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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa164.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/","crawl_time":1775634172,"first_indexed_time":1541797029,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,goodlifeeats!www,\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/ s443","src_root_hash":"13409865615041448564","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Easy Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs | Good Life Eats®","meta_descriptions":["Best Way to Boil Eggs: This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they're easy to peel every single time."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time.\nThese are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer.\nSave these\nEasy\nPeel\nHard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nThe Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nWhen Madeline was little, around 2 years old, she was pretty fascinated with eggs. Perhaps bordering on obsession.\nShe 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.\nSo I found myself making eggs a lot, but I’ve never been able to figure out the best way to boil eggs. \nMadeline never really got 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.\nI 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.\n★★★★★\nReader says –\n“Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!”\n—Tami (via Pinterest)\nSave these\nEasy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nPerfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs\nOvercooked 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.\nFor 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. \nPerhaps I’m like Goldilocks in that way. For me, my eggs have to be\njust right\n.\nOn 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!\nThanks to Madeline’s obsession during her younger years, I finally figured out how to make easy peel hard boiled eggs.\nI 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!).\nSave these\nEasy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nTools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs\nYou’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started: \nSaucepan or Large Pot\n– to cook the eggs in.\nSlotted Spoon\n– helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking.\nLarge Bowl of Ice Water\n– an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking.\nFollow 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. \nPut the egg(s) in a pot with\ncold water that completely covers the egg\n, plus a little extra water to spare. About an inch or so. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\nAdd one\nteaspoon of salt to the water.\nBring the water to a\nboil over high heat\n. Let the egg boil for a minute or two.\nTurn 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. \nLet rest for 10-15 minutes.\nLetting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\nRemove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon.\nWhen cool enough to handle, peel the egg.\nHard boiled egg cook times:\nHere are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs:\nRunny Yolk\n: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes.\nSoft-Boiled Eggs\n: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes.\nMedium Boiled Eggs\n: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes.\nHard Boiled Eggs\n: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes.\nThe above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the\nfree printable recipe card at the bottom of this post\nfor all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel.\nSave these\nEasy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nHow to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nNow 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\nbest way to peel hard boiled eggs\n. Here’s what I’ve learned about peeling hard boiled eggs: \nOnce cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks. \nThen, peel the eggs under cold tap water. \nOnce peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside. \nSome people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier.\nTips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nEveryone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work.\nFor best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs:\nUse Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled Eggs\nHave 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.\nWhat can you do? The first thing you should do is plan ahead. That means, when you want to make hard boiled eggs you should\nbegin by buying your eggs about a week in advance\nof when you’d like to prepare them is best. \nIf you purchase farm fresh eggs, you might want to consider more than a week in advance.\nCook Eggs in Cold Water\nDon’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 and prevents over cooking.\nAnother benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly. \nBy the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks.\nSave these\nEasy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nAdd Baking Soda to the Water\nAdding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs.\nSalt the Water\nDon’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it?\nAdding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard\nboiled eggs\n.\nDon’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way.\nLet the Hard Boiled Eggs Cool Before Peeling Them\nCool the eggs before peeling so they are easy to handle without burning your hands, and then make sure you\npeel them under cold water\n— this also helps make the peeling easier.\nIf I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water. \nTo speed the cooling process, you can add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool. \nOr, if you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them.\nOther Hard Boiled Egg Tricks\nI haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them!\nAdd a teaspoon of vinegar to the water.\nUse a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking.\nCrack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath.\nI would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried\nHard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs\nGot questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs?\nHere are the answers to a few commonly asked questions.\nFeel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.\nWhy is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg?\nDue to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell.\nWhy does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel?\nBaking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier.\nAdding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs!\nWill this work with farm-fresh eggs?\nFarm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs. \nIf you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and\/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water.\nHow long should I cook hard boiled eggs?\nWondering how long to boil eggs on the stove? \nHow long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, or extra larger) as well as how done you like your egg.\nUsing this method with a large egg, I found that the perfect time for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk.\nSince everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs.\nThat way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently.\nWhy did my hard boiled eggs crack?\nEggs typically crack for one of these reasons:\nAdding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to\nknock against each other\nand crack.\nEggs can also crack due to the\nshock in temperature change\nwhen placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water.\nAnother reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The\neggs can crack from being dropped\n.\nThe pot you’re using is too small, causing the\neggs to crowd and bang into one another\nwhile cooking.\nFor these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process.\nShould hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately?\nNo, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled.\nSave these\nEasy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nto Pinterest!\nHow long do hard boiled eggs last?\nWondering 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\n1 week.\nSo, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week!\nHow should I store hard boiled eggs?\nWhen storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator.\nCooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh.\nIf you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these\ntips for deodorizing in your kitchen.\nTry this Recipe at Home!\nNext time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try!\nDid these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it.\nOn Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and #goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes!\nMore Easy Egg Recipes:\nCheck out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the\nrecipe index\narchives for even more great recipe ideas:\nBuffalo Chicken Cobb Salad\nis a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peel hard boiled eggs!\nIn this\nChorizo and Eggs Scramble\n, scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage.\nThese\nSouthwest Breakfast Bowls\nare a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings.\nI love making\nBaked Eggs with Sausage and Kale\nduring the holidays! It makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch the whole family adores.\nIt doesn’t get better than this classic\nQuiche Lorraine Recipe\n. Homemade quiche is easier to make than you’d expect! \nGet More Recipes via Email\nDid you love this recipe for easy peel hard boiled eggs? Sign up to receive\nGood Life Eats Email Updates\nand never miss another recipe or kitchen tip!\nIs making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs?\nIngredients\n4 Large Eggs\nWater\n1 teaspoon Salt\n1 teaspoon Baking Soda\nInstructions\nPut the egg(s) in a pot with \ncold water that completely covers the egg\n, plus a little extra water to spare. About an inch or so. