How to Make Easy-Peel Hard-"Boiled" Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the disappointment of peeling a hard-boiled egg only to have it come out in a mangled mess, leaving tiny pieces of eggshell clinging to its surface. It's enough to make even the most patient cook frustrated. But fear not, because there is a simple solution to this common kitchen conundrum: easy-peel hard-"boiled" eggs.

While hard-boiled eggs are a staple in many kitchens, they can be notoriously difficult to peel. The membrane between the egg white and the s...

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Ingredients

  • 12 extra large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 eggs

  • Fill a stainless steel steamer pot with about 1 inch water and bring to a boil.
  • Add eggs to the steamer tray, carefully lower into the pot, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 10 minutes for medium yolks or 15 minutes for fully-cooked yolks.
  • Remove the steamer tray and rattle eggs around to crack the shells. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from water bath.
  • Gently crack each egg, roll on a cutting board, then peel the shell off from the fat end towards the point.
  • Nutrition

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 216mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg