Hard boiled eggs

tracymitch · 02-19-2013, 03:03 PM

What does it mean when you try to peel the shell but its too stuck and half the white comes off with it? I have no idea if I'm overlooking or undercooking because I put them on and go off to do chores. I usually let them go 10 minutes after I see them boil. What do you think?

Charski · 02-19-2013, 03:08 PM

What it means is that your eggs are too fresh!

There are a million and one ways to make HB eggs but if you start with fresh eggs, you'll likely have trouble with them peeling no matter how you cook them.

Do a search on this forum for "hard boiled eggs" and you'll find tons of ways to cook them. My personal favorite is in the steamer for 13 minutes, then plunge into ice water.

Dottie · 02-19-2013, 03:13 PM

The shock-chill is important so the egg shrinks away from the shell. The air pocket makes them easier to peel

So whatever method you use, as soon as they're "done" cooking, ice cold water immediately helps a lot.

misty1028 · 02-19-2013, 04:27 PM

I agree the eggs are too fresh. When I make hard boiled eggs I make sure there older and I put them in a pot of water and bring to a hard boil then put the cover on and take of the burner and let them sit for 15 min. They come out perfect every time.

lterry913 · 02-19-2013, 06:07 PM

I put a teaspoon of baking soda in water and bring it to a boil. Drop in eggs with a spoon gently. Cook for 14 minutes then remove the eggs and put them in ice water to cool...I haven't had an egg I couldn't peel since doing this...good luck.

shopgirl · 02-19-2013, 08:08 PM

I use this method and my hard boiled eggs peel like a dream every single time.

How to make the perfect boiled egg…

sherlocklabs · 02-20-2013, 06:45 AM

Hello...
I have chickens...and so my eggs are super fresh....
And I recently found that that adding a tsp of baking soda makes a HUGE difference.
I put my eggs in a pan....add salt and baking soda....cover with water. Bring to a boil...cover and remove from heat....sit for 10-15 minutes...rinse in cold water...put in fridge until cooled off. You will find peeling them a LOT easier than before.
This is what works for me...

I

my fresh eggs! YUM!

birdlady46 · 02-24-2013, 04:11 PM

Hi Denise
Enjoyed your reply about fresh eggs & hardboiling them. I can't believe there are fresh eggs in the supermarkets now but maybe times have changed. Noticed you are from Upstate NY/Catskills. My DH & I always tease Western NewYorkers who call themselves "upstate NYorkers"!! We're from Greene Co. south of Albany & consider ourselves "upstaters". The child in your avatar is beautiful! May your LC journey be fruitful!
Marilyn

dianafoot · 02-24-2013, 05:39 PM

I used very fresh eggs yesterday and this method worked:
*Cover eggs with lukewarm water until the water is about 1/2" above the eggs, and add 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp salt to the water.
*Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute.
*Cover and set aside for 11 minutes.
*Drain, rinse in cold water until cooled off and immediately plunge into ice water. Really ice water. with a lot of ice cubes in it.
*When eggs are cold, drain and crack all over gently by rolling around in the pan.
*Peel from the large end, because that is where the air bubble forms between the membrane and the shell.
*As these were very fresh eggs, I still had to tread lightly and peel gently, but I got 20 perfectly peeled eggs!

pitlin · 02-26-2013, 06:03 AM

I also have chickens. Adding the baking soda to the water really does make a difference.

sherlocklabs · 02-28-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by birdlady46

Hi Denise
Enjoyed your reply about fresh eggs & hardboiling them. I can't believe there are fresh eggs in the supermarkets now but maybe times have changed. Noticed you are from Upstate NY/Catskills. My DH & I always tease Western NewYorkers who call themselves "upstate NYorkers"!! We're from Greene Co. south of Albany & consider ourselves "upstaters". The child in your avatar is beautiful! May your LC journey be fruitful!
Marilyn

Hi Marilyn...it's very nice to meet you

Small world....I am also in Greene Co! We sure do love our country living!

