only handles so many eggs, and I boil a lot, some to leave whole, and some for stuffed.

@mousiegirl You can steam a huge pot full and not have all that hot water. Or a whole Instant Pot full.

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Flatbush — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 04:42:32 GMT

@mousiegirl

I'll have to try this. Thanks for the tip.

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cindyNC — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 04:45:43 GMT

I have never been able to find a method that works (for me) for boiling eggs. Always felt like I was guessing. My little Krups egg cooker is the best gadget ever! It only cooks six eggs at at time and I have to let it cool 20 min prior to the next batch, but I love it!

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:27:13 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@depglass
@depglass wrote:
I steam them.
We make lots of eggs, and from 50 years of cooking experience it is the best way by far. Put in a steamer basket over boiling water. Or just put about 1/2 inch or more water in a pot and cover if you don't have a steamer basket.

It works every time and no big instant pot to mess with, or even a little egg cooker (which I also like--husband doesn't) and no big pot of hot water to cope with.

There is zero diffulty using an Instant Pot. I don't know what you mean by "no big instant pot to mess with". I actually find it easier, safer and faster than your method.

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ID2 — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:16:34 GMT

Always use older eggs in your frig. New eggs won't peel cleanly.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:23:39 GMT

@mousiegirl It would be great if this worked 100% of the time but it doesn't. Not all eggs are cracked up to be the same, shells are different as are the eggs, where they come from, who lays them, how hard the shells may be.

I've tried this method, especially when I make a bunch for deviled eggs let's say. Some peel beautifully while others may take half the egg white with the shell.

Here's what I do - drain the hot water, fill pot with cold to end the cooking. Drain and put the four or so in the fridge. I eat a hard boiled egg every morning. I'll tap to crack the shell in a couple of places, put it in a cup of really hot water to warm it up as I don't like to eat cold eggs. Let the hot water get under the shell, then I usually have better luck peeling it.