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\nAdd one \nteaspoon each of salt and baking soda to the water.\nBring the water to a \nboil over high heat\n. Make sure it is a strong, rolling boil. Let the egg boil for a minute or two.\nTurn 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. \nLet rest for 10-15 minutes.\n Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\nRemove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. \nWhen cool enough to handle, peel the egg.\nPeeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier.\nNotes\nHard Boiled Egg Tip\nPurchase your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them.\nHard boiled egg cook times:\nRunny Yolk\n: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes.\nSoft-Boiled Eggs\n: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes.\nMedium Boiled Eggs\n: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes.\nHard Boiled Eggs\n: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes.\nMake Ahead Tip\nIf you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator.  Cooked hard boiled eggs will last in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.\nNutrition Information:\nYield:\n1\nServing Size:\n1\nAmount Per Serving:\nCalories:\n72\nTotal Fat:\n5g\nSaturated Fat:\n2g\nTrans Fat:\n0g\nUnsaturated Fat:\n3g\nCholesterol:\n186mg\nSodium:\n2195mg\nCarbohydrates:\n0g\nFiber:\n0g\nSugar:\n0g\nProtein:\n6g","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#genesis-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n\n[Save your favorite recipes by creating an account 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background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20240%20315'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![hard boiled eggs on white background](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-2-240x315.jpg)\n\n![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20240%20315'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-1-240x315.jpg)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20240%20315'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-240x315.jpg)\n\n*After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time.*\n\n*These are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer.*\n\n![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-1-720x1080.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/) [Peel](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) [Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## The Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nWhen Madeline was little, around 2 years old, she was pretty fascinated with eggs. Perhaps bordering on obsession.\n\nShe 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.\n\nSo I found myself making eggs a lot, but I’ve never been able to figure out the best way to boil eggs.\n\nMadeline never really got 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.\n\nI 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.\n\n★★★★★\n\n## Reader says –\n“Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!”  \n  \n—Tami (via Pinterest)\n\n[![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20525%20350'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620 \"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/\") to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs\nOvercooked 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nPerhaps I’m like Goldilocks in that way. For me, my eggs have to be *just right*.\n\nOn 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\\!\n\nThanks to Madeline’s obsession during her younger years, I finally figured out how to make easy peel hard boiled eggs.\n\nI 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!).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hard-Boiled-Egg-Recipe-1.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## Tools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs\nYou’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:\n\n- **Saucepan or Large Pot** – to cook the eggs in.\n- **Slotted Spoon** – helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking.\n- **Large Bowl of Ice Water** – an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking.\n## How to Boil Eggs\nFollow 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.\n\n1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\n2. Add one **teaspoon of salt to the water.**\n3. Bring the water to a **boil over high heat**. Let the egg boil for a minute or two.\n4. 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.\n5. **Let rest for 10-15 minutes.** Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\n6. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. **When cool enough to handle, peel the egg.**\n### **Hard boiled egg cook times:**\n*Here are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs:*\n\n- **Runny Yolk**: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes.\n- **Soft-Boiled Eggs**: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes.\n- **Medium Boiled Eggs**: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes.\n- **Hard Boiled Eggs**: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes.\n\n*The above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the **free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post** for all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel.*\n\n![white plate with hard boiled eggs](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![white plate with hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nNow 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:\n\n1. Once cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks.\n2. Then, peel the eggs under cold tap water.\n3. Once peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside.\n\nSome people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier.\n\n## Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nEveryone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work. **For best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs:**\n\n### Use Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled Eggs\nHave 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.\n\nWhat 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.\n\nIf you purchase farm fresh eggs, you might want to consider more than a week in advance.\n\n### Cook Eggs in Cold Water\nDon’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 and prevents over cooking.\n\nAnother benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly.\n\nBy the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks.\n\n![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### Add Baking Soda to the Water\nAdding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs.\n\n### Salt the Water\nDon’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? **Adding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard** **boiled eggs**.\n\nDon’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way.\n\n### Let the Hard Boiled Eggs Cool Before Peeling Them\nCool 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.\n\nIf I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water.\n\nTo speed the cooling process, you can add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool.\n\nOr, if you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them.\n\n### Other Hard Boiled Egg Tricks\nI haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them\\!\n\n- Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water.\n- Use a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking.\n- Crack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath.\n\nI would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried\n\n![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-to-Make-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel.jpg)\n## Hard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs\nGot questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs? **Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions.** Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.\n\n### Why is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg?\nDue to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell.\n\n### Why does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel?\nBaking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier.\n\nAdding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs\\!\n\n### Will this work with farm-fresh eggs?\nFarm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs.\n\nIf you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and\/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water.\n\n### How long should I cook hard boiled eggs?\nWondering how long to boil eggs on the stove?\n\nHow long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, or extra larger) as well as how done you like your egg.\n\nUsing this method with a large egg, I found that the perfect time for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk.\n\nSince everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs.\n\nThat way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently.\n\n### Why did my hard boiled eggs crack?\nEggs typically crack for one of these reasons:\n\n- Adding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to **knock against each other** and crack.\n- Eggs can also crack due to the **shock in temperature change** when placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water.\n- Another reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The **eggs can crack from being dropped**.\n- The pot you’re using is too small, causing the **eggs to crowd and bang into one another** while cooking.\n\nFor these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process.\n\n### Should hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately?\nNo, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled.\n\n![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Make-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs_.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### How long do hard boiled eggs last?