You've boiled just enough eggs for your favorite deviled eggs recipe, and as soon as you attempt to peel them, you find that the white is sticking to the shell, leaving you with a big, ugly mess. All cooks have experienced this at least once. Take heart, there are several tips you can try to eliminate the problem of the difficult to peel hard boiled egg.
Instructions
1. Use eggs that are a minimum of 3 days old, and 5 to 7 days old is even better. If you know you'll be needing beautifully peeled hard boiled eggs, buy your eggs about a week ahead of time.
2. Remove the eggs from the refrigerator and let them warm to room temperature before you boil them. Don't drop the eggs in the boiling water, but start with cool water and let the water and eggs heat together.
3. Allow the boiled eggs to soak in ice water for a few minutes before you peel them. Doing so will help the eggs to separate from the shell, making them easier to peel.
4. Try lightly tapping both ends of the boiled egg on your counter, cracking the ends. Lay the egg on its side and roll it gently with the palm of your hand so the entire shell is cracked. The shell will slide off easily.
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