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Read more: [Leftover Egg Ideas](https://www.gettystewart.com/recipes-for-left-over-hard-boiled-eggs/), [10 FAQs About Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/egg-facts-top-10-faqs-about-eggs/), [Dilly Egg Salad Recipe](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-dillicious-egg-salad/), [Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffins](https://www.gettystewart.com/ham-egg-cheese-muffins/)., This stove-top cooking method will help avoid pitted, stubborn to peel hard cooked eggs. The only other method that will give you better results is using a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. [Click here](https://www.hippressurecooking.com/cracked-soft-medium-and-hard-boiled-eggs-in-the-pressure-cooker/) for more about how pressure cooking eggs works. ## Alternate Method to Peeling   When peeling eggs do you end up with smooth or pitted eggs? ## How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled (Hard Cooked) Eggs   Make many tiny cracks all over the egg and gently roll on counter to separate the white from the delicate membrane lining the egg shell. That will help the peel come off in big sheets. You’ll find that people make hard cooked eggs in all sorts of ways. If you’re not fussy about taste, texture or color – any method will do. However, if you want easy to peel eggs that don’t have rubbery egg whites, dry chalky yolks and dark green rings, try this method: - First, choose eggs that are at least 7-10 days old – the fresher the egg, the harder to peel. Fresh eggs are perfect for poaching or frying sunny side up. - Place eggs in a single layer in a pot. - Cover with water so there’s about 1/2 to 1 inch of water above the eggs. (While some people recommend adding salt or baking soda to the water, I’ve never found this to make a difference.) - Bring to a full rolling boil. - Once boiling, turn off the heat. - Put a lid on the pot and let rest for **10-12 minutes** (the perfect time for solid but not over cooked yolks of large eggs). - Set a timer\! - Immediately after the 10-12 minutes are up, run cold water over eggs and let sit in an ice/snow bath for 2-3 minutes.   Cool eggs quickly under running cold water or in an ice bath. Note: Technically, we should be calling the “Hard Cooked Eggs” instead of “Hard Boiled Eggs” since we’re not boiling the eggs. ## Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs – If you don’t have a Pressure Cooker Do all of these steps\! - After the eggs have cooled in ice water for a minute, gently crack the shell of each egg. Just enough to let a little water seep in. - Put the eggs back in the ice water for another 1 to 3 minutes so that the water can penetrate in between the shell and the egg white. - Take out an egg and gently crack the shell all around it – you don’t want to crack it so hard that the shell tears into the egg white. - Gently but firmly roll the egg on a counter using the palm of your hand. Don’t press super hard – you don’t want to squish the egg, you just want to make a thousand tiny cracks all around the egg. You should begin to feel the shell separating from the egg white. I find this step really, really helps. Don’t skip it\! - Peel the egg starting at the wide end where the air sac is. Use the thin membrane to peel back the tiny pieces of shell. - If more help is needed, peel the egg under running water so that the water runs between the shell membrane and the egg white.   Roll boiled eggs, gently but firmly.   You want 1,000’s of tiny little cracks.   Start peeling at the wider end. [](https://www.gettystewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_9416.jpg) Water helps separate the shell. [](https://www.gettystewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Smooth-peeled-egg.jpg) Smooth with no tears on the egg.   Boil and peel a batch all at once. ## How long to cook hard boiled eggs? For the best texture of hard cooked eggs where both the yolk and white are fully cooked, keep them in the boiled water for 12 minutes. This prevents dry, crumbly, chalky eggs with that green/gray ring but ensures the egg is cooked solid. Every minute you reduce from this time, will get you a softer, less set yolk. If you go less than 6 minutes, you’re heading into soft yolk territory and if you go less than that your whites will be soft as well. Of course, eggs are a natural product and there’s always a little give or take. Experiment and find the perfect timing for you. For example, I used to leave mine for 14 minutes, but am now cooking our eggs for about 10 minutes. You do you\! ## How long to cook soft boiled eggs? If you prefer a soft boiled egg or soft cooked egg where the yolk remains runny and the white is not fully set keep them in the boiled water for 4-6 minutes. ## How long do cooked eggs last? In the shell, cooked eggs will last for **7 days** in the fridge. Peeled, cooked eggs will also last for **7 days** in the fridge. I learned this from [Manitoba Egg Farmers](https://www.eggs.mb.ca/). Once mixed with other ingredients, use within 3-4 days. ## Can I freeze cooked eggs? No, it’s not recommened – the texture will get all messed up! Check out these [Ideas for Using Cooked Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/recipes-for-left-over-hard-boiled-eggs/). ## Video: How to peel an egg, single-handed  Now that you have beautifully peeled eggs, how will you serve them? Here are some recipes to consider. ## Recipe for Hard Cooked Eggs   [Print Recipe](https://www.gettystewart.com/wprm_print/easy-peel-cooked-eggs) 3\.77 from 46 votes ## Easy Peel Cooked Eggs This stove-top cooking method will help avoid pitted, stubborn to peel hard cooked eggs. To get easy peel hard boiled eggs that don't have rubbery egg whites, dry chalky yolks, dark green rings, follow these simple techniques. Prep : 3 minutes mins Cook : 12 minutes mins Total Time: 15 minutes mins Servings: 1 egg Author: Getty Stewart ### Ingredients - eggs - water ### Instructions - Choose the oldest eggs you have for easy peeling. - Place in single layer and cover with water so there’s about ½ to 1 inch of water above eggs. - Bring to full rolling boil. Immediately turn off heat. - Cover and let rest for 10-12 minutes for perfect hard cooked eggs or 4-6 minutes for soft cooked eggs. Set a timer\! - Immediately, put eggs in an ice bath for 2-3 minutes. - Crack each shell once to let a little water seep in between the shell and egg to make peeling easy. - Gently crack the shell all around into MANY tiny pieces, just don’t pierce the egg white. - Gently but firmly roll the egg on a counter with your palm. Don’t squish the egg, just make a thousand tiny cracks all around the egg. You’ll begin to feel the shell separating from the egg white. - Start peeling where the air sac is. Get under the thin membrane and use it to peel back the tiny pieces of shell. For more help, peel under running water so the water runs between the shell and egg - Enjoy\! ### Video ### Notes Timing: I used to let them rest in the boiled water for 14 minutes – but 10-12 minutes is actually all you need\! Soft-Cooked Eggs: If you prefer a soft, runny yolk let them rest in the boiled water for 4-6 minutes. Cooked eggs are delicious on their own, on top of salads or in these favourite recipes. - [Deviled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/8-tips-for-the-best-deviled-eggs-ever/) - [Ham and Egg Muffins](https://www.gettystewart.com/ham-egg-cheese-muffins/) - [Easy Pickled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-pickle-eggs-the-fast-and-easy-way/) - [Lightened Up Dillicious Egg](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-dillicious-egg-salad/) Tried this recipe?Mention [@GetGettyS](https://www.instagram.com/GetGettyS) or tag [\#GetGettyS](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/GetGettyS) ### Nutrition