i need a recipe...

[boathead]

for hard boiling an egg. i am dead serious. i have screwed it up every time i've done it in my life, and i would like to actually succeed with a batch.

my typical result is that i cannot peel the shell....i end up eating half the shell, akin to getting sand in my sandwich at the beach, which i also seem to struggle with.

[DanVanVliet]

for hard boiling an egg. i am dead serious. i have screwed it up every time i've done it in my life, and i would like to actually succeed with a batch.

my typical result is that i cannot peel the shell....i end up eating half the shell, akin to getting sand in my sandwich at the beach, which i also seem to struggle with.

put cold eggs in cold water bring to boil, boil for 10 minites done.

[StoneCold2431]

for hard boiling an egg. i am dead serious. i have screwed it up every time i've done it in my life, and i would like to actually succeed with a batch.

my typical result is that i cannot peel the shell....i end up eating half the shell, akin to getting sand in my sandwich at the beach, which i also seem to struggle with.

damn homie and your 47 **** i can see youve never cooked in your life, well it takes like 20 minutes, well it takes me like 20 min for 3 eggs bring the water to a boil then drop eggs then medium heat hope this helps

[boathead]

damn homie and your 47 **** i can see youve never cooked in your life

it truly is a miracle i've made it this far.

[StoneCold2431]

it truly is a miracle i've made it this far.

its all good man no disrespect first time for everything bra

[woodlake]

after your done cooking the eggs put them in ice water for a while helps the shell come off easy when you peel and I think my wife said it keep the yolks from getting that green tint.

[farsscf]

Put eggs in pot, add cool water until they are covered.
Add some salt.
Boil for 12-15 minutes.
Fill a bowl with ice water.
Immediately put eggs into ice water when done boiling. I do it one at a time with tongs.
The salt and transition from hot to cold will make them very easy to peel.

I hope that is easy enough.

[boathead]

aaaaah...that's what i want to hear...the old "put the egg in the ice water" trick.

you bastard's have been holding out on me.

now....how do i keep sand out of my sandwich at the beach?

[farsscf]

Keep sandwich in a zip lock bag.
Rinse hands before handling.
Roll bag down as you eat.
A little sand in your crack won't hurt you.

[namtrag]

Just by the 6 pack of boiled and peeled eggs you can buy at the store

[rockeo]

To the OP - i would hate to see u make an omlete j/k !!!
just keep cookin those eggs, u will get the hang of it !!!

[boathead]

To the OP - i would hate to see u make an omlete j/k !!!

it is not pretty to watch. the result is not pleasing to the eye either. tastes ok though.

[jixsumo]

Put cold eggs in cold water.

Heat to a rolling boil.

Turn off the heat.

Cover.

Wait 20 minutes. They will cook perfectly firm from the heat of the boiling water. They come out perfect every time.

[gbg]

for hard boiling an egg. i am dead serious. i have screwed it up every time i've done it in my life, and i would like to actually succeed with a batch.

my typical result is that i cannot peel the shell....i end up eating half the shell, akin to getting sand in my sandwich at the beach, which i also seem to struggle with.

boathead, I will now call you: EGGHEAD

[SP1966]

boathead, I will now call you: EGGHEAD

An insult to geeks everywhere!!

[rockeo]

it is not pretty to watch. the result is not pleasing to the eye either. tastes ok though.

well the most important thing here is to eat the eggs so ur good in that deptment, plus if u enjoy cooking like i do, food just comes out better - u know make the food with love !!!

[gbg]

An insult to geeks everywhere!!

why? I'm running slow tonight.

[SP1966]

why? I'm running slow tonight.

Egghead = Geek

So you are saying Geeks are so stupid they cannot even boil an egg...

Jokes aren't so good if you must explain them! Guess I am just a stupid egghead!!

[rockeo]

Egghead = Geek

So you are saying Geeks are so stupid they cannot even boil an egg...

Jokes aren't so good if you must explain them! Guess I am just a stupid egghead!!

i like Jughead as well this is for a person with a big shaped head !!

[gbg]

Egghead = Geek

So you are saying Geeks are so stupid they cannot even boil an egg...

Jokes aren't so good if you must explain them! Guess I am just a stupid egghead!!

never knew that, I just thought it fit considering the thread and his username.

I'm a simple woman Steve

[SP1966]

never knew that, I just thought it fit considering the thread and his username.

I'm a simple woman Steve

Perfect!!

[crupiea]

After two fires I invested the $10 in an egg cooker. Sounds stupid but it hard boils them to perfection and shuts itself off.

Something like this. They have them at Walmart.

http://www.amazon.com/Eggcellent-Coo...113367&sr=8-13

[GeHfN VAlLiS]

This is easy, and as someone who got frustrated time after time trying to peel the dang things here's how I do it:

1) Put cold eggs in a pot large enough to hold all the eggs you want to boil in one layer.
2) Add cold water until the eggs are covered by one inch.
3) Add a couple ounces of plain white vinegar.

The vinegar will prevent hard water deposits on the pot and make the shells easier to crack because the acetic acid will etch the shells. It also changes the boil point and surface tension of the water and if there is a small crack on an egg, it won't seep out so much.

3) Put pot on stove, put lid on pot and turn burner on high.
4) As soon as a hard boil is reached, turn burner off and set a timer for 15-18 minutes depending on egg size. I do large eggs for 17.

The layer of green you sometimes see on the surface of the yolk is caused by a reaction of sulfur in the yolk. It is harmless, merely unsightly. It occurs basically because the egg has been overcooked. If you see this layer of green, merely reduce the cook time by a minute the next time.