\nWondering 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.**\n\nSo, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week\\!\n\n### How should I store hard boiled eggs?\nWhen storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator.\n\nCooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh.\n\nIf you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these [tips for deodorizing in your kitchen.](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-getting-rid-of-odors\/)\n\n## Try this Recipe at Home\\!\nNext time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try\\!\n\nDid these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it.\n\nOn Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and \\#goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes\\!\n\n## More Easy Egg Recipes:\n*Check out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the*[*recipe index*](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/recipe-index\/) *archives for even more great recipe ideas:*\n\n[Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/buffalo-chicken-cobb-salad\/) is a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peel hard boiled eggs\\!\n\nIn this [Chorizo and Eggs Scramble](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/chorizo-spinach-egg-scramble\/), scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage.\n\nThese [Southwest Breakfast Bowls](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/southwest-protein-breakfast-bowls-with-sweet-potato-and-black-beans\/) are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings.\n\nI love making [Baked Eggs with Sausage and Kale](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/baked-eggs-with-kale-and-sausage\/) during the holidays! It makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch the whole family adores.\n\nIt doesn’t get better than this classic [Quiche Lorraine Recipe](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/quiche-lorraine-for-a-virtual-baby-shower\/). Homemade quiche is easier to make than you’d expect\\!\n\n![eggs on a white background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![eggs on a white background](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n## Get More Recipes via Email\nDid you love this recipe for easy peel hard boiled eggs? Sign up to receive [**Good Life Eats Email Updates**](https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/61815260db5bc2b4fb307f50) and never miss another recipe or kitchen tip\\!\n\n> *Is making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs?*\n\n![hard boiled eggs on a white plate](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20480%20480'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![hard boiled eggs on a white plate](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-480x480.jpg)\n\n## Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\n*Yield:*  1 hard boiled egg\n\n*Prep Time:*  10 minutes\n\n*Cook Time:*  14 minutes\n\n*Additional Time:*  10 minutes\n\n*Total Time:*  34 minutes\n\nThis recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they're easy to peel. Follow these simple instructions for hard boiled eggs that turn out perfectly every time.\n\n### Ingredients\n- 4 Large Eggs\n- Water\n- 1 teaspoon Salt\n- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda\n\n### Instructions\n1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\n\n1. Add one **teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to the water.**\n2. 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.\n3. 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.\n4. **Let rest for 10-15 minutes.** Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\n5. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water.\n6. **When cool enough to handle, peel the egg.** Peeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier.\n\n### Notes\n#### Hard Boiled Egg Tip\nPurchase your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them.\n\n#### **Hard boiled egg cook times:**\n- **Runny Yolk**: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes.\n- **Soft-Boiled Eggs**: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes.\n- **Medium Boiled Eggs**: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes.\n- **Hard Boiled Eggs**: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes.\n#### Make Ahead Tip\nIf you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator. 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I love trying new foods, discovering new places & things that help my family live the good life.\n\n[More About Katie](http:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/about\/)\n\n**Updated:**  April 8, 2025\n\n## Reader Interactions\n### Leave a Comment [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#respond)\n1. JayJay says\n   \n   February 25, 2014 at 9:51 AM\n   \n   \\*\\*\\* I find that the particular brand of brown organic eggs I purchase has thicker shells and that makes it easier to separate from the cooked egg.\\*\\*\\*\n   \n   That is because the farm fresh eggs aren’t fed the same feed, arsenic, antibiotics, etc. the other chickens are fed??  \n    Just my theory.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-119305)\n2. Danielle says\n   \n   November 28, 2013 at 12:03 AM\n   \n   I have always used a little vinegar in my water as it boils. It was a trick my friend Melissa showed me when we were cooks. They peel so easy with just a little bit of vinegar. I assume it works like the salt and increases the PH to a acidic water and so it makes the shell which is calcium break down and be more able to be peeled easier.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-99299)\n3. Cynthia says\n   \n   September 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM\n   \n   Thank you so much for this recipe. My husband loves pickled eggs. I usually buy the pickled eggs from Sam’s Club. After we eat them, I boil three dozen eggs and put them in the same solution. My husband thinks my eggs are even better than the store bought eggs. The eggs are a great low calorie snack, especially when you don’t want anything heavy. Thanks so much for this.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-84891)\n4. Wendy says\n   \n   August 17, 2013 at 8:59 PM\n   \n   I tried this very technique of yours for boiling eggs without losing all the egg whites and it worked pretty good for me. I only had eggs that were 5 days old at the most (I have my own chickens and my son sells the eggs) and they peeled easily as long as I went slowly and peeled the egg bit by bit. When I tried to peel it in big chunks, that’s when the egg whites would come off. Thank you for this and I wish you all the best! 🙂\n   \n   \\-Wendy\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-82716)\n5. adrienne says\n   \n   July 21, 2013 at 2:44 PM\n   \n   Here’s the trick. Put the eggs slowly into boiling water. If you put half the egg in for a second or two it will allow the shell to expand from the heat, and it won’t crack in the water. Boil 12-15 mins. Drain water, add cold water and ice for 5-10 mins. Peel. To make the egg easy to peel it has to have heated then cooled, just like blanching a tomato makes the skin come off easy. You just have to be careful putting the egg in the boiling water, like I say, half way at first.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-79463)\n6. sasha says\n   \n   June 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM\n   \n   Salt doesn’t work, but baking soda does.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-76036)\n7. Jamie says\n   \n   April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM\n   \n   I am guessing that I am one of the rare men to read these blogs, and even rarer to comment in them. 😀\n   \n   I really enjoy experimenting in cooking, as is the case 99% of the time, as a male, I never took Home Ec in school growing up, so basic things like hard-boiling eggs was learned later.\n   \n   In any case, I am looking for work after moving to the West Coast from VA last summer where my contract job ended; and Carol & I got married in November…a “Golden” wedding — she is 55 & I am 58. So, because I am home, I am doing all I can to support Carol with help and taking care of her. I normally make a lunch for her each day, and we have both desired making more healthy diet changes. So, packing numerous baggies with salad fixin’s (she & I both hate mixing it all ahead of time and have a wilted, soggy salad at noon), one thing drove me to your website: I HATE hard-boiled eggs where the peeling is tedious and the white pulls off in chunks all the way around.\n   \n   Anyway….I just now came back from my rubber-meets-the-road test. I boiled 20 eggs in a Cook’s Tri-Ply (copper exterior) Dutch Oven. Once to a rolling boil, I let it cook for 90 seconds, shut off the heat & put a lid on it for 12 minutes.\n   \n   While the cooking started, I filled a large bowl with ice & water. The ice all melted just before the 12 minutes “rest” was done, and I added another dozen or so cubes to the water.\n   \n   I then transferred the eggs to the ice water, deliberately pulling 4 of them aside & cracking both ends on each of the four before adding them to the ice water. I let all 20 sit about 15 minutes in the ice water & then proceeded to de-shell them.\n   \n   I read several different advice blogs about this process, so I tested several things. I deshelled a couple uncracked eggs under cool water & two cracked eggs under cool water. I also did two of each without doing so under water. I found that, for me, they all had about the same degree of success. Under water, they MAY have come off slightly faster, but not appreciably. Nevertheless, I preferred deshelling over a plate instead of under water, because I did not want to deal with the shells in the sink.\n   \n   Out of 20 eggs, I only had three that even had the slightest “divot”. It was fantastic! I did notice that as I went along, they seemed to come apart slightly easier, which may mean a little extra time in the cold water helped. On average, it took me 10-12 seconds to completely deshell each egg. I imagine many of you ladies can do it faster, but I was pleased with the speed for myself.