Facts (per serving) Serving: 1egg \| Calories: 63kcal \| Carbohydrates: 0\.3g \| Protein: 6g \| Fat: 4g \| Sodium: 62mg \| Sugar: 0\.2g \| Iron: 1mg Course: Eggs Keyword: boiled eggs, easy-peel, eggs ## Recipes for Using Your Beautiful Hard Cooked Eggs - [Deviled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/8-tips-for-the-best-deviled-eggs-ever/) - [Ham and Egg Muffins](https://www.gettystewart.com/ham-egg-cheese-muffins/) - [Easy Pickled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-pickle-eggs-the-fast-and-easy-way/) - [Lightened Up Dillicious Egg Salad](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-dillicious-egg-salad/) I’d love to know how this method worked for you and how you’re going to use you hard cooked eggs. As you can see from the comments below, people have had various degrees of success. All I can say is that this method consistently works for me but some eggs are more stubborn than others. Using eggs that are 7 days or older is definitely a critical factor. And for particularly stubborn old eggs, using water between the egg membrane and the egg white also works wonders. So, let me know how things work for you. ## More egg posts - [7 Tips for Perfect Poached Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/7-tips-for-perfect-poached-eggs/) - [Top 10 Frequently Asked Egg Questions](https://www.gettystewart.com/egg-facts-top-10-faqs-about-eggs/) - [How to Choose the Right Eggs: Standard, Free Run, Free Range, Organic, Omega3, Pastured](https://www.gettystewart.com/choosing-the-right-egg/) - [Hard Cooked Eggs in the Oven: Not All their Cracked Up to Be](https://www.gettystewart.com/hard-cooked-eggs-in-the-oven-not-all-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/) - [How to Freeze Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-freeze-eggs/) [ ](https://gettystewart.kit.com/d54371ee5c) ## *Simple Everyday Eggs – FREE ebook* With NO ads, tons of tips and classic & unique recipes in one convenient place\! Eggs are one of my go to protein sources. 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[Sign up for seasonal tips and recipes](https://www.gettystewart.com/gettys-seasonal-newsletter/) delivered straight to your inbox, and dive deeper with my **[books, guides](https://www.gettystewart.com/store/)**, or **[YouTube content](https://www.youtube.com/@GettyStewart)**.* ## 125 Comments 1.   **[Lawrence Grace](http://gettysmart/)** says: [April 19, 2025 at 2:18 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62079) (There’s sometimes that one bad egg in a nest! ) 🥚🪹 😆 Perfectly Boiled & Peeled Eggs for Beet Pickled Eggs, using my method for boiling and peeling. This method works EGGCELLENT 💯 % ALWAYS!!!\! Place your eggs in a pot and cover eggs completely with water and place on a lid. Turn burner on high and bring to a hard bubbling boil. Once the water starts the hard bubbling boil, keep the lid on and turn off the burner. (You can keep the pot on that burner or transfer the pot to an unused burner.) Let the eggs set for 20-30 minutes depending on your doneness preferences of the yolk. When your doneness is reached, pour the eggs and water into a colander and run cold water over the eggs to stop the cooking and start cooling the eggs until cool enough to pick up. Fill the pot with enough cold water to completely cover the eggs. You can add ice to the water to speed things up if you desire. Once cool, on a hard surface tap the fat part of the egg ( the egg’s Air Cell) to allow water to penetrate between the outer membrane ( Very thin skin-like substance) ” the albumin ” ( The White Part ) which will release the outer membrane from the albumin but stick to the shell instead. Do this to all eggs and place the eggs in the cold water bath for 10-20 min. When ready to peel the eggs, hold the egg with the fat part up starting at the cracked fat part of the egg allowing the water to go downwards toward the smaller part of the egg helping to release the membrane. If the white part starts to tear; dip the egg back into the pot of cold water a few times or place it in there and let soak some more while you peel the other eggs. 🥚 [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62079) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [April 29, 2025 at 9:50 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62724) THanks for sharing your method – very similar to what I recommend. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62724) 2.   **Jeff d** says: [April 15, 2025 at 5:51 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-61840)  Why go through all these gyrations to boil and peel hard boiled eggs.The Dash egg cooker,on Amazon and many other places,sells them for around \$20.00.They are a set it and forget it.I have nothing to do with Dash.Myself and many of my guy and lady friends own them. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-61840) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [April 29, 2025 at 9:53 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62728) do we really need a separate cooker? Once you learn how to cook eggs – it’s so easy you never think about it again – you just do it. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-62728) 3.   **Becky** says: [June 4, 2024 at 4:43 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55801) The 12 minutes works for me every time. This is a tip I learned years ago from a caterer…if you even care about the yolks being centered for deviled eggs. “To center yolks perfectly in anticipation of making deviled eggs: place a rubber band around the carton of eggs, and set the carton on its side in the refrigerator for 24 hours before hard boiling the eggs. Yolks will be centered.” [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55801) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [June 10, 2024 at 11:05 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55861) Thank you Becky, this is a great tip\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55861) 4.   **Zigmund** says: [May 24, 2024 at 8:52 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55690) STEAM eggs for exactly 13 minutes then into ice bath. Shells come off easy and perfect hard cooked. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55690) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 27, 2024 at 6:53 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55711) Thanks for sharing another option. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-55711) 5.   **[Craig Faustus Buck](http://craigfaustusbuck.com/)** says: [October 24, 2023 at 1:25 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54309)  I’ve used this method for years, except I only let them sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. They come out perfect. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54309) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [October 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54316) Awesome, I think I could go less than 14 minutes, I’ll try it and see. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54316) 6.   **Carmen** says: [October 14, 2023 at 8:54 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54267) I was wondering if I can leave the hard boiled eggs in their shell and put them in a glass container in the fridge? Don’t they stay fresher in their shell until you need to use them Thank you [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54267) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [October 17, 2023 at 9:02 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54279) I’m like you, it I’m not going to eat them right away, I store them in their shell for extra protection. Technically, however both peeled and unpeeled hard cooked eggs can be stored up to a week according to egg experts. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54279) 7.   **Wilson** says: [September 25, 2023 at 10:30 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54164)  No boil. No eggs in hot water. Both can cause the membrane to glue the egg to the shell. 1: Bring 1″ of water to a boil. 2: place the eggs in the top section of the double boiler, set over the boiling water, and cover. 3. Turn down burner just to keep a light boil(steam) going. 4: set timer for 16 min. 5. Times up put in cold water to stop the cooking (Ice water if you need them faster) 6. Peel any way you want. The shell never sticks. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54164) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [September 29, 2023 at 7:31 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54187) I’m happy to say my method has worked for me for decades but I’m glad you found something that works for you. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-54187) 8.   **Sue Thomas** says: [May 4, 2023 at 2:22 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53447) I boil my water, add eggs, boil for 12 minutes, drain and add cold water, peel while very hot, crack shell at wide end against the sink. Never have problems the shell slides right off. My late Grampy taught me this and it’s worked every time. I’m sure your tips work too. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53447) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 8, 2023 at 9:19 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53462) I’ve never tried boiling the water first, glad it works for you and that you have your Grampy’s tips to remember him by\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53462) 9.   **Barbara** says: [March 29, 2018 at 5:42 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-52387) Absolutely the best hard boiled eggs we have ever made. Followed the instructions exactly and it exactly worked. No shredded whites. No serous peeling. Simple easy peeling. Super good recipe! Thank you\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-52387) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 31, 2018 at 3:12 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-52436) Thanks for the feedback Barbara\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-52436) 10.   **Kristy Miller** says: [March 5, 2018 at 6:55 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-51552) After destroying a carton of eggs trying to peel them, I found your blog. I followed your steps & it made a world of difference! My eggs aren’t perfect, but I think it takes some practice to get the method juuuuust right. Thank you for posting\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-51552) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 5, 2018 at 4:29 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-51570) Glad it helped Kristy. And yes, I do think it takes a little practice, especially the rolling part – not too hard, not too gently. And you don’t think breaking the shell into a million tiny shards is a good thing, but if you peel from the airpocket and get under that little layer of skin, those tiny shards will all come off. Just keep at it\! Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-51570) 11.   **Margie** says: [November 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46289) I’ve tryed your way.I have tryed every way possible and if a egg doesn’t wont to peel right it won’t. Sorry [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46289) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [November 29, 2017 at 10:03 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46716) Aw, shucks sorry you haven’t found an easy peel method that works for you. Keep trying and let us know if you find one that works for you\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46716) 1.   **Marsha L Milliken** says: [May 18, 2023 at 2:37 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53500) Use an insta pot when all else fails. The 5 5 5 method. Perfectly peeled eggs every time. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53500) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 19, 2023 at 9:29 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53506) For sure. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53506) 2.   **[Cat Thompson](https://youtube.com/@CatT1987)** says: [April 25, 2023 at 8:32 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53409) I totally agree with you and I’ve tried it the way this person has related exactly that way and they still don’t peel cleanly. There was one time that I had an egg that was easy to take the peel off and that’s when I forgot about the water and the egg boiled for almost 30 minutes. I decided to save it and I put it in an ice bath and then in the fridge and the next day I went to peel it and it came right off and the egg was perfect btw\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53409) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 1, 2023 at 9:18 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53427) I continue to have success with this method everytime I hard cook eggs. I follow all the steps in the same way, every time. It is also important to use older eggs, fresh eggs are beautiful for fried eggs, but they really stick to the shell when cooked. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-53427) 12.   **MommaWaters** says: [November 21, 2017 at 7:47 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46161) OK, so I’ve used this method and it works amazing! But my question: can you use the same method of peeling if after you shock the eggs in the ice bath can you put them in the fridge overnight then pick up where your left off and follow the peeling process when you are ready? Or would you recommend peeling them right away and storing them in a certain manner to keep them from getting rubbery and drying out until you’re ready to use them (say for deviled eggs) [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46161) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [November 21, 2017 at 9:04 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46167) I store hard cooked eggs in the shell and peel them as I need them. They’re still easy to peel after using this cooking method. Hope that helps. Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-46167) 13.   **Stephanie** says: [October 18, 2017 at 5:32 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-44178) I learned to boil the water then put the egg in, turn it down to low and let it cook for 11 minutes so that’s what I do. Then I let it sit in ice water until it cools down. I’ve also used the rolling the egg on the counter method since I was a child and it’s always helped me. Along with soaking in water and running it under the water when peeling. I don’t always get the perfect peel but if I’m patient with it then I usually get it or get a mostly perfect one. Thanks for the tip about starting to peel at the wide end. It never occurred to me to start st the air pocket although it makes so much sense. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-44178) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [October 18, 2017 at 10:42 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-44204) Thanks for sharing your technique and experience. All the best, Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-44204) 14.   **Cendy** says: [August 3, 2017 at 2:43 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-38884) This was genius! I boiled 12 eggs and 8/12 peeled off soooo easily and perfectly\! The other 4 were still a little pitted, but still nothing like it used to be. They still looked like eggs\! (I admit, I added a dash of baking soda… just for good luck!) Thanks for posting this!!! So incredibly wonderful!