How to make hard-boiled eggs easy to peel

These tips will teach you how to make hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel without damaging the egg white or hurting your fingers.

What is the secret to perfect boiled eggs?

• Using older eggs. Ideally eggs will be 1-2 weeks old for easier peeling.
• Eggs should be placed in the pot before the water is boiling.
• Bring water and eggs to a boil, turn stove off, cover with lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Ice bath. Quickly cool your eggs down after boiling and before peeling.
• Cracking the wide end of the cooked egg and start peeling.

How do I know if eggs are still good to use?

Store bought or farm fresh, you can test the aging quality of your eggs by submerging them in water. If they float to the top, they are no good! Eggs that stay to the bottom are newer, fresher eggs, which are great for scrambling, baking, cooking. The ideal egg for easy peel hard-boiling is one that isn’t fully floating but also not fully sunk to the bottom.

Why do older eggs peel easier?

Fresh eggs want to hang on to their shell. The egg whites or albumen, more specifically, have a strong bond to the inner shell’s membrane. Let the eggs sit for a few days or a week to allow the pH level to rise and the inner membrane to release its pull from the albumen. As a result, the eggshell will peel away easier than if it were a fresh egg.

Why put eggs in cold water after boiling?

There are three reasons to give your eggs an ice plunge after boiling. After your eggs have cooked the appropriate amount, a quick transfer to ice water will first, stop the cooking process and prevent overcooking. It will secondly, minimize the iron-sulfur reaction that leads to a green outer egg yolk. And thirdly, it contributes to a slight shrinking of the egg white, creating some space between it and the eggshell ultimately creating hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel.

How to cook hard-boiled eggs?

1. Wash your eggs if they are farm fresh
2. Place eggs in the pot, cover with water until all eggs are covered.
3. This is a good time to see if you have any spoiled eggs. Pull out any floaters!
4. Turn the stove on to medium-high heat.
5. Bring the pot of water and eggs to a boil.
6. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, turn off the stove.
7. Cover the pot with the lid and let sit on the burner for 5 minutes. Adjust for your preferred level of doneness.
8. Prepare an ice bath with a bowl, cold water, and a few ice cubes.
9. After 5 minutes, drain the hot water in the sink with a colander or use a tool to remove the eggs from the hot water.
10. Place the eggs directly into the ice bath and let sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
11. Pop the widest end of the egg on the countertop to crack and expose the air pocket.
12. Getting your thumb slightly wet begin to peel away bits of the eggshell until fully removed.
13. Rinse under cool water.
14. Place on a plate and cut down the middle lengthwise
15. Season to taste
16. Enjoy!

How to store hard-boiled eggs?

Store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator in a closed container or resealable plastic bag. You can pre-peel all of your eggs in advance but keeping the shell on will keep them fresh for longer and prevent the eggs from absorbing any odors in the fridge. Hard-boiled eggs can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days after they’ve been cooked regardless of if they are peeled or still in their shell.

Is eating hard-boiled eggs healthy for you?

Hard-boiled eggs, and eggs in general, are an excellent source of high-quality protein and is rich with B-vitamins, choline, selenium, and other essential minerals and trace elements. In supporting your metabolism, it is important that you get enough protein in each meal. Adding a hard-boiled egg (or two, or three) can be the perfect way to make sure you are meeting your protein dietary needs.