5) When timer goes off, put pot of hot water and eggs in sink, take off lid and turn on the cold water tap. When pot fills to the top, carefully pour off most of the water and refill the pot again. Change the water at least three times.

When protein gets cold it contracts and gets harder. The shell doesn't contract much, thus the egg will separate from the shell before you even crack it. The colder you get the eggs before trying to peel them, the easier they are to peel.

6) After you pour out the water for the last time, add ice. I use four trays to a dozen.
7) Add a little water if needed to cover the eggs.
8) Wait a while, I usually let the ice melt most of the way before I start peeling them.
9) Put a strainer or colander in the sink.
10) Standing by the sink with the pot of iced eggs within easy reach, put something to hold the peeled eggs also within easy reach.
11) Turn the cold water tap on and crack an egg against the sink. Roll it gently all over so the shell is cracked into small pieces all over. If you apply a little torque (Think pressure as you roll the egg without moving the egg, like it was a round eraser) most of the time the shell will buckle and start falling off.
12) Under the running water peel the egg. The stream of water makes it easier to get all the small pieces of shell off, and it will also help lift off larger sections. Thus the colander in the bottom of the sink. When you're done you can just dump it in the trash or compost pile.


Oddly enough I have to go ice my eggs now.

[boathead]

If you apply a little torque

NICE! that you were able to use the word "torque" in connection with hard boiling eggs.

[farsscf]

This is easy, and as someone who got frustrated time after time trying to peel the dang things here's how I do it:

1) Put cold eggs in a pot large enough to hold all the eggs you want to boil in one layer.
2) Add cold water until the eggs are covered by one inch.
3) Add a couple ounces of plain white vinegar.

The vinegar will prevent hard water deposits on the pot and make the shells easier to crack because the acetic acid will etch the shells. It also changes the boil point and surface tension of the water and if there is a small crack on an egg, it won't seep out so much.

3) Put pot on stove, put lid on pot and turn burner on high.
4) As soon as a hard boil is reached, turn burner off and set a timer for 15-18 minutes depending on egg size. I do large eggs for 17.

The layer of green you sometimes see on the surface of the yolk is caused by a reaction of sulfur in the yolk. It is harmless, merely unsightly. It occurs basically because the egg has been overcooked. If you see this layer of green, merely reduce the cook time by a minute the next time.

5) When timer goes off, put pot of hot water and eggs in sink, take off lid and turn on the cold water tap. When pot fills to the top, carefully pour off most of the water and refill the pot again. Change the water at least three times.

When protein gets cold it contracts and gets harder. The shell doesn't contract much, thus the egg will separate from the shell before you even crack it. The colder you get the eggs before trying to peel them, the easier they are to peel.

6) After you pour out the water for the last time, add ice. I use four trays to a dozen.
7) Add a little water if needed to cover the eggs.
8) Wait a while, I usually let the ice melt most of the way before I start peeling them.
9) Put a strainer or colander in the sink.
10) Standing by the sink with the pot of iced eggs within easy reach, put something to hold the peeled eggs also within easy reach.
11) Turn the cold water tap on and crack an egg against the sink. Roll it gently all over so the shell is cracked into small pieces all over. If you apply a little torque (Think pressure as you roll the egg without moving the egg, like it was a round eraser) most of the time the shell will buckle and start falling off.
12) Under the running water peel the egg. The stream of water makes it easier to get all the small pieces of shell off, and it will also help lift off larger sections. Thus the colander in the bottom of the sink. When you're done you can just dump it in the trash or compost pile.


Oddly enough I have to go ice my eggs now.

just had to one up me huh, lol

[Stevelegh]

Put eggs in pot, add cool water until they are covered.
Add some salt.
Boil for 12-15 minutes.
Fill a bowl with ice water.
Immediately put eggs into ice water when done boiling. I do it one at a time with tongs.
The salt and transition from hot to cold will make them very easy to peel.

I hope that is easy enough.

What he said.

[ironwill2008]

Put cold eggs in cold water.

Heat to a rolling boil.

Turn off the heat.

Cover.

Wait 20 minutes. They will cook perfectly firm from the heat of the boiling water. They come out perfect every time.

^^this. Also, the fresher the egg before boiling, the harder it is to peel.

[BrotherWolf]

for hard boiling an egg. i am dead serious. i have screwed it up every time i've done it in my life, and i would like to actually succeed with a batch.

my typical result is that i cannot peel the shell....i end up eating half the shell, akin to getting sand in my sandwich at the beach, which i also seem to struggle with.

simply overcooked...
3.5 minutes soft boiled
4.5 min. for hard boiled
water must be already boiling
take out and put in cold water .. as it cools down the white separates from the shell
eggs that are extremely fresh are also harder to peel
eggs that are too easy to peel on the other hand are most likely pretty old, not bad just a sevral days old or more...

[BrotherWolf]

^^this. Also, the fresher the egg before boiling, the harder it is to peel.

LOL .. I missed that

[ProfBush]

^^this. Also, the fresher the egg before boiling, the harder it is to peel.

This is so true. I buy eggs ahead of time to age in the fridge before I hard boil them. Sometimes I set them out overnight if they are too fresh. I try never to boil them if they are within their so-called expiration date. Just past expiration is perfect. I have 4 dozens in there now and the freshest eggs get scrambled and the oldest ones hard-boiled. I tried all the other suggestions and this is the only one that works reliably.