Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Have you ever tried any of the other ways to easily peel hard boiled eggs? Did they work? Blog post: www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/04/the-easy-way-t…

I started doing mine steamed after I read your blog. It works. Every time. One tip though, I found that if I put the eggs in before the water was boiling, the yolk would settle to one side. That, of course, made me a little crazy when trying to do pretty perfect deviled eggs. Simple fix! I just get the water boiling first and then set the steamer basket on the pot. The heat starts to set the white right away and the yolks come out perfectly centered.

I am currently in the process of using this method for hard “boiling” almost 7 dozen eggs. I have cooked 2 dozen so far and they were the easiest eggs I have EVER peeled. I will only use this method now. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all. I would never have thought of steaming them.

Finally! Somebody who really knows about eggs! I watched all the "how to peel an egg" videos and somehow I knew they were not getting same eggs I was getting. I haven't used my double boiler for years until now. Eighteen minutes seemed to be about the minimum cooking time, for me. A funny story: when I was about 4 or 5 years old it was my turn to go get eggs from our chicken house. Those hens figured me out right away - a timid little kid trying to collect eggs. They pecked at my hands and I went back without eggs and told Mom. She still needed eggs, so I had to go back out. Suddenly, the hen house seemed to get real quiet. I turned and saw Dad standing in the doorway. He didn't have much patience for the situation. He grabbed one hen by the neck and threw her off the nest, and then another one. Then he waved his hands at the others and they scattered. That day, I learned a lot from the old man - how to handle myself in the hen house. I never did see the rooster when I was in the coop. He was always out of sight. He seemed to know the score - the real pecking order. The hens and I were just a little slower to figure it out.

How timely this video is!! Just yesterday when my chickens started laying again, I decided to boil some. After six eggs, I didn’t get one smooth one. Now I know! Edited to add: I gave up hard boiled eggs even with having chickens because for the last 10 years, I could never get them right. I tried this tonight, and I’m so pleased to say, it worked!!

I’ve wasted huge percentages of my life trying to cleanly peal hard boiled eggs. Will definitely try this.

My wife appreciates you, she went to make deviled eggs this morning and they all stuck so she decided to try youre way after and they turned out absolutely great thanks so much Ed

Hey Jill so I just tried steamed egg method....so AMAZING! I'm 59 and have been cooking since high school LOL If only I knew this back then. Thanks!

Tried this yesterday. What a difference in being able to use the fresh eggs I get everyday. Worked like a champ. Thanks for the tip!

Had to try this! I used eggs gathered last night and WHAT!!! They all came out perfectly! I have never had this happen with fresh eggs. Thanks!

I also have been doing this for quite a while. Love it! I cook at a dozen every week and put in the refrigerator for use. I just let them in my steamer basket set on a plate and that works well for me. Thanks for that tip long ago!

This method is amazing! Thank you so much. I started eating organic eggs about 2 years ago and was never able to peal them without making gouges in the eggs. Today, I have perfectly cooked and pealed eggs. You are a blessing!

My method: Cover eggs in cold water, add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to a rapid boil, take off the heat and cover. Time 17 minutes, remove eggs and plunge in a bowl of ice water with ice cubes for 2 minutes. Voila! Peel starting at the fat end, the air pocket. Timing is important so stay in the kitchen. The baking soda extracts the liquid. I use this method even day-old eggs. I tried your method of steaming and it is great too. It is nice to have options. Thanks.

Another man had these instructions, and I used it on my grocery store eggs. This is the secret! I used my French fry basket as a colander. The shells just slid right off!

I've used this method since you first talked about it. It works every time! My husband brings deviled eggs to every family event and I never have to make any extra eggs in fear that half the white comes off with the shell. I am so thankful that you told us about this method. I tell everyone that they need to try it! Thanks

just went out to the coop and gathered a dozen eggs so fresh some were still warm, tried the steam method and it worked great thank you.

I started my steamed eggs 1/2 hour ago, I've shelled 21 eggs now... 4 duck eggs and 17 chicken eggs they all came out great.

Tried this. Totally works! Thank you! ☮️

I am so glad I found this video! I’ve tried everything you mentioned to no avail. I had to test it so I just did 4 fresh eggs and the peels slipped right off. I had given up on deviled eggs during the holidays because they were so frustrating and time consuming. Yay! Deviled eggs are back on the menu now. So excited 😊

I just found this video the other day, and this is by far the absolutely the best way to cook your "hard boiled" eggs. the easiest eggs I have ever peeled! Thank you!