\n   \n   So, let me end this with a couple questions:\n   \n   1\\. If I had dumped the cold water after 20 minutes and put the pan (or a bowl or bags) in the frig for a couple days, would the eggs have been more resistent to deshelling?\n   \n   2\\. Once deshelled, like mine are now….how long will they be good for in the frig either in a bowl with a plastic sheet cover or in airtight zip-lock bags as opposed to the length of time they will stay good hard-boiled within the shell?\n   \n   Summary: this was a rousing success! Thanks for making deshelling angst a thing of the past!\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-70236)\n8. Dani McMann says\n   \n   March 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM\n   \n   Thanks so much for the tips on easy hard boiled eggs!\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-68036)\n9. Lois Hall says\n   \n   February 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM\n   \n   Finally! They came out perfect for the first time. Thanks so much\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-64506)\n10. Kristin Carlbom says\n    \n    November 21, 2012 at 7:59 AM\n    \n    Bless you! Have struggled with deviled eggs for years and this worked PERFECTLY!\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-56597)\n11. Kim says\n    \n    November 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM\n    \n    It sounds crazy, but we find peeling is easiest when we steam our eggs. Just put your old eggs on a tray in a rice cooker for ~20 mins, shock them in ice water immediately after to stop the cooking, and then they peel amazingly well. Try splitting your next batch between steaming and boiling, and see which is easiest\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/#comment-56215)\n\n[Older Comments](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs\/comment-page-5\/#comments)\n\n## sidebar\n![Katie Kick from Good Life Eats in her kitchen](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Good-Life-Eats-Katie-Kick_Sidebar-750x745.jpeg)\n\n## Meet Katie Kick\nHi, I’m Katie! Thank you so much for visiting my corner of the internet. I am passionate about cooking delicious and beautiful, yet accessible, food for my family and friends. 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This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time.*\n\n*These are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer.*\n\n![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-1-720x1080.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/) [Peel](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) [Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## The Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nWhen Madeline was little, around 2 years old, she was pretty fascinated with eggs. Perhaps bordering on obsession.\n\nShe 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.\n\nSo I found myself making eggs a lot, but I’ve never been able to figure out the best way to boil eggs.\n\nMadeline never really got 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.\n\nI 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.\n\n★★★★★\n\n## Reader says –\n“Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!”\n\n—Tami (via Pinterest)\n\n[![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620 \"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020712688048\/\") to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs\nOvercooked 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nPerhaps I’m like Goldilocks in that way. For me, my eggs have to be *just right*.\n\nOn 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\\!\n\nThanks to Madeline’s obsession during her younger years, I finally figured out how to make easy peel hard boiled eggs.\n\nI 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!).\n\n![](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Hard-Boiled-Egg-Recipe-1.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## Tools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs\nYou’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:\n\n- **Saucepan or Large Pot** – to cook the eggs in.\n- **Slotted Spoon** – helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking.\n- **Large Bowl of Ice Water** – an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking.\n\nFollow 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.\n\n1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\n2. Add one **teaspoon of salt to the water.**\n3. Bring the water to a **boil over high heat**. Let the egg boil for a minute or two.\n4. 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.\n5. **Let rest for 10-15 minutes.** Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\n6. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. **When cool enough to handle, peel the egg.**\n### **Hard boiled egg cook times:**\n*Here are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs:*\n\n- **Runny Yolk**: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes.\n- **Soft-Boiled Eggs**: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes.\n- **Medium Boiled Eggs**: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes.\n- **Hard Boiled Eggs**: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes.\n\n*The above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the **free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post** for all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel.*\n\n![white plate with hard boiled eggs](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n## How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs\nNow 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:\n\n1. Once cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks.\n2. Then, peel the eggs under cold tap water.\n3. Once peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside.\n\nSome people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier.\n\n## Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs\nEveryone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work. **For best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs:**\n\n### Use Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled Eggs\nHave 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.\n\nWhat 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.\n\nIf you purchase farm fresh eggs, you might want to consider more than a week in advance.\n\n### Cook Eggs in Cold Water\nDon’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 and prevents over cooking.\n\nAnother benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly.\n\nBy the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks.\n\n![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### Add Baking Soda to the Water\nAdding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs.\n\n### Salt the Water\nDon’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? **Adding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard** **boiled eggs**.\n\nDon’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way.\n\n### Let the Hard Boiled Eggs Cool Before Peeling Them\nCool 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.\n\nIf I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water.\n\nTo speed the cooling process, you can add the hard boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool.\n\nOr, if you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them.\n\n### Other Hard Boiled Egg Tricks\nI haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them\\!\n\n- Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water.\n- Use a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking.\n- Crack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath.\n\nI would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried\n\n![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-to-Make-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel.jpg)\n\n## Hard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs\nGot questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs? **Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions.** Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.\n\n### Why is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg?\nDue to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell.\n\n### Why does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel?\nBaking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier.\n\nAdding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs\\!\n\n### Will this work with farm-fresh eggs?\nFarm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs.\n\nIf you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and\/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water.\n\n### How long should I cook hard boiled eggs?\nWondering how long to boil eggs on the stove?\n\nHow long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, or extra larger) as well as how done you like your egg.\n\nUsing this method with a large egg, I found that the perfect time for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk.\n\nSince everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs.\n\nThat way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently.\n\n### Why did my hard boiled eggs crack?\nEggs typically crack for one of these reasons:\n\n- Adding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to **knock against each other** and crack.\n- Eggs can also crack due to the **shock in temperature change** when placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water.\n- Another reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The **eggs can crack from being dropped**.\n- The pot you’re using is too small, causing the **eggs to crowd and bang into one another** while cooking.\n\nFor these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process.\n\n### Should hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately?\nNo, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled.