Getting the shell off hard boiled eggs... any tips?

[Papa Deuce]

I have heard of 2 tips... Use eggs that are not less than 2 weeks old, and boil them with some vinegar added.

I don't think either of those ideas work well. They haven't for me. I need 19 eggs to make a dozen good looking deviled eggs....

Any tips?

 

[tevagirl]

Pray.

 

[Philagoofy]

As soon as you take them out of the boiling water, run them under cold water & after about 30 seconds, start peeling still under the cold running water. Works well for me. If they were hard boiled & refrigerated, I don't know, don't care for those.

 

[MushyMushy]

You need to use eggs that are older than a week -- the older the better!

The way that works best for me is, I put them in a pot of cold water with the water coming about an inch over them. I bring the pot to a rolling boil, then turn it off, put a lid on and let it sit on the burner for 17 minutes. As soon as they're done, I dunk them in freezing ice water immediately and let them sit until they're cold all the way through.

I have a killer deviled egg recipe if you're interested.

 

[DisneyfeverTN]

I put the hard boiled egg under running water. The shell is easily removed.

 

[teacups]

I agree with the cold water bath after cooking. RIGHT after. And I think I've heard something about the kind of pot you use... maybe glass pots are a problem, but I cant recall. I never have much trouble, once in a while I get a rogue.

 

[Papa Deuce]

You need to use eggs that are older than a week -- the older the better!

The way that works best for me is, I put them in a pot of cold water with the water coming about an inch over them. I bring the pot to a rolling boil, then turn it off, put a lid on and let it sit on the burner for 17 minutes. As soon as they're done, I dunk them in freezing ice water immediately and let them sit until they're cold all the way through.

I have a killer deviled egg recipe if you're interested.

I am... thanks!

 

[tevagirl]

I am... thanks!

Me too!

 

[ashjohnson80]

crack them at the bubble near the fat part of the egg.

 

[figment52]

crack them at the bubble near the fat part of the egg.

and then roll them in your hand or on the counter to loosen the shell all the way around the egg before you start peeling it.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I think someone one here mentioned adding salt to the water while boiling the eggs. Works pretty good for me.

 

[kaw1218]

I am... thanks!

So am I! Thanks!

 

[MushyMushy]

Warning -- these are addictive!

Dozen eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream (preferably not 2 years old )
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
8 oz. bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled fine

Mash the egg yolks in a bowl, then stir in mayo, sour cream, mustard, and horseradish. When the mixture is smooth, stir in the bacon.

Spoon the mixture into each egg half.

Delicious!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Warning -- these are addictive!

Dozen eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream (preferably not 2 years old )
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
8 oz. bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled fine

Mash the egg yolks in a bowl, then stir in mayo, sour cream, mustard, and horseradish. When the mixture is smooth, stir in the bacon.

Spoon the mixture into each egg half.

Delicious!

but would work.... and you would be JUST FINE!

 

[kaw1218]

Warning -- these are addictive!

Dozen eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream (preferably not 2 years old )
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
8 oz. bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled fine

Mash the egg yolks in a bowl, then stir in mayo, sour cream, mustard, and horseradish. When the mixture is smooth, stir in the bacon.

Spoon the mixture into each egg half.

Delicious!

thanks!

 

[kaw1218]

but would work.... and you would be JUST FINE!

(I still won't try it though!)

 

[mickeyfan2]

Old eggs work best. OR Buy the pre-peeled ones.

 

[Luv'sTink]

Warning -- these are addictive!

Dozen eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream (preferably not 2 years old )
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
8 oz. bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled fine

Mash the egg yolks in a bowl, then stir in mayo, sour cream, mustard, and horseradish. When the mixture is smooth, stir in the bacon.

Spoon the mixture into each egg half.

Delicious!

OH MY! Sounds sooo good!