Boiling eggs...

[I'm Trying]

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

 

[min0 lee]

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

 

[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.

 

[sdupdike]

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

 

[GFR]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[GFR]

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]

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]

Call me strange but I like that taste.

Same.. Its yummy

 

[thajeepster]

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

 

[adamf4i]

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]

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.