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Overcooking hard-boiled eggs is a common mistake that results in that unappealing gray ring around a chalky, crumbly yolk. But no worries -- there's a foolproof method for perfect eggs every time.
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with two inches of cool water. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Remove the eggs from the flame, cover and let sit for exactly 13 minutes (use a timer). While they're resting in hot water, set up an ice bath by placing a tray of ice cubes in a large bowl of cold water. When the 13 minutes are up, gently transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let cool for at least ten minutes (this helps contract the egg from the shell, making it easier to peel).
Next, gently tap the narrow end of the egg on the counter top – you'll notice some empty space inside the egg; this is the best place to begin peeling. Run the egg under cold water, gently remove the shell, dry off the egg and enjoy.
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2-11-2010 @1:42PM Aaron said... Nice, and then repeat a couple dozen more times and pickle the hard boiled eggs along with carrots and onions and hot peppers!
Yum.
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2-21-2010 @6:47AM Friday said... I just bring them to a boil then cover and turn off the heat and let sit for 20 minutes. Less cracking thanwhen you let them boil and bounce around for a minute. Then plunge them into the ice water but crack each egg several times as soon as you can touch them then leave them in the water for 5 minutes. The cracks suck cold water in between the shell and the white as the cooling egg contracts making them much easier to peel. This even works on super fresh eggs that you get from someone with chickens that have a very minimal air pocket (as opposed to the 7-10 day old eggs you get at the store which while still quite edible, just don't measure up).
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2-21-2010 @7:39AM mary ann said... This is THE way! Have been doing it like this for years.. Never fails.
2-21-2010 @6:52AM amy3e said... great tips .. always have a problem when hard boiling for easter eggs.. can't have cracked ones! Good ideas for easter here: http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/easter-celebration-ideas.html
plus a fun easter egg/scavenger hunt idea complete with a set of clues.. so fun
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2-21-2010 @11:08AM All Winners LOVE Winners said... " A PERFECT Hard Bolied Egg is a thing of BEAUTY....ONE that Needs LITTLE Adornment "- Oh My!
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2-21-2010 @9:34AM Sandi said... This method works for me and it is a lot easier. Gently place eggs in boiling water. Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes or so-the time does not have to be exact. After draining the hot water, rinse eggs in coldest water possible. To peel the egg, tap the egg on a counter top and kind of roll the egg so the shell is totally cracked all the way around. Then peel. So easy. I get perfect eggs every time.
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2-21-2010 @8:28AM jeff said... Bring water to a boil, slowly lower eggs into water and boil for 10-12 mins depending on the size of the egg. You could also put a tiny hole in the end of the eggs to prevent cracking. The trick is not to cook too long or sulfer compounds form.
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2-21-2010 @8:51AM surefooter said... Here's how: enough water to cover egg, bring to boil,turn off heat, cover, let stand fifteen minutes, run cold water into pan, replacing hot water, crack egg at large end (is where the air is), rinse.
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2-21-2010 @9:11AM shelley said... yall just repeated what they said in the clip. Duh
2-21-2010 @9:21AM surefooter said... No Shelly. The story said to cover the eggs with "two inches of water" and to let stand for "exactly" 13 minutes, "use a timer"
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2-21-2010 @10:38AM steve said... Is it true: Rubbing a egg with cooking oil that they will last a long time unrefrigerated? We are out to sea for weeks at a time and have allways had a hard time storeing egg's.
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2-22-2010 @10:26AM Mel said... Steve,
Go to a pharmacy and ask them to order some "sodium silicate solution" for you. Soak the eggs in it for a few minutes then air dry. It seals the pores in the eggs and they'll keep for weeks at room temp.
2-21-2010 @1:25PM angelia said... just add eggs to cold water to cover them, bring to boil for 17 mins and they come out perfect dump the water and let them sit in cold water to cool for 5 to 8 mins thats it
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2-21-2010 @10:15AM Chris said... What about adding vinegar to the water just before boiling? makes the shells easier to peel ...
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2-21-2010 @2:25PM rajura said... Oster steamer 18 min.transfer to frige right away.
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2-21-2010 @10:34AM tony said... So this tip on boiling an EGG takes approx 30 minutes from beginning to end..GIVE ME A BREAK ALREADY......Boil it for 3 minutes and peel it under cold running water and eat the damn thing....
ITS AN EGG....NOT A CAREER
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2-21-2010 @11:43AM Jan said... This is the best answer yet! lol! Short, sweet, move on!
2-21-2010 @10:53AM Alice said... Anyone moving to a high-altitude location needs to know that it takes noticeably longer to boil eggs, pasta, and some other things. Don't forget to make high-altitude adjustments to baking, as well.
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2-21-2010 @11:37AM Roberta said... Actually, there is a way to hard boil and an egg in a microwave. It's a little bit too hard to do, but you might give it a try. Just get ready to eat a lot of scrambled eggs until you get the technique down. The first step is to poke a hole in the pointy end of the shell big enough to put a soda straw into. Cut the soda straw about 4 inches long. And insert it about a half inch into the egg. Into the white, not the yolk. Then, coat the rest of the egg in oil, and wrap some masking tape around the egg. (the tape will cook, but comes off with the shell) to form a skirt. The tape skirt will hold the straw end upright. Then cook on the lowest power (10%) for about 2.5 minutes. You will have to adjust the time for your microwave. After a few attempts, you will get the hang of it.
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2-21-2010 @1:51PM Al Schrader said... Never put a shelled whole egg in the micro, it will blow.