From GoodEgg.com for those who need to know:
"Extremely fresh eggs will not peel easily. In fact, an egg that is just a day or two old is almost impossible to peel. As eggs age, the shells will peel more easily. It is advisable that eggs used for hard cooking (including Easter Eggs) be at least 2 weeks old before cooking for easiest peeling. Hard cooked eggs that are cooked slowly over low heat (and not ‘boiled’) will be more difficult to peel.
Directions
1. Place eggs in a saucepan with enough COLD tap water to cover completely by 1 inch. Bring to a ROLLING boil over HIGH heat. Once the water is brought to a rolling boil, PROMPTLY reduce heat to a lower medium boil and cook an additional 10 minutes for a “hard boiled” egg. For a “soft boiled” egg reduce the time by a few minutes.
2. Remove from heat and IMMEDIATELY place eggs under ice cold water or in a bowl of ICED water to chill promptly to help yolks stay bright yellow. Chill for a few minutes in the cold water until the egg is completely cooled. This is an extremely important step which prevents the greenish “ring” from forming on the surface of the yolk over time. If the egg is not chilled immediately after cooking an unsightly dark greenish ring will eventually appear on the outside of the yolk."
Comments
But seriously, I might add, to distinguish your HB eggs from your raw ones (if they get mixed up), spin it on end. A HB egg will spin like a top, a raw one will not spin at all.
judi: agreed. Free-range is the only way to go. Eggs are one of the few items where I don't compare prices. Cage eggs might be cheaper, but I'll just feel guilty eating them. And guilt never tastes good, even with salt.
Good timing for me since my daughter just today ask for me to make them. I must go and try this out right now.
Works for me.
Benning,
A push pin. I'll have to try that.
Mark,
I can make a raw egg spin.
Mom,
Peeling the egg is always the rub.
Chosha,
Here at the Shack we strive to be thorough in all things.
Sweet,
Keep us posted on your progress. ;)
On it's end??? I'd have to see it to believe it.
;o)>
Someday maybe I'll share my experience in how NOT to make the roasted egg for a Pesach seder... I had to start my kitchen cleaning all over again. :-(
I'll see what I can do. ;)
SG,
That sounds like an eggciting story. Sorry, couldn't help myself. ;)
Peel while still hot.