\n\n![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Make-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs_.jpg)\n\n**Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\\!**\n\n### How long do hard boiled eggs last?\nWondering 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.**\n\nSo, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week\\!\n\n### How should I store hard boiled eggs?\nWhen storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator.\n\nCooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh.\n\nIf you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these [tips for deodorizing in your kitchen.](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/kitchen-tip-getting-rid-of-odors\/)\n\n## Try this Recipe at Home\\!\nNext time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try\\!\n\nDid these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it.\n\nOn Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and \\#goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes\\!\n\n## More Easy Egg Recipes:\n*Check out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the*[*recipe index*](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/recipe-index\/) *archives for even more great recipe ideas:*\n\n[Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/buffalo-chicken-cobb-salad\/) is a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peel hard boiled eggs\\!\n\nIn this [Chorizo and Eggs Scramble](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/chorizo-spinach-egg-scramble\/), scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage.\n\nThese [Southwest Breakfast Bowls](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/southwest-protein-breakfast-bowls-with-sweet-potato-and-black-beans\/) are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings.\n\nI love making [Baked Eggs with Sausage and Kale](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/baked-eggs-with-kale-and-sausage\/) during the holidays! It makes for a hearty breakfast or brunch the whole family adores.\n\nIt doesn’t get better than this classic [Quiche Lorraine Recipe](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/quiche-lorraine-for-a-virtual-baby-shower\/). Homemade quiche is easier to make than you’d expect\\!\n\n![eggs on a white background](https:\/\/www.goodlifeeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg)\n\n## Get More Recipes via Email\nDid you love this recipe for easy peel hard boiled eggs? Sign up to receive [**Good Life Eats Email Updates**](https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/61815260db5bc2b4fb307f50) and never miss another recipe or kitchen tip\\!\n\n> *Is making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs?*\n\n### Ingredients\n- 4 Large Eggs\n- Water\n- 1 teaspoon Salt\n- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda\n\n### Instructions\n1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough.\n\n1. Add one **teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to the water.**\n2. 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.\n3. 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.\n4. **Let rest for 10-15 minutes.** Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking.\n5. 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Boilerpipe Text	After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time. These are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer. Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! 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 got 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. ★★★★★ Reader says – “Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!” —Tami (via Pinterest) Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs 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!). Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! Tools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started: Saucepan or Large Pot – to cook the eggs in. Slotted Spoon – helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking. Large Bowl of Ice Water – an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. 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. Hard boiled egg cook times: Here are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs: Runny Yolk : runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Soft-Boiled Eggs : white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. Medium Boiled Eggs : white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. Hard Boiled Eggs : white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. The above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel. Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! How to Peel Hard 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. Some people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier. Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs Everyone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work. For best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs: Use Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled 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. 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. Cook Eggs in Cold Water 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 and prevents over cooking. Another benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly. By the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks. Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! Add Baking Soda to the Water Adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs. Salt the Water Don’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? Adding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard boiled eggs . Don’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way. Let the Hard Boiled 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. If I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water. 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 and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them. Other Hard Boiled Egg Tricks I haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them! Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water. Use a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking. Crack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath. I would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried Hard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs Got questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers. Why is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg? Due to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell. Why does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel? Baking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier. Adding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs! Will this work with farm-fresh eggs? Farm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs. If you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water. How long should I cook hard boiled eggs? Wondering how long to boil eggs on the stove? How long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, 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 for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk. Since everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs. That way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently. Why did my hard boiled eggs crack? Eggs typically crack for one of these reasons: Adding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to knock against each other and crack. Eggs can also crack due to the shock in temperature change when placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water. Another reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The eggs can crack from being dropped . The pot you’re using is too small, causing the eggs to crowd and bang into one another while cooking. For these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process. Should hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately? No, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled. Save these Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs to Pinterest! How long do hard boiled eggs last? 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. So, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week! How should I store hard boiled eggs? When storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator. Cooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. If you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these tips for deodorizing in your kitchen. Try this Recipe at Home! Next time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try! Did these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it. On Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and #goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes! 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 peel 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! Get More Recipes via Email Did you love this recipe for easy peel hard boiled eggs? Sign up to receive Good Life Eats Email Updates and never miss another recipe or kitchen tip! Is making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs? Ingredients 4 Large Eggs Water 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Instructions 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. Add one teaspoon each of salt and baking soda 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. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. Peeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier. Notes Hard Boiled Egg Tip Purchase your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them. Hard boiled egg cook times: Runny Yolk : runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Soft-Boiled Eggs : white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. Medium Boiled Eggs : white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. Hard Boiled Eggs : white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. Make Ahead Tip If you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator. Cooked hard boiled eggs will last in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Nutrition Information: Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 186mg Sodium: 2195mg Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 6g