\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-38884) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [August 3, 2017 at 2:11 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-38921) Hi Cendy, Thanks for sharing your experience, I’m happy you found it useful. Some eggs are just a little more stubborn than others. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-38921) 15. Pingback: How Do You Make Boiled Eggs - How To Cook 16.   **Elizabeth Manandik** says: [February 6, 2017 at 6:42 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23842) I tried this today and it worked beautifully! I’ve tried so many different methods and NONE of them worked. This one really did work! I’m super excited to have come across your blog. Thank you\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23842) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [February 7, 2017 at 9:06 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-24009) Hurray, Elizabeth! I’m glad it worked for you and that you have a new egg boiling & peeling technique to use. I’m super excited you came across my blog too, and that you took the time to comment. Thanks\! Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-24009) 17.   **Rmi** says: [February 1, 2017 at 4:44 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23031) You are a such a kind, and patient person for diligently responding to messages on this post for almost 3 years! I’ve never witnessed anything like this before. You’ve responded kindly to every unconstructive message thrown at you and with delight with every kind comment. You are just as good at teaching good character as you are at teaching how to cook eggs! I will always remember this and I am thrilled that there are kind people out there! Your kindness has definitely made an impression on me\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23031) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [February 1, 2017 at 5:30 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23121) What a lovely comment to read first thing this morning. Thank you. Never doubt that there are a lot of good and kind people in the world. I suspect you’re one of them\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-23121) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [April 17, 2017 at 2:14 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-30499) Thanks for a lovely message and your support, Alannah\! Sounds like that egg cooker works really well. Something to consider for those who enjoy eggs regularly. Rolling on the counter does make a difference. Getting the right pressure so you crack the shell without cutting into the egg white does take a little practice, but well worth it. Thanks for stopping by and all the best, Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-30499) 2.   **Alice** says: [April 27, 2017 at 10:07 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-31301) I agree. Thank you. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-31301) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 2, 2017 at 1:57 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-31613) Thank you Alice, I appreciate your thoughts. All the best, Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-31613) 18.   **Mark** says: [January 11, 2017 at 3:59 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-20159) For easy peel and perfectly cooked, eggs should never be boiled only steamed. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-20159) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [January 11, 2017 at 3:33 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-20230) You’re right, despite the name, you don’t want to actually boil your hard boiled eggs! That’s why in this method, you bring the water to a hard boil and then STOP, remove the pot from the element and let the eggs rest for 14 minutes. Steaming would be very similar to this. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-20230) 19.   **Keondra Thompson** says: [December 13, 2016 at 4:55 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-16300) How high does the heat needs to be? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-16300) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [December 13, 2016 at 5:22 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-16307) Hi Keondra, Start with a pot of cold water with the eggs then bring it up to a boil over high heat. Once you hit a hard boil (big bubbles breaking the surface of the water continually) turn the heat off and remove from the pot from the oven. Cover and let sit for 14 minutes. Hope this helps. All the best, Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-16307) 20.   **Ole** says: [December 3, 2016 at 12:33 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-14787) The age of the Eggs doesn’t matter, just “Steam” the Eggs, in a half inch of Water, which is a win win, save Energy and Water! 🙂 When done, run cold Water on the Eggs, let them cool down, put a lid on, or transfer to a container with a lid, and gently shake… It takes 5 seconds to peel 10 Eggs that way, all flawless, unless you’ve been shaking too hard 🙂 P.S in Japan that is actually a Sports event\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-14787) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [December 4, 2016 at 4:33 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-15002) Thanks for the tips, Ole. A sporting event – what fun\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-15002) 21.   **Aly** says: [October 26, 2016 at 6:48 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-9893) Worked like a charm\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-9893) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [October 28, 2016 at 4:53 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-10113) Fantastic\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-10113) 1.   **Betty** says: [November 24, 2016 at 1:12 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13562) Just cooked 5 eggs this way. First one was a disaster, barely able to peel it with lots of Knicks in it. With the rest I forgot to roll on the counter and they peeled easier. Not sure I’ll use the method again. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13562) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [November 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13585) Hmm, thanks for trying\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13585) 22.   **John D. Hein** says: [August 9, 2016 at 11:20 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5809) Wow! Just cooked six hard boiled eggs like you said..best luck ever peeling.no more frustration sq.method worked like a dream.. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5809) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [August 15, 2016 at 12:18 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5964) Fantastic, thanks for sharing your results John. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5964) 23.   **Megan** says: [July 22, 2016 at 6:07 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5275) I try most things based on comments so after trying this I thought I would leave a comment! This was my first time making hard boiled eggs, and it worked amazing! It took me two eggs to get down the right pressure to rub the egg in the counter (i broke two in half lol) but thank you for this\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5275) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [July 27, 2016 at 1:14 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5437) Thanks for sharing your experience, Megan! Glad it all worked out and that you now have the magic rolling touch. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-5437) 24.   **Al Rosenkranz** says: [May 8, 2016 at 7:15 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3450) Just made a pot of (10) eggs. I never knew about or tried the “crack and continue the ice bath” step before. Doing that this time and taking Crystals comment about easy on the pressure while rolling them. Didn’t take the time to read the other comments… just the first 5 or 6, then the last ones… I’ll let you know how they come out when I get a chance later. Thanks Al [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3450) 1.   **Al Rosenkranz** says: [May 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3452) Got the chance for a follow up reply…. worked fine… first one got a small crater, the other 9, once I peeled less forcibly (not like one shucks an ear corn, more like unwrapping a gift intent on saving the paper… ) they came out perfect, although one seemed to show a split in the white. In fact as I took the post second ice bath eggs out of their icy water pool and proceeded to roll them on a large dinner plate (remember I’m a guy and I think like one) as I rolled them on the plate some just split open like a too ripe tomato left a bit too long on the vine. I declare success for this old codger. Thanks Getty. P.S. want a challenge? Teach me how to mend socks and apply patches, emphasis on the socks, my big toe has escaped near every sock I own and this economy does not allow me to fritter away money on socks while mine still have a fine outer appearance, at least when wearing shoes and long pants. LOL Al [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3452) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 8, 2016 at 8:08 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3456) Yes it does take a little finesse, no need for brute power. Glad you’re declaring success! Thanks for coming back and sharing your results\! As for the socks – I’m no stranger to darning socks. Some I won’t bother, but my favorite wool socks I don’t mind darning. Need some thicker darning thread and then you use a weaving pattern sewing vertically from one side of the hole to the next, then you start sewing horizontally across the hole weaving over and under the vertical threads. And you’re well on your way! Good luck. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3456) 2.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 8, 2016 at 8:04 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3455) Finger crossed\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3455) 25.   **Weny** says: [May 7, 2016 at 9:41 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3440) Ok that didn’t work at all. The inner skin was stuck to the shell and now I have a mess to take to my Supper Club. My question for you is this: Do you have and electric stove or a gas burners? I’m thinking the gas cools down faster and they need to cook maybe a little longer. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3440) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 8, 2016 at 8:04 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3454) I use a natural gas range. Could it be elevation and boiling point differences? I’m pretty close to sea level here. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3454) 26.   **MICKI** says: [April 30, 2016 at 4:23 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3342) A Farm Fresh Egg can still come out clean when peeled it needs to be boiled different. Bring water to a boil first. Once water is boiling add your fresh eggs. When water gets back to boil set timer for 11 min. Remove from heat and rinsev with cold water. Peels perfect every time\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3342) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 1, 2016 at 3:27 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3355) Micki, this is great info, thanks for the tip. Farm fresh eggs made easy to peel – whoo hoo\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3355) 1.   **Jackie** says: [January 25, 2017 at 5:54 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-22154) I have fresh eggs and will try this method. One question should eggs be room temp or straight from the fridge? Does it make a difference? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-22154) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [January 25, 2017 at 7:02 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-22161) Hi Jackie, Fresh eggs are tricky, the white and the peel separate with aging making it difficult to get a clean peel. But try it. Check out the comments from Micki and Ole, they had some suggestions for farm fresh eggs. As for temp of egg, mine come straight out of the fridge and into the pot. I’ve never tested this with room temp eggs. Good luck, Getty [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-22161) 27.   **Margaret MacDonald** says: [April 29, 2016 at 11:05 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3330) I do my (older) eggs the way you do – COLD water etc BUT I “prick” the shell before cooking. Cover, bring to boil, shut off heat & let stand till cooled. Never have any problems !! Pegi [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3330) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 1, 2016 at 3:28 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3357) Another great tip to try, thanks Margaret. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3357) 28.   **Ani** says: [April 28, 2016 at 5:18 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3311) You have me a very HAPPY egg peeler!! THANK YOU so much!! I eat quite a few boiled eggs on salad during the week, easy to take to work. However, I was tired of losing a lot of the white which always stuck to the shell. Well no more of that! I just tried your method for the first time and I was amazed, mouth open amazed! I posted this page to my FB timeline, I just had to share the joy! 🙂 Best, Ani in NC [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3311) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [April 28, 2016 at 5:24 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3312) Thanks Ani, so glad you found the article and it worked\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3312) 29.   **Karen** says: [March 27, 2016 at 7:30 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1811) Just made these this morning. They turned out great. Rolling the eggs before removing the shells makes all. the difference. Thank you [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1811) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 28, 2016 at 2:45 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1881) Thanks for commenting, Karen. I agree, the rolling does make a difference. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1881) 30.   **Karen** says: [March 27, 2016 at 7:24 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1810) Just made these. They turned out great. Rolling the eggs before removing shells, perfection [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1810) 31.   **Brandy** says: [March 26, 2016 at 5:31 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1739) Will it work with fresh eggs? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1739) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 26, 2016 at 6:40 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1742) Fresh eggs are pretty much impossible to peel nicely, at least I haven’t found a method that works consistently. They’ll still cook up nicely and be great for eating in dishes where smooth egg white isn’t a concern. Try serving them in egg cups where people can slice off the top and spoon out the egg from the shell. I think you’ll just get frustrated if you try peeling them for deviled eggs. Good luck and let us know if you come across a technique for fresh eggs. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1742) 1.   **Kathy** says: [March 28, 2016 at 2:00 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1834) For years i had my own chickens mostly brown eggs. They are impossible to peel no matter how old they are. After I got rid of my chickens and used store eggs it was way better. I boil mine for twelve minute pour off the water immediately shake them against the pan to crack the shell them run cold water over them and began to peel them. If they are not too fresh they will peel. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1834) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 28, 2016 at 2:47 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1883) Hi Kathy, thanks for sharing your experience. Easy peel or not, farm fresh eggs are great\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1883) 32.   **steven** says: [March 25, 2016 at 1:59 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1622) this way works perfect — not sure why some of the people cant quite figure it out ?/ only thing different that I do is ..after the 14 minutes…I put them in ice water until the ice melts …and repeat a few more times ..until they are totally cool … and I don’t crack the eggs before I put them back into the water .. same effect .. works great [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1622) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 25, 2016 at 1:23 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1654) Glad it works for you too Steven. Enjoy those eggs\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1654) 33.   **Crystal** says: [March 7, 2016 at 6:25 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1072) This method does work just takes a little practice! When I first began my eggs still looked pitted. I putting too much pressure on the eggs when trolling them on the counter. I applied less pressure and they came out great. Also, I prefer my eggs soft/medium so I only left them on the stove ten minutes. This method works great once you get the hang of it\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1072) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [March 7, 2016 at 5:09 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1101) Thanks for sharing your tips and experience Crystal. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-1101) 34.   **Emily** says: [November 8, 2015 at 9:47 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-150) Just tried this and followed the directions exactly. The eggs weren’t cooked all the way, so when I rolled it on the counter, it collapsed like it was raw. Guess I’ll just go back to the way my mom taught me. The whites may not look perfect, but at least they’re cooked all the way through. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-150) 1.   **Getty** says: [November 9, 2015 at 9:00 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-151) Hmm, not sure what happened, they’ve always come out hard cooked for me. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-151) 1.   **Liza** says: [January 8, 2017 at 2:21 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19797) Maybe the room temperature plays a factor? If you leave the pot for 14 minutes in an airconditioned kitchen or in a hot humid kitchen somewhere in Asia, I think the result would be very different! 😉 [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19797) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [January 8, 2017 at 8:39 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19878) Interesting theory, I wonder if that would have an impact. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19878) 35.   **p** says: [October 28, 2015 at 7:14 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-148) I use an inverted spoon to get under the shell and around the egg. I will add these steps to the process also especially when trying to make deviled eggs. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-148) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 28, 2015 at 9:01 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-149) Thanks for the tip Paula\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-149) 36.   **Jami** says: [October 24, 2015 at 9:24 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-146) Doesn’t work [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-146) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 25, 2015 at 11:40 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-147) Sorry it doesn’t work for you. Let us know if you find something that does. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-147) 37.   **Pam S** says: [October 21, 2015 at 5:45 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-144) My easy method for peeling boiled eggs is to place the egg in a wide mouth jar, add a little bit of water and put the lid on tightly. Shake vigorously for ten seconds or so, then dump the water. The shell usually falls right off, leaving a perfectly peeled egg! Works every time for me. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-144) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 21, 2015 at 6:14 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-145) Another idea to try, thanks Pam\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-145) 38.   **Lucy** says: [October 20, 2015 at 6:44 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-142) FOLLOWED STEP BY STEP, OLDER EGGS, TIMERS, AND ALL. DID NOT WORK [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-142) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 20, 2015 at 6:48 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-143) Gosh Lucy, I don’t know what to say. Has anything else you tried worked better in the past? What will you try next? Sorry it didn’t work for you. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-143) 39.   **Lauré** says: [October 20, 2015 at 9:54 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-140) I’ve done my eggs this way forever. Always works for me\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-140) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-141) Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience Lauré. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-141) 40.   **Jane Elaine Logan** says: [October 17, 2015 at 4:31 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-138) To be honest…I’ve done this for 50 years. Delighted it works for you all the time, but for me, sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Haven’t found any better way to do it though, so hang in there ladies with a problem…I think this method is as good as it gets. :o) [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-138) 1.   **Getty** says: [October 18, 2015 at 12:02 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-139) Thanks for the comment Jane. You’re right, just like peeling an orange, some are easier than others. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-139) 41.   **Edna** says: [September 29, 2015 at 8:33 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-136) Katin and Jegnesh need to cook something else..lol open a box of cereal! Your method works [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-136) 1.   **Getty** says: [September 30, 2015 at 8:18 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-137) It works consistently for me too. I hope they find a technique that works for them. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-137) 42.   **Lisa** says: [September 7, 2015 at 10:17 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-134) Well, that was a disaster. Does it matter what kind of eggs you use? Because I used brown eggs (two weeks old), but otherwise followed these instructions to the letter, and it just didn’t work at all. The skin between the shell and the white was just glued to the white, and the harder I tried to scrape it off, the more white I lost. The roll either didn’t make any cracks at all, or caused the egg to start to crack in half. Maybe I’m just not meant to have pretty eggs. