Ah, consider the egg ...
I grew up not really ever being told how to boil an egg. Which is probably just as well given that I also grew up thinking that pale yellow centers with a green coating around them was just the way a boiled egg looked. Trust me; if yours are green, you need to read the directions again. (Love you, Mom!!)
So let's look at how to boil eggs -from soft to hard - and some great things you can do with them once you've got a fridge full of boiled eggs.
Video Instructions
So Why Do You Want to Boil Eggs?
Boiled Eggs - The Hard Variety
This is how I do it - every week!!
1Add the eggs to a pot and fill with cool water until the eggs are covered.
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Turn the burner on high and place the pot on the heat. Cover with a lid to get the water boiling faster.
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Keep an eye on the pot until the water starts to boil. Turn the burner down to low at that point and set your timer for 10 minutes.
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When the timer goes off, remove the pot from the flame and drain the water from it. Add cool water to the pot repeatedly to cool down the eggs. Once the pot is no longer hot, add cool water, then ice. (Or, you could prepare an ice water bath and put the eggs directly into it.) This stops the cooking process, so the eggs don't get overcooked.)
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Peel your eggs and enjoy!
NOTE: Your timing might be different depending on your elevation.
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Boiled Eggs - Just the Variety
If you've been looking for instructions on how to boil eggs because you want to eat them (as opposed to just color them), you're probably already confused because there are almost as many different options for boiling an egg as there are people on the planet. Or so it seems. Here are the basic differences you've probably run across:- Salt vs. No Salt
There are those who swear by putting salt in the water to help create a boiled egg that will peel perfectly every time. Others say the salt just makes the eggs tough so leave it out.
Susan Says: Tried it. Didn't see that it made a difference so I just leave it out.
- What Comes First - The Water Or The Egg?
There are two schools of thought here as well. Do you bring the water to a boil, then add the eggs? Or do you add the eggs, then bring the water to a boil?
Susan Says: Tried it. Find it just easier to start with everything in the pot so I don't boil the water away.
- Boiling Mad or Just Let It Simmer?
Debate rages about whether the water should be raging while the eggs are cooking. Some people believe you should turn the heat down first to slow down the cooking process and get a more uniform cooking.
Susan Says: Tried it. Find I get a more evenly cooked egg by turning down the heat.
Storing Your Eggs After Boiling
To Peel or Not To Peel?There is some debate as to whether you should peel your eggs right away or wait until you actually plan to use them. Most of the issue/conundrum comes from whether it makes the egg easier or harder to peel. Me, I'm more interested in how quickly I can eat it, so I peel mine right away. I then typically store them in a plastic sandwich bag in the fridge. (Ooo! Fancy!)
If you plan to peel as needed, you can just plop the eggs back into the container they came in and you're good. An extra tip: Add some food coloring to the water to change the color of the shell. This helps you separate your cooked from your uncooked eggs. (You can also spin them on the counter, but coloring is fun!)
Will your Easter eggs look like these?
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Share Your Cooking Adventures Here!
Did you find this information helpful? Were you able to successfully boil your eggs? Got a tip to share? Let's hear from you.
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- SusanVillasLewis SusanVillasLewis Aug 7, 2009 @ 8:02 am | in reply to EricMelanson
- Hey Eric! A lens the name Squidoo gives its one-page websites. Much like the lens in a camera or telescope, the idea is that the page provides a focused look at a topic.
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- EricMelanson EricMelanson Aug 6, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
- Why is everyone saying "lens"? what is that????
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- Nikita Kondraskov Nikita Kondraskov May 15, 2009 @ 11:30 am
- Painting them is a lot more fun.
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- MsSnow4a MsSnow4a May 12, 2009 @ 7:18 pm
- Did you know you can boil eggs in a solar cooker? cool huh??
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- Avare Avare May 1, 2009 @ 12:51 am
- Very funny :) 5 stars :D
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