Hard Boiled Eggs

[ginwoman]

Originally Posted by Wenchy

Add two minutes to the covered part and make sure the water has come to a rolling boil before doing so.

OK, I'll try that. Not tonight though

[ginwoman]

Wenchy-compared to last nights eggs, I had great success. Some of the eggs didn't peel real good.

[Wenchy (Premo)]

Originally Posted by ginwoman

Wenchy-compared to last nights eggs, I had great success. Some of the eggs didn't peel real good.

They need to cool down after the process. I fill the pot with cold water and change it every few minutes. I then take a heavy tablespoon and whack the egg all around while holding and spinning it in my hand (I have received strange looks for this, but it works...I think my mom taught me this) Then I place the tablespoon upside down under the egg and the entire shell falls off. I have had a few failures (fresh eggs) but many more successes.

Google "perfect hard boiled eggs".

Yes, I love hard boiled eggs/egg salad/deviled eggs.

[ginwoman]

Originally Posted by Wenchy

They need to cool down after the process. I fill the pot with cold water and change it every few minutes. I then take a heavy tablespoon and whack the egg all around while holding and spinning it in my hand (I have received strange looks for this, but it works...I think my mom taught me this) Then I place the tablespoon upside down under the egg and the entire shell falls off. I have had a few failures (fresh eggs) but many more successes.

Google "perfect hard boiled eggs".

Yes, I love hard boiled eggs/egg salad/deviled eggs.

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by ginwoman

Wenchy-compared to last nights eggs, I had great success. Some of the eggs didn't peel real good.

You should try my method. Bring water to a boil, add eggs, boil for 14 min, then immediately put eggs in ice water until cool.

[ginwoman]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

You should try my method. Bring water to a boil, add eggs, boil for 14 min, then immediately put eggs in ice water until cool.

You [B]boil [B] for 14 min? That sounds like a lot of boiling.

[ginwoman]

I tried to bold the word boil and that's what happened. haha

[struggler44]

Originally Posted by ginwoman

I tried to bold the word boil and that's what happened. haha

Too much Gin

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by ginwoman

You [B]boil [B] for 14 min? That sounds like a lot of boiling.

I know, it sounds like a lot but doesn't overcook them. You could probably back it down to 12 minutes if you wanted.

[Pasofever]

Originally Posted by Nickel

When the water starts boiling, remove your pot from heat, then cover for about 10 minutes. Drain the hot water and replace with icy water for about 10 minutes. Perfect egg every time.

what my mom taught me..Oh and add some vinegar to the water (the boiling water)