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This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time. These are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer. ![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-1-720x1080.jpg) Save these [Easy](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/) [Peel](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) [Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/) to Pinterest\! ## 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 got 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. ★★★★★ ## Reader says – “Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!” —Tami (via Pinterest) [![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20525%20350'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/madelineholdingegg1.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620 "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/") to Pinterest\! ### Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs 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!). ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hard-Boiled-Egg-Recipe-1.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ## Tools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started: - Saucepan or Large Pot – to cook the eggs in. - Slotted Spoon – helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking. - Large Bowl of Ice Water – an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking. ## 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. 1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. 2. Add one teaspoon of salt to the water. 3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Let the egg boil for a minute or two. 4. 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. 5. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. 6. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. ### Hard boiled egg cook times: Here are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs: - Runny Yolk: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. - Soft-Boiled Eggs: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. - Medium Boiled Eggs: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. - Hard Boiled Eggs: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. The above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post* for all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel.* ![white plate with hard boiled eggs](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![white plate with hard boiled eggs](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ## How to Peel Hard 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: 1. Once cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks. 2. Then, peel the eggs under cold tap water. 3. Once peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside. Some people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier. ## Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs Everyone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work. For best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs: ### Use Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled 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. 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. ### Cook Eggs in Cold Water 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 and prevents over cooking. Another benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly. By the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks. ![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ### Add Baking Soda to the Water Adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs. ### Salt the Water Don’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? Adding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard boiled eggs. Don’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way. ### Let the Hard Boiled 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. If I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water. 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 and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them. ### Other Hard Boiled Egg Tricks I haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them\! - Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water. - Use a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking. - Crack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath. I would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried ![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-to-Make-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel.jpg) ## Hard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs Got questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers. ### Why is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg? Due to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell. ### Why does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel? Baking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier. Adding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs\! ### Will this work with farm-fresh eggs? Farm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs. If you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water. ### How long should I cook hard boiled eggs? Wondering how long to boil eggs on the stove? How long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, 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 for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk. Since everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs. That way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently. ### Why did my hard boiled eggs crack? Eggs typically crack for one of these reasons: - Adding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to knock against each other and crack. - Eggs can also crack due to the shock in temperature change when placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water. - Another reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The eggs can crack from being dropped. - The pot you’re using is too small, causing the eggs to crowd and bang into one another while cooking. For these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process. ### Should hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately? No, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled. ![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%201050'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Make-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs_.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ### How long do hard boiled eggs last? 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. So, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week\! ### How should I store hard boiled eggs? When storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator. Cooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. If you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these [tips for deodorizing in your kitchen.](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-getting-rid-of-odors/) ## Try this Recipe at Home\! Next time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try\! Did these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it. On Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and \#goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes\! ## More Easy Egg Recipes: Check out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the[recipe index](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/recipe-index/) archives for even more great recipe ideas: [Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/buffalo-chicken-cobb-salad/) is a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peel hard boiled eggs\! In this [Chorizo and Eggs Scramble](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/chorizo-spinach-egg-scramble/), scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage. These [Southwest Breakfast Bowls](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/southwest-protein-breakfast-bowls-with-sweet-potato-and-black-beans/) are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings. I love making [Baked Eggs with Sausage and Kale](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/baked-eggs-with-kale-and-sausage/) during the holidays! 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What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs? ![hard boiled eggs on a white plate](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20480%20480'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![hard boiled eggs on a white plate](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-480x480.jpg) ## 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 This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they're easy to peel. Follow these simple instructions for hard boiled eggs that turn out perfectly every time. ### Ingredients - 4 Large Eggs - Water - 1 teaspoon Salt - 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ### Instructions 1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. 1. Add one teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to the water. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. 5. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. 6. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. Peeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier. ### Notes #### Hard Boiled Egg Tip Purchase your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them. #### Hard boiled egg cook times: - Runny Yolk: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. - Soft-Boiled Eggs: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. - Medium Boiled Eggs: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. - Hard Boiled Eggs: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. #### Make Ahead Tip If you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator. 