Hard-Boiled Eggs

From: Andi of Longmeadow Farm

On Jun 4, 2009

Thanks for posting this wonderful instruction for hard-boiled "perfect" eggs. I followed this exactly, (mine were medium) and let sit for exactly 12 minutes, dipped right into the ice water/ice bath, let sit for 20 minutes, peel came right off after cracking and presto! a perfect hard-boiled egg. Thanks! Made for I Recommend tag game. June 2009

From: KelseyKalle

On May 30, 2009

I'm not going to give this a rating, as I don't think my experience is a fair judge of this method. I used guinea hen eggs, which have incredibly HARD shells, and I had a heck of a time peeling them. Could just be the guinea eggs. They were cooked nicely though. :^)

From: Judi Caston

On Aug 12, 2002

I had to get into the discussion on this one! I have always been told to start the eggs in cold water,add few drops vinegar should one crack this seals it, bring to boil, turn off heat, cover and let stand 10-15 mins. Run under cold running water, add ice to water to get the eggs cold as soon as possible, this will ensure fluffy tender yolks, and tender whites, but also eliminates the black ring that occurs around the yolk if you don't cool the eggs. Tap the eggs on the counter top and roll them with the palm of your hand and under running cold water the shells will peel right off. I know this is basic stuff to us old uns, but please remember all the newlyweds, and those new to cooking, these tips make all the difference in the results they get.

From: Rhonda003

On Jun 17, 2004

Thanks so much for posting. For years, I just crossed my fingers and hoped they would turn out right. I've spent hours slowly peeling tiny specks of shell just to have big chunks of the egg white come off with them. (Makes for very ugly deviled eggs!) I've tried this method 3 times now, and it was perfect peeling every time. Thanks!