Boil and Cool The Eggs
When I make my hard boiled eggs, I always put a pinch of baking soda and a pinch of salt into the water. Apparently this is supposed to help the eggs loosen from the shell and solidify the egg white – this makes it much easier to peel. I bring my pot of water to a boil then carefully place the eggs into the pot. Don’t crowd the eggs and make sure they are covered with water. I simmer mine for 13 minutes.
After the 13 minutes, I dump the hot water out of the pot and run a trickle of cold water into the pot for 10 minutes. If you have a few trays of ice handy, you can just put your eggs in an ice bath for the cooling time.
Peel The Eggs and Enjoy!
You’ll be surprised at how easily the shell peels off! Hard boiled eggs keep well in the fridge for up to a week – with or without the peel.
If you’d like to watch the video instructions, please click on this link or check out the video below:
Doggie Approved!
I do ice my eggs after boiling them, but I didn’t know about the salt or baking soda. I’ll have to try that.
dear Rain wow your eggs are peeled so finely ,i put salt but thanks for telling abut baking soda
we too transfer boiled eggs in cold water afterwards though timing you mentioned i will watch out for it
loved the recipe ABSOLUTELY :)))
thanks for sharing
you are so talented my friend hats off to you !
love and blessings
Hello Rain,
Thanks for the tip! I love the photo of your dogs waiting for some eggs. YUM!
Beautiful photos, I love the horse mural at the airport. The food does look yummy. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Thanks For Sharing
Thanks for your comment!
Amazing! I’ll remember your advice the next time I boil eggs.
Thanks Gigi! ♥
Ok, Rain. Next time I’m trying salt and baking soda added to the water. I’ve finally learned how to boil (almost always) perfectly hard boiled eggs, but infortunately easy peeling still eludes me.
The peeling is SO frustrating Becki, but since I’ve been doing it this way, I’m having zero issues, it’s a pleasure now! ☺
Thanks, Rain, for the tip about adding baking soda and salt to make the eggs peel easier. I’ve never done this and sometimes, but not always, the shells will just not peel easily. I’m trying your suggestions next time we boil some.
Great Dorothy! I hope it works for you. It’s so frustrating when they don’t peel well!
Those eggs look good 🙂
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan! ☺
Looks like doggies are interesting.
They love those eggs Dora! ♥