Comments on: Easter Is Coming – What Is The Best Way To Hard Boil Eggs?

By: Daisy M

Daisy M — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:40:07 +0000

Hard boiled eggs though we all use the phrase is a misnomer. They are actually hard cooked eggs. Very little boiling is involved. Use eggs you already have in the refrigerator or if you must buy them check the expiration date and get the oldest eggs–just opposite from what you would normally do. Put eggs in pot, cover with cold water and put on burner. Bring to a boil, cover pot tightly and remove from heat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes for hard cooked eggs. Your eggs will be beautiful.

By: baby_lov

baby_lov — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:12:04 +0000

are u using the hard boiled eggs to just color or to use in cooking? first all u have to do is boild them in water, u will know they are done when they start to crack. if they are to color…then they will be in fridge and thats naturaly going to make them hard to feel(your not over cooking them, thats just how it is) if your using them to cook, when they are done put them under cold water for a few minutes, then peel right away, rather than waiting, the shell will fall right off and peel much better.

By: ~Chipmun

~Chipmun — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:58:40 +0000

Here is what i do!
Step 1:
Place the raw egg in a saucepan.
Step 2:
Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg.
Step 3:
Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.
Step 4:
Reduce the heat to low.
Step 5:
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Step 6:
Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.
i hope i helped some what!

By: aunty grace pinao butanelli

aunty grace pinao butanelli — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:41:26 +0000

i put my eggs in a pot of water that covers about 1/2 inch above them. i boil them for about 8 minutes, then remove them from the heat. leave them in the pot for about 5 more minutes. there’s no “green ring” or “gray ring” around them, and they’re cooked through. they peel fairly easily, and they’re not funky looking. you may want to check what the altitude is for where you live, because that has a lot to do with how fast your water boils and such. many people don’t realize that, but if you look it up it’s a little known factoid. good luck! and have a happy easter!

By: KStar

KStar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:40:12 +0000

Put the eggs in a pot of cold water and turn the stove on low for two minutes, then turn the temperature up to medium for two minutes, then turn the temperature up to medium high for two minutes, then turn the temperature up to high untill it boils.
Just when the water begins to boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot for minutes, set a timer.. You will have perfect uncracked hard boiled eggs…. Happy Easter….

By: Wiss

Wiss — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:55:01 +0000

Put them in at full boil, boil them about 5 minutes then take them off the heat. Let them sit til the water is cool enough to stick your hand in, then transfer them to an ice water bath. To get the shell off easily, tap the narrow end of the egg on the counter, and the shell should peel right off. Enjoy!

By: Lady Di

Lady Di — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:34:17 +0000

This is how I do them every year:
Put the eggs in a big pot of water. Bring to a boil. Watch the eggs, because if they boil too hard, they will break. Boil them at a gentle boil, 10 minutes only! Then immediately run them under cold water. This will make the shells easy to peel. Refrigerate.

By: mollosau

mollosau — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:35:30 +0000

Get some boiled water.
Put it in a pan.
Let it boil.
Then when it’s boiling put your eggs in.
After EXACTLY 4 minutes take them out.
Tap them on the side and take the shell off.
Eat or do what you like with them.

By: kimbaker

kimbaker — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:46:13 +0000

Fresh eggs are really hard to peel because the membranes inside the egg haven’t separated. Try to get eggs that were laid a couple of weeks ago, if you can’t then start with room temp. eggs and room temp water just covering the eggs. add a couple of TBS of vinegar. bring to boil and boil for about 3 min. or longer if you want firmer boiled eggs. Cool eggs in the water. When they are cool enough to peel gently tap and roll the shells off. I try to peel them when they are still warm but you are probably wanting to color them. Good luck and happy Easter.

By: oldknowi

oldknowi — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:52:25 +0000

Get out 4 pans and put on your stove burners
Fill with eggs
Pour cool water into pan until they are covered about 1 inch
add a teaspoon of vinegar into each pan
Add a different food coloring into each pan
Turn heat on and let boil about 3 or 4 minutes
Turn heat off and let stand for 15 minutes
Test the color of the egg
If color not deep enough add more food coloring
Take eggs out of water and let dry on a cloth or paper plate
Discard water
I always do my eggs this way. I hate those coloring kits and they are a mess!