Hard-boiled egg experts!

[nd5056]

Easy peel=older eggs

Also, doing it THIS WAY helps too.

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[Imzadi]

As soon as I drain off the hot water I put the eggs in ice water. Cooling them quickly like that really seems to help.

Yes, the eggs shrink away from the shell when you do this.

If that alone doesn't work, you can throw in a tablespoon of baking soda during the cooking. It gets absorbed into the shell and they come off easier.

 

[Deb in IA]

As soon as I drain off the hot water I put the eggs in ice water. Cooling them quickly like that really seems to help.

I do this too. Works like a charm!

 

[mrsstats]

I just read a tip to put cooking oil in the water. Haven't tried it yet. I also use older eggs and the cold water right away.