Boiling eggs...

I'm Trying · 07-04-2005, 12:42 PM

Stupid question but what is the proper technique for boiling eggs (hard boiling them). Thanks in advanced!!

min0 lee · 07-04-2005, 12:48 PM

Don't feel bad, I always wanted to ask the same question but was to ashamed to ask.

ReelBigFish · 07-04-2005, 01:18 PM

put eggs in pot and cover with water about 1inch above eggs. Bring to a boil and then set your timer for 10-12 mins. lettting them boil the whole time.

sdupdike · 07-05-2005, 02:47 PM

Yep, don't boil the water before you put the eggs in, they will crack. Ask me how I know!

TJ Cline · 07-05-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by I'm Trying

Stupid question but what is the proper technique for boiling eggs (hard boiling them). Thanks in advanced!!

Bring the water to a boil, put in the eggs for 5-8 min, then put them under very cold water so they peel easily.

I'm Trying · 07-05-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sdupdike

Yep, don't boil the water before you put the eggs in, they will crack. Ask me how I know!

Ok I'll bite, how do you know??

LAM · 07-05-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Bring the water to a boil, put in the eggs for 5-8 min, then put them under very cold water so they peel easily.

I would do the same except boil them for 10 minutes. i've had some large and extra large eggs that needed more time or they were still soft in the middle.

min0 lee · 07-06-2005, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LAM

I would do the same except boil them for 10 minutes. i've had some large and extra large eggs that needed more time or they were still soft in the middle.

Call me strange but I like that taste.

**I Are Baboon** · 07-06-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LAM

I would do the same except boil them for 10 minutes. i've had some large and extra large eggs that needed more time or they were still soft in the middle.

WuRd

After they boil, I put the eggs in a bowl of water filled with ice to cool them quickly. Cold eggs are easier to peel.

ivyblue · 07-08-2005, 09:50 AM

I always add some salt in the boiling water. Someone gave me that tip. It helps to harden the shells and stops the shells from cracking in the boiling water.

TJ Cline · 07-08-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LAM

I would do the same except boil them for 10 minutes. i've had some large and extra large eggs that needed more time or they were still soft in the middle.

Personally I only boil them 3-4 min, but if they are for eating later then a full 8 min....Soft if they are for now but that can get nasty if you eat them later.

maniclion · 07-08-2005, 04:50 PM

I do the salt and the cold water plunge, but I also add 2 Tblspns of vinegar to prevent cracking. 10 minutes is best.

reimon · 07-11-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Call me strange but I like that taste.

Same.. Its yummy

thajeepster · 07-12-2005, 02:50 AM

I bought one of those electric egg cookers, just put the eggs in, turn it on, and come back when its done... enjoy.

adamf4i · 08-06-2005, 10:30 AM

i boil like tons of cartons of eggs then just stick them in the refrig then just go in there and eat them that way i dont have to do any work in the morning when im tired LOL

juggernaut · 08-16-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ReelBigFish

put eggs in pot and cover with water about 1inch above eggs. Bring to a boil and then set your timer for 10-12 mins. lettting them boil the whole time.

after that, drown em in clod water and roll-peal them.

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ivyblue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	I always add some salt in the boiling water. Someone gave me that tip. It helps to harden the shells and stops the shells from cracking in the boiling water.
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maniclion Yeatnik; get it? Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hawaii, selling munitions for the war on EcoTerror Posts: 18,637 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 10	I do the salt and the cold water plunge, but I also add 2 Tblspns of vinegar to prevent cracking. 10 minutes is best.
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ReelBigFish Turtle Power! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hot A** Mississippi Posts: 608	put eggs in pot and cover with water about 1inch above eggs. Bring to a boil and then set your timer for 10-12 mins. lettting them boil the whole time.

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thajeepster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 759 Photos: 7	I bought one of those electric egg cookers, just put the eggs in, turn it on, and come back when its done... enjoy.

08-06-2005, 10:30 AM	#15
adamf4i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas city,MO Posts: 41	i boil like tons of cartons of eggs then just stick them in the refrig then just go in there and eat them that way i dont have to do any work in the morning when im tired LOL

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