How to make HARD BOILED EGGS so the shell won't stick

make HARD BOILED EGGS so the shell won't stick

I know there are probably a hundred ways to boil an egg but we still have the ago old question... how do you boil an egg and not have the shell stick! I can't promise you perfect results but here is what works for me every time! Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  First, start out by using eggs that are not too fresh! Shop for eggs that are the least fresh by looking at the dates and choosing the carton of eggs that will expire the soonest. Eggs that are less fresh have a little pocket of air in them and this makes the shell slide off when peeling them!
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  Put the eggs in a sauce pan and cover them with hot water. Then bring them to a full boil and let them boil for about 5 minutes. Then just cover the pot and let them sit in the boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Sometimes I forget and leave them in there until the water is cool. That's fine, they still peel great!
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  The real secret here is to use eggs that are not too fresh! If you are planning on making egg salad for a party or deviled eggs that need to be pretty and not all torn up by ripping off the shells then just buy your eggs early and let them sit in the fridge for a week or two. Just as long as you use them by the expiration date you will be fine. The closer you get to the expiration date the better!
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  If you are planning on making pickled eggs or want a recipe for a nifty egg salad please read my article on "How to make PICKLED EGGS quick easy and CHEAP" in the resources section below this article.

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Comments

29412455 Feb 12, 2012
it also works great to just add a good amount of salt to the water you are boiling the eggs in and they usually peel easy!

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