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-134) 1.   **Getty** says: [September 8, 2015 at 7:46 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-135) Hmm, that’s not good. It shouldn’t matter what kind of eggs. You want a thousand or more small cracks all around the egg – rolling it on the counter should help with that – without actually splitting the egg. Start peeling at the air pocket so you have a place where there is some natural separation – let cold water run in between the egg and the membrane to help separate the separation. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-135) 43. Pingback: 16 Best Ways ~ How To Make Eggs Easier To Peel \| Snoik.com 44.   **Madonna** says: [July 19, 2015 at 10:49 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-131) Just wondering…if you are just making hard boiled eggs to eat, do you peel them right away? Or peel as you want to eat them? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-131) 1.   **Getty** says: [July 20, 2015 at 9:11 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-132) I will often make 4-6 hard cooked eggs and leave them in the fridge with peels on to snack on as desired for up to a week. You can also store them without the peel either wrapped in wet towel or in a bowl of water (change water daily) for up to a week. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-132) 1.   **Lory** says: [May 24, 2017 at 4:43 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-33347) Added bonus: Cold eggs are easier to peel; but still use Getty’s steps for cooking and peeling. Getty’s method works almost every single time for me! There may be the occasional sticky little critter that just won’t let go but this method is a keeper for me\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-33347) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 24, 2017 at 6:20 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-33354) Hi Lory, Thanks for the feedback and the bonus tip! You’re right there’s an occasional stubborn egg out there, but this method works better than anything else I’ve tried. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-33354) 45.   **Karin** says: [July 4, 2015 at 1:29 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-129) Worst method ever barely got any whites never again [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-129) 1.   **Getty** says: [July 14, 2015 at 7:26 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-130) Sorry it didn’t work for you. What method have you found to work? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-130) 1.   **Mandi Parker** says: [November 21, 2016 at 1:37 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13177) Totally worked. Best pinterest pin ever!!\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13177) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [November 21, 2016 at 11:52 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13276) Thanks Mandi! Glad it worked for you. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-13276) 2.   **elizabeth** says: [February 27, 2017 at 5:44 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-26411) The type of pot you use is probably what’s making the difference. Aluminum pots are the worst! Use tephlon coated pots for best results. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-26411) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [February 28, 2017 at 4:17 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-26544) Thanks Elizabeth, never even occurred to me think about the different kinds of pots. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-26544) 1.   **elizabeth** says: [March 5, 2018 at 6:42 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-51578) Yeah, the reaction is different with different materials. Not that it works in the traditional, “non stick” sense obviously! But the metal reaction to the shells is real! If I were a scientist I could explain why. lol 46.   **Melissa** says: [June 25, 2015 at 9:56 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-127) this is exactly how I do my eggs and have for years. Works perfectly every time. 🙂 If someone messes it up to because they didn’t follow procedure exactly. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-127) 1.   **Getty** says: [June 29, 2015 at 10:32 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-128) Thanks Melissa! It always works for me too. But you’re right, you’ve got to do all the steps. The rolling under the palm on the counter – what a difference\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-128) 47.   **Jignesh** says: [May 31, 2015 at 10:39 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-123) This was the worst method ever. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-123) 1.   **Getty** says: [June 1, 2015 at 11:20 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-124) Hmm, sorry it didn’t work for you Jignesh. I just did this again last night and it worked beautifully, not sure why it wouldn’t work for you too. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-124) 2.   **Weny** says: [May 7, 2016 at 9:26 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3439) Agreed, could not get the eggs peeled. Followed the directions exactly. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3439) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [May 8, 2016 at 8:02 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3453) Sorry it didn’t work out Weny. I wonder what it could be? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-3453) 1.   **Liza** says: [January 8, 2017 at 2:14 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19796) Maybe the eggs they used were too fresh. Sometimes you cannot know how many days old the eggs in the grocery are. That’s the only uncontrolled factor in this instruction. Not the blogger’s fault 😊 [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19796) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [January 8, 2017 at 8:39 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-19879) Fresh eggs certainly are more stubborn when it comes to peeling. 3.   **Val** says: [February 17, 2017 at 5:11 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-25392) I agree! I raise chicken’s for eggs,I can peel 1 day old eggs pretty easy,that’s a lot of steps,just saying. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-25392) 1.   **Getty Stewart** says: [February 17, 2017 at 2:45 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-25420) What’s your favorite method for farm fresh eggs Val? [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-25420) 48.   **Christie** says: [May 28, 2015 at 3:21 pm](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-122) Looks easy enough. When you say turn the heat off, do you leave the pot on the burner or take it off? I’m thinking leave it on, but I want to make sure. Thanks\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-122) 1.   **Getty** says: [June 1, 2015 at 11:35 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-125) Good question Christie! The idea is to stop the boiling right away so that you don’t get green around the yolk and the egg doesn’t overcook. If your burner stays hot for a long time, I would take it off. [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-125) 49.   **[vegeta](http://lastcafe.org/)** says: [May 16, 2015 at 5:06 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-121) wow! thanks! I’m about to cook first egg in my life! awesome\! [Reply](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-121) 1.   **Getty** says: [June 1, 2015 at 11:45 am](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-boiled-eggs-that-are-easy-to-peel/#comment-126) Yes, go for it! You might as well do it right the first time and establish good egg cooking habits\! 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To get easy peel hard boiled eggs that don’t have rubbery egg whites, dry chalky yolks, dark green rings, follow these simple techniques.  Read more: [Leftover Egg Ideas](https://www.gettystewart.com/recipes-for-left-over-hard-boiled-eggs/), [10 FAQs About Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/egg-facts-top-10-faqs-about-eggs/), [Dilly Egg Salad Recipe](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-dillicious-egg-salad/), [Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffins](https://www.gettystewart.com/ham-egg-cheese-muffins/)., This stove-top cooking method will help avoid pitted, stubborn to peel hard cooked eggs. The only other method that will give you better results is using a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. [Click here](https://www.hippressurecooking.com/cracked-soft-medium-and-hard-boiled-eggs-in-the-pressure-cooker/) for more about how pressure cooking eggs works. ## Alternate Method to Peeling  When peeling eggs do you end up with smooth or pitted eggs? ## How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled (Hard Cooked) Eggs  Make many tiny cracks all over the egg and gently roll on counter to separate the white from the delicate membrane lining the egg shell. That will help the peel come off in big sheets. You’ll find that people make hard cooked eggs in all sorts of ways. If you’re not fussy about taste, texture or color – any method will do. However, if you want easy to peel eggs that don’t have rubbery egg whites, dry chalky yolks and dark green rings, try this method: - First, choose eggs that are at least 7-10 days old – the fresher the egg, the harder to peel. Fresh eggs are perfect for poaching or frying sunny side up. - Place eggs in a single layer in a pot. - Cover with water so there’s about 1/2 to 1 inch of water above the eggs. (While some people recommend adding salt or baking soda to the water, I’ve never found this to make a difference.) - Bring to a full rolling boil. - Once boiling, turn off the heat. - Put a lid on the pot and let rest for **10-12 minutes** (the perfect time for solid but not over cooked yolks of large eggs). - Set a timer\! - Immediately after the 10-12 minutes are up, run cold water over eggs and let sit in an ice/snow bath for 2-3 minutes.  Cool eggs quickly under running cold water or in an ice bath. Note: Technically, we should be calling the “Hard Cooked Eggs” instead of “Hard Boiled Eggs” since we’re not boiling the eggs. ## Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs – If you don’t have a Pressure Cooker Do all of these steps\! - After the eggs have cooled in ice water for a minute, gently crack the shell of each egg. Just enough to let a little water seep in. - Put the eggs back in the ice water for another 1 to 3 minutes so that the water can penetrate in between the shell and the egg white. - Take out an egg and gently crack the shell all around it – you don’t want to crack it so hard that the shell tears into the egg white. - Gently but firmly roll the egg on a counter using the palm of your hand. Don’t press super hard – you don’t want to squish the egg, you just want to make a thousand tiny cracks all around the egg. You should begin to feel the shell separating from the egg white. I find this step really, really helps. Don’t skip it\! - Peel the egg starting at the wide end where the air sac is. Use the thin membrane to peel back the tiny pieces of shell. - If more help is needed, peel the egg under running water so that the water runs between the shell membrane and the egg white. ## How long to cook hard boiled eggs? For the best texture of hard cooked eggs where both the yolk and white are fully cooked, keep them in the boiled water for 12 minutes. This prevents dry, crumbly, chalky eggs with that green/gray ring but ensures the egg is cooked solid. Every minute you reduce from this time, will get you a softer, less set yolk. If you go less than 6 minutes, you’re heading into soft yolk territory and if you go less than that your whites will be soft as well. Of course, eggs are a natural product and there’s always a little give or take. Experiment and find the perfect timing for you. For example, I used to leave mine for 14 minutes, but am now cooking our eggs for about 10 minutes. You do you\! ## How long to cook soft boiled eggs? If you prefer a soft boiled egg or soft cooked egg where the yolk remains runny and the white is not fully set keep them in the boiled water for 4-6 minutes. ## How long do cooked eggs last? In the shell, cooked eggs will last for **7 days** in the fridge. Peeled, cooked eggs will also last for **7 days** in the fridge. I learned this from [Manitoba Egg Farmers](https://www.eggs.mb.ca/). Once mixed with other ingredients, use within 3-4 days. ## Can I freeze cooked eggs? No, it’s not recommened – the texture will get all messed up! Check out these [Ideas for Using Cooked Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/recipes-for-left-over-hard-boiled-eggs/). ## Video: How to peel an egg, single-handed  Now that you have beautifully peeled eggs, how will you serve them? Here are some recipes to consider. ## Recipe for Hard Cooked Eggs ## Easy Peel Cooked Eggs This stove-top cooking method will help avoid pitted, stubborn to peel hard cooked eggs. To get easy peel hard boiled eggs that don't have rubbery egg whites, dry chalky yolks, dark green rings, follow these simple techniques. Prep : 3 minutes Cook : 12 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 egg Author: Getty Stewart - eggs - water - Choose the oldest eggs you have for easy peeling. - Place in single layer and cover with water so there’s about ½ to 1 inch of water above eggs. - Bring to full rolling boil. Immediately turn off heat. - Cover and let rest for 10-12 minutes for perfect hard cooked eggs or 4-6 minutes for soft cooked eggs. Set a timer\! - Immediately, put eggs in an ice bath for 2-3 minutes. - Crack each shell once to let a little water seep in between the shell and egg to make peeling easy. - Gently crack the shell all around into MANY tiny pieces, just don’t pierce the egg white. - Gently but firmly roll the egg on a counter with your palm. Don’t squish the egg, just make a thousand tiny cracks all around the egg. You’ll begin to feel the shell separating from the egg white. - Start peeling where the air sac is. Get under the thin membrane and use it to peel back the tiny pieces of shell. For more help, peel under running water so the water runs between the shell and egg - Enjoy\! Timing: I used to let them rest in the boiled water for 14 minutes – but 10-12 minutes is actually all you need\! Soft-Cooked Eggs: If you prefer a soft, runny yolk let them rest in the boiled water for 4-6 minutes. Cooked eggs are delicious on their own, on top of salads or in these favourite recipes. - [Deviled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/8-tips-for-the-best-deviled-eggs-ever/) - [Ham and Egg Muffins](https://www.gettystewart.com/ham-egg-cheese-muffins/) - [Easy Pickled Eggs](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-pickle-eggs-the-fast-and-easy-way/) - [Lightened Up Dillicious Egg](https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-make-dillicious-egg-salad/) Serving: 1egg \| Calories: 63kcal \| Carbohydrates: 0\.3g \| Protein: 6g \| Fat: 4g \| Sodium: 62mg \| Sugar: 0\.2g \| Iron: 1mg Course: Eggs Keyword: boiled eggs, easy-peel, eggs [](https://gettystewart.kit.com/d54371ee5c) ## *Simple Everyday Eggs – FREE ebook* With NO ads, tons of tips and classic & unique recipes in one convenient place\! Eggs are one of my go to protein sources. 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