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Perfect Boiled Eggs, the Shells Come Right Off!

Have you ever wondered how to boil eggs and have the peeling peel off easily? It is easier then you think!

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I get asked for this recipe all the time so make sure you share this with your friends! Everyone wants to know the secret to boiling eggs so that the shells come right off. This really works, I have so many people that use this method and swear by it! Try it out, it is a real time saver when you are making hard boiled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, salads and more! You can peel eggs so fast now because the shell comes right off.

 

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perfect boiled eggs

Perfect Boiled Eggs, the Shells Come Right Off!

5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Servings 6 eggs

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs or you may increase
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • water to cover
  • 3 cups ice cubes or use as much as desired

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan.
  • Cover the eggs with lukewarm water.
  • Add in vinegar and pinch salt.
  • Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes (start timing after the water reaches a full boil).
  • Remove from heat cover with a tight lid.
  • Allow the eggs to stand for 11 minutes.
  • Drain the eggs a couple times under very cold water.
  • Cover the eggs with cold water then add in some ice.
  • Allow the eggs to sit in ice water for about 3 minutes.
  • Drain and peel.
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  2. I found that placing the eggs in a steamer, bringing the water to a boil while covered, put heat on med/low, keep covered, cooking for twelve to fifteen minutes, putting in cold water. The shells come right off. If they cook too long, you get the green around the yoke.

  3. I ALWAYS do that also! I have tried all of these other ideas that are suppose to be the best, but a little salt, oil, bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover, let sit for 20 min.crack, run cold water over them, the shells ALWAYS slip right off!! No other way works as good ☺️

  5. Always thought using cold water to peel eggs worked great til I tried warm water and they peeled without any problems

    • I always put in a pinch of salt & a tiny bit of vegetable oil. Cook as directed, then crack, put in cold ice water & the shell slips right off 😁

    • Exact opposite! The fresher the egg the easier they peel. Catch hold of the membrane and the shell slips right off!

  7. I have always done eggs this way, except I don’t bother with the vinegar and salt. Yes, less-fresh eggs peel much easier, for some reason. Also, peel them under running cold water. Easy peasy.

  8. I always thought it depended on the freshness of the eggs if they peeled nicely, your thoughts?