Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:America's test kitchen "easy peel hb eggs" is my FAVORITE.
I've used it constantly for a year, so here's what I can. Share off the top of my head.
6 eggs (can do less, but usually not more at a time)
Steamer basket
Fill pot with an inch of water. I use a large stockpot so the basket will fit in it w/ plenty of room.
Bring water to a boil.
Once boiling, add the 6 eggs to the basket. Place basket in pot, cover with lid, and set to medium. 13 minutes.
Prep ice water at some point.
Once 13 minutes is up, use tongs to place eggs into ice water. Let sit at least 15 minutes.
Voila!
If peeling at once, you can shake them inside of a lidded container that has a little water in it. Gently, about 20 shakes. All the peels will just fall off
I have tried a million different ways to boil eggs so they are easy to peel. I recently started steaming them and it is THE BEST technique I've ever done.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have found the really fresh eggs are harder to peel. I live in the country and get fresh farm eggs regularly. If I keep them for a few days (or a week) before boiling them, they are easier to peel.
I put them in a pan, cover them with water, bring them to a boil, boil for about 5 minutes, cover them, and let them sit for at least 15 minutes. Then, I put them in an ice bath.
They are generally very easy to peel.
This is what I do, but I put them in an ice bath at 12 minutes. No more or the yolk is overdone.
Oh, forgot to add that I turn off the heat as soon as the water boils.
Anonymous wrote:America's test kitchen "easy peel hb eggs" is my FAVORITE.
I've used it constantly for a year, so here's what I can. Share off the top of my head.
6 eggs (can do less, but usually not more at a time)
Steamer basket
Fill pot with an inch of water. I use a large stockpot so the basket will fit in it w/ plenty of room.
Bring water to a boil.
Once boiling, add the 6 eggs to the basket. Place basket in pot, cover with lid, and set to medium. 13 minutes.
Prep ice water at some point.
Once 13 minutes is up, use tongs to place eggs into ice water. Let sit at least 15 minutes.
Voila!
If peeling at once, you can shake them inside of a lidded container that has a little water in it. Gently, about 20 shakes. All the peels will just fall off
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Never had an issue. Boil for 20 minutes, put salt in water and cool in cold water. Comes out perfect every time
Do you drop them into boiling water or put them in water and bring to a boil?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Older eggs are easier to peel.
The yolks discolor when they're overcooked. To avoid that I put the eggs in cold water, turn on burner, bring to a boil, let boil about 15 seconds, turn off heat, put lid on pot and let sit for 15 minutes. When time is up put eggs in cold water with ice to stop cooking.
This exactly.
Anonymous wrote:Never had an issue. Boil for 20 minutes, put salt in water and cool in cold water. Comes out perfect every time