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| AliciaNak |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 12:32:36 PM
I'm having troubles getting my fresh eggs to come out of the shell when I hard boil them.
I had been told that fresh eggs don't hard boil well, to let them "age". So I have a carton set aside in the fridge, that I fill and then wait about 2 weeks.
I tried again. They still didn't peel well.
I checked all the little tips I have been told. Start with cold water. Salt the water. Cool water when they are done. Watch the timer like a hawk, don't over boil.
Tried again. Still didn't peel well. The yolks were greenish on the outside, which means I over cooked them.
Placed some in the fridge for 2 days (another tip I had found) to fully chill. One out of the dozen left peeled OK. Not a whole lot better than the rest. Just OK.
When I peel them a fair portion of the white comes off with the shells. So the eggs look very...dimply. Half eaten!
I'd like to get his solved prior to Easter's hard boiled eggs. And I would love to finally be able to present a pretty tray of Deviled eggs!
Please Help!!
Alicia
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| Annab |
Posted - Mar 20 2010 : 03:37:24 AM
Yea
Isn't it pretty gross how "old" store bought eggs already are!?!
Funny how one of my egg customers always asks if my eggs are "fresh".
Well, isn't less than 24 hours old fresh enough??? Short of standing there as the hens lay, which BTW has happened on a rare occasion. Fresh and less than a minute old. You can't beat that!
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| OregonGal |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 7:42:54 PM
I put my eggs in a pan and fill with cold water about 1/2 way up the side of the
eggs. I then pour in enough white vinegar to cover the eggs and bring them to a boil and
then turn off the burner, let them sit for 8 - 10 minutes. I rinse them off with cool water
but peel them while they are still warm and this is the best method I've found and use so far.
That ends up to being quite a bit of vinegar, not just a little 'cause a little doesn't work for
me. I'll be trying the steam method and see how that works. |
| Nigella |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 10:34:26 AM
I have success with adding a ton of salt to the water!
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| AlyssaMarie |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 08:55:04 AM
OK as yucky as it sounds... I had to let the eggs from my hens age about 6 weeks in the fridge before I got the to hard boil and peel properly. I've tried different cooking times and methods and this was the only thing that worked. Given how old grocery store eggs are, I know see why they ALWAYS hard boil well. :)
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| barefootmama |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 1:57:00 PM
Great Question! I have the same problem and I too buy "store eggs" for deviled which is silly when I have a fridge full of fresh eggs! Please let us all know what works best as I have tried it all too! Best of luck Alicia
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| windypines |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 11:31:18 AM
LIke it has been said, about 20 minutes for steaming. If they seem over done, do it a few minutes less next time. If not done enough, add a few minutes.
Michele |
| Annab |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 03:42:34 AM
The problem may be the boiling water itself. Don't boil it. Add eggs just before the water starts to move, then remove everything off the burner for 10 minutes?
then run under cold water
This info may have come from the spring edition of Hobby Farm's chicken guide
Someone plese double check as this is completely from memory |
| vintage saver |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 9:19:31 PM
Here's how I do it--usually works. I cover with water, bring to a boil and boil 10 min., then take to sink and run cold water on them after pouring off hot water, then pour this off,too, then run cold water to cover, wait 4or 5 min and crack all over, and start peeling. I also think alittle older eggs work better. |
| Mag |
Posted - Mar 16 2010 : 5:29:41 PM
Judy, I just use my steamer basket and put enough water in to get a good steam going for 20-25 minutes, which is usually about 1"-2" of water in the bottom of the pan. I used to have such a hard time boiling my girls eggs that I almost gave up, until I tried steaming. I am not kidding, this is the best way to cook an egg hard in shell.
Let me know how this works for you all.
mag |
| prairie_princess |
Posted - Mar 16 2010 : 5:24:41 PM
wow! who knew there could be so much involved with peeling boiled eggs?! it always amuses me the type of discussions that come up on here... where else can you talk about peeling perfected boiled eggs! :)
i don't know what trick to try first, though...
