Originally Posted by true4uca
(Post 6277718)
Just tried this and it really works. Bring eggs to a boil. Turn off heat, let sit for 18 minutes. Eggs are perfectly hard boiled, no black rings around yolks. Maybe everyone knew this but me.
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I agree with the poster that says 15 min instead of 18- As a Home Economist, I have worked in various states for the Egg Board and 15 min keeps the whites tender and not rubbery. Baking soda in the water helps with the ez peel too.
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Originally Posted by kalady
(Post 6279028)
I agree with the poster that says 15 min instead of 18- As a Home Economist, I have worked in various states for the Egg Board and 15 min keeps the whites tender and not rubbery. Baking soda in the water helps with the ez peel too.
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Tess, could you post your recipe for the pickled eggs and beets? I have lost mine and can't remember it. I think its called oldtimers. lol I just love them together and they look so pretty in the jars
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You really don't have to let them sit so long (depends on how hard you want them)but do turn them off as soon as the water boils. When ready, drain the water and then put lid back on pot, shake to crack the shells a little and fill with cold water, easy to peel. The other two things that I do is, add lots of salt to water, this will help even new eggs easy to peel and also add vinegar to the water and if they crack while in boiling water, it will cause the eggs to gel, kind of like doing poached eggs
Same thing I do, bring to a boil,cover, wait, drain, shake and peel. |
Originally Posted by tessagin
(Post 6277917)
I learned that from Barefoot Contessa! I like to make pickled beets and eggs. they make the best hors d' ourves (appetizers). Great on a Greek Salad too!
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Ok, so using this method, how long would you leave them for soft-boiled? Whites done, yellows runny, please.
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I used to use the method everyone is talking about but now bring them to a boil and continue boiling for 9 to 10 minutes. I'd take one out to test--all stoves are a bit different. They are always tender and no black ring.
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Originally Posted by true4uca
(Post 6277718)
Just tried this and it really works. Bring eggs to a boil. Turn off heat, let sit for 18 minutes. Eggs are perfectly hard boiled, no black rings around yolks. Maybe everyone knew this but me.
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You guys have it all wrong ... you put the eggs in water, turn on the burner, then go to the mall. Yes, I did this one day! I came home quite a while later and the house was filled with smoke - thank goodness I didn't burn the house down! It took MONTHS to get rid of the smell! And, no, my husband doesn't know the real story!
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