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[More About Katie](http://www.goodlifeeats.com/about/) Updated: April 8, 2025 ## Reader Interactions ### Leave a Comment [Cancel reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#respond) 1. JayJay says February 25, 2014 at 9:51 AM \\\* I find that the particular brand of brown organic eggs I purchase has thicker shells and that makes it easier to separate from the cooked egg.\\\* That is because the farm fresh eggs aren’t fed the same feed, arsenic, antibiotics, etc. the other chickens are fed?? Just my theory. [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-119305) 2. Danielle says November 28, 2013 at 12:03 AM I have always used a little vinegar in my water as it boils. It was a trick my friend Melissa showed me when we were cooks. They peel so easy with just a little bit of vinegar. I assume it works like the salt and increases the PH to a acidic water and so it makes the shell which is calcium break down and be more able to be peeled easier. [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-99299) 3. Cynthia says September 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much for this recipe. My husband loves pickled eggs. I usually buy the pickled eggs from Sam’s Club. After we eat them, I boil three dozen eggs and put them in the same solution. My husband thinks my eggs are even better than the store bought eggs. The eggs are a great low calorie snack, especially when you don’t want anything heavy. Thanks so much for this. [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-84891) 4. Wendy says August 17, 2013 at 8:59 PM I tried this very technique of yours for boiling eggs without losing all the egg whites and it worked pretty good for me. I only had eggs that were 5 days old at the most (I have my own chickens and my son sells the eggs) and they peeled easily as long as I went slowly and peeled the egg bit by bit. When I tried to peel it in big chunks, that’s when the egg whites would come off. Thank you for this and I wish you all the best! 🙂 \-Wendy [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-82716) 5. adrienne says July 21, 2013 at 2:44 PM Here’s the trick. Put the eggs slowly into boiling water. If you put half the egg in for a second or two it will allow the shell to expand from the heat, and it won’t crack in the water. Boil 12-15 mins. Drain water, add cold water and ice for 5-10 mins. Peel. To make the egg easy to peel it has to have heated then cooled, just like blanching a tomato makes the skin come off easy. You just have to be careful putting the egg in the boiling water, like I say, half way at first. [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-79463) 6. sasha says June 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM Salt doesn’t work, but baking soda does. [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-76036) 7. Jamie says April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM I am guessing that I am one of the rare men to read these blogs, and even rarer to comment in them. 😀 I really enjoy experimenting in cooking, as is the case 99% of the time, as a male, I never took Home Ec in school growing up, so basic things like hard-boiling eggs was learned later. In any case, I am looking for work after moving to the West Coast from VA last summer where my contract job ended; and Carol & I got married in November…a “Golden” wedding — she is 55 & I am 58. So, because I am home, I am doing all I can to support Carol with help and taking care of her. I normally make a lunch for her each day, and we have both desired making more healthy diet changes. So, packing numerous baggies with salad fixin’s (she & I both hate mixing it all ahead of time and have a wilted, soggy salad at noon), one thing drove me to your website: I HATE hard-boiled eggs where the peeling is tedious and the white pulls off in chunks all the way around. Anyway….I just now came back from my rubber-meets-the-road test. I boiled 20 eggs in a Cook’s Tri-Ply (copper exterior) Dutch Oven. Once to a rolling boil, I let it cook for 90 seconds, shut off the heat & put a lid on it for 12 minutes. While the cooking started, I filled a large bowl with ice & water. The ice all melted just before the 12 minutes “rest” was done, and I added another dozen or so cubes to the water. I then transferred the eggs to the ice water, deliberately pulling 4 of them aside & cracking both ends on each of the four before adding them to the ice water. I let all 20 sit about 15 minutes in the ice water & then proceeded to de-shell them. I read several different advice blogs about this process, so I tested several things. I deshelled a couple uncracked eggs under cool water & two cracked eggs under cool water. I also did two of each without doing so under water. I found that, for me, they all had about the same degree of success. Under water, they MAY have come off slightly faster, but not appreciably. Nevertheless, I preferred deshelling over a plate instead of under water, because I did not want to deal with the shells in the sink. Out of 20 eggs, I only had three that even had the slightest “divot”. It was fantastic! I did notice that as I went along, they seemed to come apart slightly easier, which may mean a little extra time in the cold water helped. On average, it took me 10-12 seconds to completely deshell each egg. I imagine many of you ladies can do it faster, but I was pleased with the speed for myself. So, let me end this with a couple questions: 1\. If I had dumped the cold water after 20 minutes and put the pan (or a bowl or bags) in the frig for a couple days, would the eggs have been more resistent to deshelling? 2\. Once deshelled, like mine are now….how long will they be good for in the frig either in a bowl with a plastic sheet cover or in airtight zip-lock bags as opposed to the length of time they will stay good hard-boiled within the shell? Summary: this was a rousing success! Thanks for making deshelling angst a thing of the past!\! [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-70236) 8. Dani McMann says March 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM Thanks so much for the tips on easy hard boiled eggs!\! [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-68036) 9. Lois Hall says February 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM Finally! They came out perfect for the first time. Thanks so much\! [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-64506) 10. Kristin Carlbom says November 21, 2012 at 7:59 AM Bless you! Have struggled with deviled eggs for years and this worked PERFECTLY!\! [Reply](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-easy-peel-hard-boiled-eggs/#comment-56597) 11. Kim says November 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM It sounds crazy, but we find peeling is easiest when we steam our eggs. Just put your old eggs on a tray in a rice cooker for ~20 mins, shock them in ice water immediately after to stop the cooking, and then they peel amazingly well. Try splitting your next batch between steaming and boiling, and see which is easiest\! 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Readable Markdown	After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time. These are also the perfect tips and tricks to making the best boiled eggs if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer. ![bowl with sliced hard boiled egg](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Pinterest-1-720x1080.jpg) Save these [Easy](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/) [Peel](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) [Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/) to Pinterest\! ## 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 got 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. ★★★★★ ## Reader says – “Tried this for our Easter eggs. It works great!! Highly recommend for a fail safe way to boil your eggs!!” —Tami (via Pinterest) [![toddler holding hard boiled eggs](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/madelineholdingegg1.jpg)](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/madelineholdingegg1.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620 "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020712688048/") to Pinterest\! ### Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs 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!). ![](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hard-Boiled-Egg-Recipe-1.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ## Tools Needed for Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these perfect hard-boiled eggs. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started: - Saucepan or Large Pot – to cook the eggs in. - Slotted Spoon – helpful for carefully removing cooked eggs from the hot water after cooking. - Large Bowl of Ice Water – an ice water bath will quickly cool the eggs and prevents them from over cooking. 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. 1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. 2. Add one teaspoon of salt to the water. 3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Let the egg boil for a minute or two. 4. 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. 5. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. 6. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. ### Hard boiled egg cook times: Here are my recommendations for how long to cook hard boiled eggs based on how you like your eggs: - Runny Yolk: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. - Soft-Boiled Eggs: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. - Medium Boiled Eggs: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. - Hard Boiled Eggs: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. The above is simply a quick summary of this tutorial. Check out the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post* for all the detailed instructions for making perfect hard boiled eggs easy to peel.* ![white plate with hard boiled eggs](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ## How to Peel Hard 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: 1. Once cool, gently roll the hard boiled eggs on your countertop to create lots of small cracks. 