I absolutely love having my own chickens...and getting fresh eggs every day (especially now that Spring is approaching...they are kicking up production)

Yum! I also enjoy being greeted by them when I get home....they really are a joy to have. (Comical creatures

)
Thank you for your kind words...that is my son in that picture. He is now 7 years old....growing like a weed!

.
May your LC Journey be fruitful also!

02-19-2013, 03:03 PM	#1
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02-19-2013, 03:08 PM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,827 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	What it means is that your eggs are too fresh! There are a million and one ways to make HB eggs but if you start with fresh eggs, you'll likely have trouble with them peeling no matter how you cook them. Do a search on this forum for "hard boiled eggs" and you'll find tons of ways to cook them. My personal favorite is in the steamer for 13 minutes, then plunge into ice water.

02-19-2013, 03:13 PM	#3
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,544 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	The shock-chill is important so the egg shrinks away from the shell. The air pocket makes them easier to peel So whatever method you use, as soon as they're "done" cooking, ice cold water immediately helps a lot.

02-19-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
misty1028 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 6,588 Gallery: misty1028 Stats: high 189 to 115 restart 169/132/120 WOE: low carb-Atkins/South Beach Start Date: 1st-9-13-04 restart 1-1-11	I agree the eggs are too fresh. When I make hard boiled eggs I make sure there older and I put them in a pot of water and bring to a hard boil then put the cover on and take of the burner and let them sit for 15 min. They come out perfect every time.

02-19-2013, 06:07 PM	#5
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,515 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	I put a teaspoon of baking soda in water and bring it to a boil. Drop in eggs with a spoon gently. Cook for 14 minutes then remove the eggs and put them in ice water to cool...I haven't had an egg I couldn't peel since doing this...good luck.

02-19-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
shopgirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Polson, MT Posts: 2,628 Gallery: shopgirl Stats: 255/237.7/135 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: May 31, 2011	I use this method and my hard boiled eggs peel like a dream every single time. How to make the perfect boiled egg…

02-20-2013, 06:45 AM	#7
sherlocklabs Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate NY ~ Catskills Posts: 248 Gallery: sherlocklabs Stats: Previous start: 08/07=295, 06/08=195 WOE: Atkins 2002, VLC Start Date: Restart: February 4, 2013 291/273/130	Hello... I have chickens...and so my eggs are super fresh.... And I recently found that that adding a tsp of baking soda makes a HUGE difference. I put my eggs in a pan....add salt and baking soda....cover with water. Bring to a boil...cover and remove from heat....sit for 10-15 minutes...rinse in cold water...put in fridge until cooled off. You will find peeling them a LOT easier than before. This is what works for me... I my fresh eggs! YUM!

02-24-2013, 04:11 PM	#8
birdlady46 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate NY/SW FL Posts: 7 Gallery: birdlady46 Stats: 170/155/145 WOE: modified low carb Start Date: Nov 2008	Hi Denise Enjoyed your reply about fresh eggs & hardboiling them. I can't believe there are fresh eggs in the supermarkets now but maybe times have changed. Noticed you are from Upstate NY/Catskills. My DH & I always tease Western NewYorkers who call themselves "upstate NYorkers"!! We're from Greene Co. south of Albany & consider ourselves "upstaters". The child in your avatar is beautiful! May your LC journey be fruitful! Marilyn

02-24-2013, 05:39 PM	#9
dianafoot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: southern US Posts: 913 Gallery: dianafoot	I used very fresh eggs yesterday and this method worked: Cover eggs with lukewarm water until the water is about 1/2" above the eggs, and add 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp salt to the water. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Cover and set aside for 11 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water until cooled off and immediately plunge into ice water. Really ice water. with a lot of ice cubes in it. When eggs are cold, drain and crack all over gently by rolling around in the pan. Peel from the large end, because that is where the air bubble forms between the membrane and the shell. *As these were very fresh eggs, I still had to tread lightly and peel gently, but I got 20 perfectly peeled eggs!

02-26-2013, 06:03 AM	#10
pitlin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: near Harpers Ferry WV Posts: 328 Gallery: pitlin	I also have chickens. Adding the baking soda to the water really does make a difference.