how the hell do you peel hard boiled eggs?

[hearnrumors]

Went through 30-50 per day for a while... not many other options for protein in jail...

Roll the egg around on a counter, firmly. Just enough to shatter the shell. It will all then peel off in one easy piece.

[al_capone]

I've tried several things, the best two i've learned from a chef are...

1} Sticking them in ice immediately after boiling them. The quick cooling process allows the inside of the egg to shrink slightly making it slightly less adhered. (just a step up from cold water)

2} Adding some sodium carbonate (washing soda) to the water. It increases the acidity of the eggs which helps break down the protein barrier in-between the egg and shell.


I've heard adding vinegar works too but I really don't notice too much of a difference.

[JayBee]

I use the freshest eggs possible and salt the water, after done boiling I shock them in cold water and peel right away, crack on a flat surface, roll and peel. works every time for me perfectly.

[>Good Luck<]

Shut the fvck up and eat the damn egg!

[kaotiktravis]

Okay this is probably gonna sound stupid, but do you poke the holes before or after you're done boiling them??

Thanks for asking LOL I was thinking the same thing but.... haha