The secret to peeling hard-boiled eggs is simpler than you think.
If you’re busy making eggs to cook this weekend, here are some easy methods to remove the shell. It all starts with buying eggs. The most important rule when it comes to peeling: The older the egg, the easier it is to peel.
In general, you should buy eggs and refrigerate them for 7 to 10 days before hard-boiling. Eggs absorb air as they age, which helps separate the membranes from the shell.
You can check how fresh an egg is by placing a raw egg in a glass of water. If the egg lies flat, it is fresh and is best used for poaching or scrambled eggs. But if the wide end of the egg floats slightly upward or holds on its pointed end, the egg is older—but still safe to eat—and perfect for hard-boiling. (If it floats to the top of your glass, it’s too old and should be thrown away.)
The cooking process is just as simple. Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cold water to about 1 inch. Bring the water to a slow boil over medium heat.
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When the water begins to boil, gently stir the eggs to center the yolks. When it boils, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Allow 10-12 minutes for firm yolks or 6-8 minutes for softer yolks.
Remove the eggs from the hot water and plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Leave them in cold water for 2-4 minutes before peeling.
Some suggest adding ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, or salt to the water before cooking, but that doesn’t guarantee an easier peeling process.
When it comes to actually removing the shells, the internet is full of strategies.
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Peeling the egg while holding it under running water is one technique. The water helps separate the egg from the membrane and also washes away any pesky eggshell residue left behind during peeling.
The spoon method is another popular choice. You break the shell of the egg and peel off a small piece that still fits a spoon. The shape of the spoon allows it to slide between the membrane and the egg, removing larger pieces of the shell.
Or, you can try shaking your hard-boiled eggs in a glass container. Fill a glass Tupperware container or Mason jar with about an inch of water before adding the boiled egg inside. Put the lid on and shake the container. When you remove the egg, the shell should be almost completely removed. In addition, with this method you can peel several eggs at once if you put several in the same container.
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Source: HIS Education