After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. These are the perfect tips and tricks if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer.

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The Best Hard Boiled Eggs

When Madeline was little, around 2 years old, she was pretty fascinated with eggs. Perhaps bordering on obsession. She was always asking to hold one when I had eggs out. And unfortunately, she didn’t seem to understand that one wrong move with a raw egg in her hands would crush it.

So I found myself making eggs a lot, but I’ve never been able to figure out the best way to boil eggs. Madeline never really gotten into eating them. She just wanted me to open the hard boiled eggs up and remove the white so she could find the “baby egg” (the yolk) inside.

I used to hate cooking hard boiled eggs, even though I enjoy eating them by themselves for a snack or chopped up on top of a salad. Why did I hate making them? Because I would either under or overcook the egg.

Overcooked hard boiled eggs are just gross, in my opinion. Soft boiled eggs have never appealed to me. The same way I’ve never really liked over easy eggs. I have never been a fan of a runny yolk.

For whatever reason, eggs are just one of those foods that I’m particularly particular about. Rather, I like my eggs perfectly done. Not over cooked, not undercooked. Perhaps I’m like Goldilocks in that way. For me, my eggs have to be just right.

On top of the doneness issues, the shells were hard to peel away without removing chunks of the white with it, and that was sort of a drag. I mean, how do you peel an egg without the shell sticking? It shouldn’t be that hard!

Thanks to Madeline’s obsession during her younger years, I finally figured out how to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. I learned that this is just as much about the method as it is the question of how long to boil eggs, so I thought that I’d share my method (thanks to lots and lots of trial and error!).

How to Boil Eggs

Follow these simple instructions for easy peel hard boiled eggs. The following set of instructions have proven to be the best way to boil eggs perfectly every time.

Put the egg(s) in a pot with cold water that completely covers the egg, plus a little extra water to spare. About an inch or so. Add one teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Let the egg boil for a minute or two. Turn the heat off, remove the pot from the burner and place it on an unheated burner or on the counter with a hot pad under it (so as not to damage your countertops) and cover it with a lid. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg.

How Long to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs

Wondering how long to boil eggs? That depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large, or extra larger) as well as how done you like your egg. Using this method with a large egg, I found that the perfect time was 14 minutes.

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How to Easily Peel Boiled Eggs

Now that you’ve learned the best way to boil eggs so you’re left with easy peel hard boiled eggs, it’s time we discussed the best way to peel hard boiled eggs. Here’s what I’ve learned about peeling hard boiled eggs:

Once cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks. Then, peel the eggs under cold tap water. Once peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside.

How Long Are Boiled Eggs Good For?

Wondering how long can you keep hard boiled eggs? These easy peel hard boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator — peeled or unpeeled — for up to 1 week.

Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs

Use Older Eggs

Have you ever wondered why is it hard to peel boiled eggs? Me too! The #1 reason is that white’s pH is low. The low pH causes it to stick to the shell membrane.

Cook Eggs in Cold Water

What can you do? The first thing you should do is plan ahead. That means, when you want to make hard boiled eggs you should begin by buying your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them is best. If you purchase farm fresh eggs, you might want to consider more than a week in advance.

Don’t pre-boil the water when you are making hard boiled eggs. Boiling eggs starting in cold water allows the egg to gradually warm up, along with the water, and prevents cracks from forming in the shell.

Salt the Water

Don’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? Adding salt (and less fresh eggs) helps with easier peeling of your hard boiled eggs. Don’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps.

Let the Eggs Cool Before Peeling Them

Cool the eggs before peeling so they are easy to handle without burning your hands, and then make sure you peel them under cold water — this also helps make the peeling easier.

To speed the cooling process, you can add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool. Or, if you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator.

More Easy Egg Recipes:

Check out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the recipe index archives for even more great recipe ideas:

Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad is a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peek hard boiled eggs!

In this Chorizo and Eggs Scramble, scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage.

These Southwest Breakfast Bowls are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings.

I love making Baked Eggs with Sausage and Kale during the holidays! It makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch the whole family adores.

It doesn’t get better than this classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe. Homemade quiche is easier to make than you’d expect!

Is making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip?

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Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs Yield: 1 hard boiled egg Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Additional Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 34 minutes Follow these simple instructions for hard boiled eggs that turn out perfectly every time. Print Ingredients Eggs

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1 teaspoon Salt Instructions Buy your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them. Put the egg(s) in a pot with cold water that completely covers the egg, plus a little extra water to spare. About an inch or so. Add one teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Make sure it is a strong, rolling boil. Let the egg boil for a minute or two. Turn the heat off, remove the pot from the burner and place it on an unheated burner or on the counter with a hot pad under it (so as not to damage your countertops) and cover it with a lid. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. Using this method with a large egg, I found that the perfect time was 14 minutes. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. To speed the cooling process, you can add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool. Or, if you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator. Peeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier. Recommended Products As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Measuring Spoon Set

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