Hard boiled eggs are an easy way to add protein to your breakfast. They are an ideal quick snack as well as used for other recipes, for example deviled eggs, egg salad, and potato salad. Few things are more disappointing than a shell that won’t come off of a hardboiled egg. After years of struggling with peeling eggs, I have finally found a foolproof way to make hard boiled eggs that peel perfectly every time.
This technique is simple and only requires a stock pot and a steamer basket. It only takes about 13 minutes to steam the eggs and are quickly cooled in an ice bath. Therefore, no more struggling to get the shell off and taking half the egg white off with it. This method works every time for a perfectly peeled egg.
Another important tip is to use older eggs. There is scientific evidence that the pH of an egg changes as it ages. The tight bond between the shell and the membrane loosens as it ages, making it easier to peel an older egg. For more information regarding egg science, this article from the USDA has some interesting information and links to other egg question articles.
Shell Eggs from Farm to Table | Food Safety and Inspection Service
Why choose eggs for breakfast?
Eggs are healthy! They are an all-natural breakfast choice compared to processed breakfast cereals. Eggs are a high protein choice. Compare eating eggs for breakfast to a granola bar. Similar in size and calorie intake, the eggs will keep you fuller for longer than a high carbohydrate choice.
Protein can improve metabolism, fuel muscles and bones, and strengthen the immune system. Additionally, eggs also contain important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin D, selenium. These important nutrients benefit muscles and tissues, brain functioning, eye health, and thyroid functioning.
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Print Recipe
Easiest Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
- 1 stock pot with steamer basket
Ingredients
- 12 eggs (week old)
- water
- pinch salt
- ice
Instructions
- Add about 2 inches of water and a pinch of salt in the bottom of the stock pot.
- Place eggs in steamer basket of stock pot and cover with the lid.
- Place stock pot on stove and turn on to high to boil the water.
- Once water begins to boil, start timer for 13 minutes.
- When timer goes off, carefully remove steamer basket from the stock pot and place in ice water bath to cool eggs.
- Store eggs in refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy a fresh, easiest to peel egg! Hard boiled eggs will stay fresh for 1 week.