2. Then, peel the eggs under cold tap water. 3. Once peeled, rinse and dry the eggs and set aside. Some people like to use a metal spoon to slip between the shell and egg white to help remove the shell, but I find the above way easier. ## Tips for Making the Best Hard Boiled Eggs Everyone has their tips and tricks for making the best hard boiled eggs. Some might be old wives tales, and some actually work. For best results, follow my favorite tips and tricks for perfect hard boiled eggs: ### Use Older Eggs When Making Hard Boiled 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. 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. ### Cook Eggs in Cold Water 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 and prevents over cooking. Another benefit to starting with cold water when making hard boiled eggs is that the water’s gradual warming will help prevent cracks from forming in the shells when compared to adding eggs to a pot of water boiling rapidly. By the time the water reaches a rolling boil, the egg will already be partially cooked and much more stable against cracks. ![white background with brown eggs and a hard boiled egg](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-to-Hard-Boil-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ### Add Baking Soda to the Water Adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water results in easy peeling hard boiled eggs. ### Salt the Water Don’t want to remove chunks of the egg white with the shell when you are peeling it? Adding salt (and using less fresh eggs) also helps with easier peeling of your hard boiled eggs. Don’t ask me why, but adding the salt to the water definitely helps, so I always boil my eggs this way. ### Let the Hard Boiled 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. If I don’t need the boiled eggs right away, I like to transfer them to a colander to cool, but you can peel them quicker if you cool them in cold water. 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 and peel the boiled eggs when you plan to use them. ### Other Hard Boiled Egg Tricks I haven’t personally tried these tricks, but some people swear by them\! - Add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water. - Use a needle to poke a hole in the bottom of the egg before cooking. - Crack the eggs all over after boiling, then put them in an ice bath. I would love to hear any of your special tips for perfect hard boiled eggs, or hear about your experience if you try any of the about methods that I haven’t tried ![brown hard boiled eggs being peeled](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-to-Make-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-Easy-to-Peel.jpg) ## Hard Boiled Egg Recipe FAQs Got questions about this recipe for easy peel boiled eggs? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers. ### Why is the shell sticking to my hard boiled egg? Due to the lower pH levels in fresh eggs, the egg white proteins form strong connections to the keratin in the shell membrane while cooking. This makes it difficult to peel the eggs without bits of white sticking to the shell. ### Why does baking soda make hard boiled eggs easy to peel? Baking soda makes the water more alkaline which will help the egg whites loosen from the shell, making the peeling process much easier. Adding baking soda to the water increases the alkalinity and softens the keratin. The result is a weaker bond between the white and the membrane—which means easy-peel eggs\! ### Will this work with farm-fresh eggs? Farm fresh egg whites are more acidic. This causes the white to stick to the shell’s membrane which makes it more difficult to peel the eggs. If you are using farm fresh eggs, you’ll want to let them age in the refrigerator until they’re older and/or add baking soda to the water to increase the pH of the boiling water. ### How long should I cook hard boiled eggs? Wondering how long to boil eggs on the stove? How long you should cook hard boiled eggs depends on a few factors, especially the size of your egg (medium, large eggs, 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 for me was around 12-13 minutes for a perfectly done, cooked all the way through yolk. Since everyone has their own preferences, always recommend starting with cooking 1 egg to figure out your personal perfect cooking time for hard boiled eggs. That way you aren’t cooking a whole batch of hard boiled eggs and finding that you prefer them cooked differently. ### Why did my hard boiled eggs crack? Eggs typically crack for one of these reasons: - Adding eggs to a pot of water at a full rolling boil can cause the eggs to knock against each other and crack. - Eggs can also crack due to the shock in temperature change when placing a cold eggs from the refrigerator into a pot of boiling water. - Another reason the eggs can crack when adding them to a pot of boiling water is because you’re dropping them into the water to avoid the hot water. The eggs can crack from being dropped. - The pot you’re using is too small, causing the eggs to crowd and bang into one another while cooking. For these reasons it is recommended to use a pot with plenty of room and to boil eggs using a cold start for the cooking process. ### Should hard boiled eggs be peeled immediately? No, it is recommended to let eggs sit in an ice bath until completely cooled. ![white bowl with peeled hard boiled eggs on a white wooden background](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Make-Easy-to-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs_.jpg) Save these [Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127086020725323620) to Pinterest\! ### How long do hard boiled eggs last? 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. So, if you’re a regular hard boiled egg eater, feel free to make a batch of eggs at the beginning of the week\! ### How should I store hard boiled eggs? When storing pre-cooked hard boiled eggs, I recommend storing them in a sealed airtight container or sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator. Cooked eggs, especially already peeled eggs, can cause odors in the refrigerator. Keeping them sealed helps keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. If you do find yourself with some smells in your refrigerator, try these [tips for deodorizing in your kitchen.](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/kitchen-tip-getting-rid-of-odors/) ## Try this Recipe at Home\! Next time you’re wondering how to make hard boiled eggs peel easily, give these tips a try\! Did these simple tips help you make easy peel eggs? Leave a comment below and give this tutorial a review for others to see what you thought of it. On Instagram? Share your photo and tag me with @goodlifeeats and \#goodlifeeatsrecipes. I’d love to see your hard boil egg successes\! ## More Easy Egg Recipes: Check out some of these favorite recipes, or browse the[recipe index](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/recipe-index/) archives for even more great recipe ideas: [Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/buffalo-chicken-cobb-salad/) is a delicious twist on the traditional cobb salad. This is a delicious recipe that uses these easy peel hard boiled eggs\! In this [Chorizo and Eggs Scramble](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/chorizo-spinach-egg-scramble/), scrambled eggs are combined with fresh spinach, cilantro, and spicy chorizo sausage. These [Southwest Breakfast Bowls](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/southwest-protein-breakfast-bowls-with-sweet-potato-and-black-beans/) are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed breakfast on busy weekday mornings. I love making [Baked Eggs with Sausage and Kale](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/baked-eggs-with-kale-and-sausage/) 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](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/quiche-lorraine-for-a-virtual-baby-shower/). Homemade quiche is easier to make than you’d expect\! ![eggs on a white background](https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Easy-Peel-Hard-Boiled-Eggs-How-to-Boil-Eggs.jpg) ## Get More Recipes via Email Did you love this recipe for easy peel hard boiled eggs? Sign up to receive [Good Life Eats Email Updates](https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61815260db5bc2b4fb307f50) and never miss another recipe or kitchen tip\! > Is making hard boiled eggs tricky for you? What is your favorite tip for perfect eggs? ### Ingredients - 4 Large Eggs - Water - 1 teaspoon Salt - 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ### Instructions 1. 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. The eggs should be in a single layer, so if you plan to boil a lot of eggs make sure your pot is large enough. 1. Add one teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to the water. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Letting the egg rest in the hot water cooks the egg evenly without overcooking. 5. Remove the hard boiled eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. 6. When cool enough to handle, peel the egg. Peeling the hard boiled eggs under cold water helps make the peeling easier. ### Notes #### Hard Boiled Egg Tip Purchase your eggs about a week in advance of when you’d like to prepare them. #### Hard boiled egg cook times: - Runny Yolk: runny egg yolks and barely done whites – cook for 5 to 6 minutes. - Soft-Boiled Eggs: white is cooked but soft and yolk is jammy – cook for 8 minutes. - Medium Boiled Eggs: white is fully cooked and firm, but center is not dry – cook for 10 minutes. - Hard Boiled Eggs: white and yolk are both cooked through and firm – cook for 12 to 13 minutes. #### Make Ahead Tip If you are making many eggs at once for use through the next several days you can place them in the refrigerator. Cooked hard boiled eggs will last in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. ###### Nutrition Information: Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 2195mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g
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