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| herblady55 |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 5:47:35 PM
Mag, I read somewhere that you only put enough water in the pan to just touch the bottom of the steamer basket. Is that how you do it? Then you boil for 20 to 25 minutes. After that do you drain and put cold water on them? Or do you just let them cool and peel?
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Judy
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| Mag |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 05:46:23 AM
Steaming fresh eggs is the only way I have found that allows me to peel without problems. I steam mine for 20-25 minutes depending on the number of eggs and they peel just fine. The problem is with fresh eggs the membrane that is attached to the egg shell is still very thick where aged eggs the membrane is thinner. Give it a try and I bet you will have an easy time with peeling.
Best of luck,
mag |
| Lynner |
Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 04:41:20 AM
I put my eggs in cold water in a saucepan, to start with and after they have finished boiling, I run cold water over them til the water turns cool and let them sit in the cool water. Allow them to stay in the water for about 20 minutes or longer if possible. Then they peal very easily.
Sheri
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| quiltin mama |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 10:56:53 AM
Wow I am so glad to know that I'm not the only one with this problem! I thought something was going on with my hens but obviously it's not them! :)
I'm going to try the C of T next time!
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| KD Earthwork |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 9:12:33 PM
I've been steaming the eggs about 20 mins, but that maybe too long. Sometimes they turn a little brown from too much time.But steaming ( I got it last year from this web site) works well for me,
Katie |
| prairie_princess |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 2:26:19 PM
Michele, you'll have to let us know if you find out how long to steam the eggs in a steamer basket... i'd be interested in trying that.
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- Guy Clark
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| aunt boby |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 10:38:52 AM
This must be the universal problem. I get eggs from my mom's chickens and I have always had the same problem. I've done the salt and the vinegar trick. When I make deviled eggs I go get eggs from the store. What a slacker I am!! But I want the outsides nice and smooth not chunks missing. Let us know Alicia, If you find the trick!!
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| windypines |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 10:33:22 AM
Try steaming the eggs. That works well for my fresh eggs. I just use my steamer basket. Just trying to remember for how long??? 20 minutes maybe.
Michele |
| wildflower17 |
Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 09:11:39 AM
Alicia,
I am having the very same problem that you are having. It is so discourging especially when you want a lovely tray of deviled eggs and half the white stays stuck in the shell. I will be checking back to see if anyone can come up with any ideas to help, because I have tried almost everything!
Smiles...
Judy
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| AliciaNak |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 4:19:51 PM
I'll try again tomorrow. Wow, today is already gone!!
Melanie- I "age" them in the fridge. Perhaps that's too cold??
I'll try some with the vinegar and some with the cream of tartar. And the tip about turning off the heat as soon as they come to a boil and then leave them sit there.
Fingers crossed!! :)
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| prairie_princess |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 11:17:07 AM
i'm glad this topic came up... i have the same problem, but forgot to ask for a solution. Alicia, you'll have to let us know what worked best for you...
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- Guy Clark
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 05:20:56 AM
i let mine "age" in a cool place in the house for 3-4 days that seems to work for me
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| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 11 2010 : 03:59:27 AM
The last time I was buying fresh eggs from a friend of mine, I remember her telling me to add cream of tartar to the eggs when boiling them to peel. It was just a little bit, but it really worked. I'll see if I can find out how much and come back to tell you!
Brenda
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| OneCraftyBugger |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 7:39:11 PM
I peal mine under running cold water and it really seems to help
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Mar 10 2010 : 5:28:42 PM
Oof - I have struggled with this too - I had a recommendation to just barely crack them before boiling them - haven't tried it though. We had so many eggs I was going to take deviled eggs for Thanksgiving - after 11 dimpled/cratered eggs which took me forever I gave up and made egg salad
Amy Grace
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