19 Reviews of Egg Peeling for Egg Salad

From: Halcyon Eve

On Mar 10, 2006

The best way to ensure your eggs are easy to peel is to always use older eggs - not bad, of course, just not fresh. There is a membrane between the shell and the albumin, and as the egg ages, an air pocket develops between this membrane and the shell. So when you boil your eggs and go to peel them, the membrane around the white is no longer so strongly attached to the shell and it peels more easily. I always leave fresher eggs to be boiled out at room temp for a day or so before boiling them, which hastens the aging process.

From: Carol O'

On Aug 7, 2006

Finally a foolproof way of ensuring an easy-peeling hard-boiled egg! In the past for me it has always been hit and miss, and those mangled misses were very frustrating. Just made egg salad with six eggs and on every one the shell came off in almost one piece. This is a great tip. Thanks so much.

From: PRPrincess

On Apr 23, 2006

I also read in one of Martha Stewart's earlier cookbooks that in the case of making deviled eggs you should stir the eggs in the water frequently so that upon peeling the eggs and cutting them in half the yolk will be in the middle. She also mentioned what H-Ko said about the age of the eggs. You'd be amazed what a difference these details made. Thanks for the tip! I think I'll make an egg salad now!

From: Kristin Seyfert

On Mar 10, 2006

I just wanted to share my easy peel method. I never have a problem with my eggs. Put whatever number of eggs you want in a pan and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook about 17 minutes. Dump out hot water and put eggs in cold water. After they have cooled enough to handle; under water rub the outside of the egg until it feels smooth. I know you think eggs are already smooth but you will be able to feel the difference. I have no clue why but this always works.

From: Cheri Lee

On May 21, 2008

At first I thought, "this is not working!" but then when I rolled the egg a little, the shell came right off! Thanks for sharing!

From: Abby Girl

On Feb 20, 2007

Excellent concept....works like a charm! I

From: Chef Mommie

On Feb 21, 2007

OH Thank you soooooo much! I have "fresh" eggs and it worked perfectly!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

From: Hill Family

On Feb 16, 2007

This worked like a charm, I have never had the shell come off so easily. One note - higher elevation 5500 ft boil for 13-15 minutes.

From: MommyJan2

On Apr 10, 2008

It truly works! My MIL told me that you needed to use older eggs so that they would peel more easily. I only had fresh eggs and I wanted egg salad. I gave this a try and WOW! The peels came off without any problems. I will use this method always! Thanks so much.

From: I'mPat

On Jul 22, 2008

Will definately be the only way I will be cooking hard boiled eggs in the future. They peeled so easily - what can I say? Made for Healthy Choices ABC 2008. Thank you newtocookingm&m.