eggs to peel better

[jodster35]

how the hell can you get eggs to peel good tryed every way boil for 20 min then to cold water fast after done  brought to boil then take off heat cover for 18 min then to cold water still a pain in the @$$ to peel any suggestions

[tbombz]

yeah crack them al the way around.. not just one tiny crack but break the whole thing all over... then it will be real easy to peel the shel and skin off

[elite_lifter]

leave it to a girl to suck in the kitchen

[JohnnyVegas]

leave it to a girl to suck in the kitchen

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[elite_lifter]

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[Meso_z]

how the hell can you get eggs to peel good tryed every way boil for 20 min then to cold water fast after done  brought to boil then take off heat cover for 18 min then to cold water still a pain in the @$$ to peel any suggestions

Let the water BOIL first, then throw the eggs in.

[QuakerOats]

how the hell can you get eggs to peel good tryed every way boil for 20 min then to cold water fast after done  brought to boil then take off heat cover for 18 min then to cold water still a pain in the @$$ to peel any suggestions

you're boiling them for too long, after 20 minutes there's barely any egg left, you should be able to boil 5-6 eggs in 8 minutes or so, when they're done run the cold water and crack the shell on the side of the sink and hold it under the cold water and peel it, you should never have any problems.

[Bobby]

maybe 20 min is the total time? including the time it takes for the water to boil up.

i turn the plate on and set the timer to 18...can't wait for it to start to boil...the time it takes before it starts to boil is usually 7-8min depending on how much water etc... the time eggs are in boiling water is 10min... + 8 = 18min

[Princess L]

how the hell can you get eggs to peel good tryed every way boil for 20 min then to cold water fast after done  brought to boil then take off heat cover for 18 min then to cold water still a pain in the @$$ to peel any suggestions

The fresher the egg, the harder it will be to peel.  Use older eggs for hard boiling.  Put the eggs in the pan and almost cover with cold water.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slight simmer for 11 mins.  Remove from heat and cool them down (to stop the cooking process) with cold water.  Do not try to peel a warm egg.

Let the water BOIL first, then throw the eggs in.

Anyone who's ever done this knows it does not work.  Putting anything cold into something hot will cause it to break almost instantly.

[smaul]

I always pierce the rounded end before cooking, this makes sure the eggs don't crack while cooking and makes 'em easier to peel

[wood]

pour in some vinegar after boiling, it works

[Princess L]

pour in some vinegar after boiling, it works

I was curious about the vinegar thing and found this:
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/005251how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs.php

How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Method

1 First make sure that you are using eggs that are several days old. If this is Easter time, and everyone is buying their eggs at the last minute, buy your eggs 5 days in advance of boiling. (See the reference to using old eggs in Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking). Hard boiling farm fresh eggs will invariably lead to eggs that are difficult to peel. If you have boiled a batch that are difficult to peel, try putting them in the refrigerator for a few days; they should be easier to peel then.

2 Put the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, covered by at least an inch of cold water. Starting with cold water and gently bringing the eggs to a boil will help keep them from cracking. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the water will help keep the egg whites from running out of any eggs that happen to crack while cooking, but some people find that the vinegar affects the taste. I don't have a problem with it and I usually add a little vinegar. Adding a half teaspoon of salt is thought to help both with the preventing of cracking and making the eggs easier to peel. Put the burner on high and bring the eggs to a boil. As soon as the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat for a few seconds.

3 Reduce the heat to low, return the pan to the burner. Let simmer for one minute. (Note I usually skip this step because I don't notice the eggs boiling until they've been boiling for at least a minute! Also, if you are using an electric stove with a coil element, you can just turn off the heat. There is enough residual heat in the coil to keep the eggs simmering for a minute.)

4 After a minute, remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. If you are doing a large batch of eggs, after 10 minutes you can check for doneness by sacrificing one egg, removing it with a slotted spoon, running it under cold water, and cutting it open. If it isn't done, cook the other eggs a minute or two longer. The eggs should be done perfectly at 10 minutes, but sometimes, depending on the shape of the pan, the size of the eggs, the number of eggs compared to the amount of water, and how cooked you like them, it can take a few minutes more. When you find the right time that works for you given your pan, the size of eggs you usually buy, the type of stove top you have, stick with it.

I also find that it is very hard to overcook eggs using this method. I can let the eggs sit, covered, for up to 15-20 minutes without the eggs getting overcooked.

5 Either remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them into a bowl of ice water (this is if you have a lot of eggs) OR strain out the water from the pan, fill the pan with cold water, strain again, fill again, until the eggs cool down a bit. Once cooled, strain the water from the eggs. Store the eggs in a covered container (eggs can release odors) in the refrigerator. They should be eaten within 5 days.

[Princess L]

Check this out.
 

[jdon]

Actually I found the best way is to add salt when u boil them , be generous it loosens the shell.  Works big time and makes a huge difference.