So how do you make hard boiled eggs?

[bassrique]

I'd like to make some deviled eggs for my holiday football platter, but the problem I'm faced with is a seemingly simple one, and yet I'm vexed.

My problem is that I can't make hard boiled eggs anymore w/out the egg white sticking to the shell during the peeling process. I've never had a strict method for making these eggs, and that's the root of my problem it seems. I must have changed something along the way, and now my eggs suck.

Help.

[Bett]

I've always heard that the fresher the egg, the more the shell will stick to it. It always happened that way when we had out own chickens. If we have store bought eggs that have been in the fridge for a week or two, the shells never stick.

[standupright]

only way to do it. perfect eggs every time.

http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes...ardcooked-eggs

[pacojas]

just run cold water over eggs that have boiled. this causes separation from the shell and eggs exit cleanly.

start with room temperature eggs AND water. place pot on stove set to high. set timer for 10min. then run the cold water into the pot. works perfectly every time.

[JimB52]

I start with cold eggs and cold water, bring to a boil, boil for a minute or two, shut off heat and cover, let stand for 10-12 minutes., run cold water over them to cool.

[vbasscustom]

yeah, cold water separates the shell from the egg

[jwbassman]

Originally Posted by pacojas

just run cold water over eggs that have boiled. this causes separation from the shell and eggs exit cleanly.

start with room temperature eggs AND water. place pot on stove set to high. set timer for 10min. then run the cold water into the pot. works perfectly every time.

That's exactly what I do and it does the trick nicely.

[6jase5]

Teaspoon of white vinegar in the boiling water serves the purpose of making the shells easily removable.

[Absentia]

pot + cold water + eggs
Apply heat
if eggs = float
then remove heat

let eggs cool in pot water slowly.

[Hellbastard]

It also helps if you make a small hole at the base of the egg before boiling it. That way the egg doesn't break while it's cooking.

[XtreO]

Originally Posted by pacojas

just run cold water over eggs that have boiled. this causes separation from the shell and eggs exit cleanly.

start with room temperature eggs AND water. place pot on stove set to high. set timer for 10min. then run the cold water into the pot. works perfectly every time.

Quoted for truth

[Happynoj]

Yes, what everyone else said. Take eggs out of hot water, put into cold water. Running water is better because it doesn't warm up. Shells come off beautifully.

[dazzzed78]

Originally Posted by JimB52

I start with cold eggs and cold water, bring to a boil, boil for a minute or two, shut off heat and cover, let stand for 10-12 minutes., run cold water over them to cool.

I also add salt to the boiling water and have never had a problem.

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by JimB52

I start with cold eggs and cold water, bring to a boil, boil for a minute or two, shut off heat and cover, let stand for 10-12 minutes., run cold water over them to cool.

I usually go 17 to 20 minutes after shutting of the heat.

[bassrique]

Originally Posted by standupright

only way to do it. perfect eggs every time.

http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes...ardcooked-eggs

I went with this method, and while they still didn't peel as wel as I would have liked, it was an improvement.

As for the deviled egg filling, I mixed the yolks with dijon mustard, mao, some cayenne sauce and ranch dressing. I served each deviled egg over a slice or pork roll [Taylor Ham]. It was a resounding success.

Thanks everyone.