Tips on How to Hard Boil an Egg

Tips on How to Hard Boil an Egg

Tips

 * Using a teaspoon can help keep the egg white intact while you peel it. Pinch off a small section of shell and membrane from the large end. Insert spoon under shell and membrane so that the spoon cups the egg. Then just slide the spoon around and peel off sections of shell.
 * If you are using white eggs, throw some onion skins (the dry brown part) in the water when you cook them. They will color the eggs a pretty shade of brown, and you'll be able to tell the difference between cooked and uncooked at a glance.
 * By adding a sprinkle of baking soda to the boiling water, you can crack both ends of the egg (after boiling), put your mouth against the smaller end, and blow. It may take a few tries, but the egg will come out the other side!
 * If you're going to be cutting the boiled eggs in half, you might want to use the freshest eggs you can find, since they tend to have a more centered yolk and less likelihood of greening. Try the tips above to help peel fresh eggs.
 * Stirring the eggs a couple of times while the water is coming to a boil helps center the yolk and ensure even cooking.
 * Recipe ideas for hard-boiled eggs include deviled eggs, egg salad, breakfast burritos, salad nicoise, and much more!
 * When you boil the eggs make sure the water is at boiling point. Cook the egg for 12 minutes for a large, 15 minutes for an extra large.
 * Letting the eggs come to room temperature before boiling will help prevent the yolks from turning green and prevent cracking.
 * Some sources recommend making a shallow hole with a pin at the flat end before boiling, so that the expanding air can escape and the chance of cracking will be reduced. However, studies have shown this isn't always a reliable technique.

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