https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 23:10:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1979150 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:59:29 +0000 looch 1979150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I smash them on a flat surface then I run them under cold water and pull the shells off. The water helps, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1979140 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:53:15 +0000 tysonja 1979140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely using old eggs is the best. at least a week in the fridge :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978379 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:27:25 +0000 autumnlove 1978379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really lazy and I buy the packs of already peeled eggs at Costco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978362 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:21:55 +0000 .twist. 1978362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cold. Run them under cold water for a while and then roll them over their entire surface in your sink. My husband is a boiled egg pro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978358 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:18:15 +0000 Smurfette 1978358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: ha, ok thanks! Hope you get some sleep tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978357 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:17:07 +0000 dagret 1978357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Aah, sorry - I was up with the a stomach buggy toddler Monday night and last night he was wide awake for an hour, inexplicably... Edited my post b/c they get icky if they're *peeled*.</p> <p>And honestly, had to edit this post bc i made the same mistake again. just started my 2nd cup of coffee... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978347 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:12:47 +0000 Dandelion 1978347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crack them right away when they're still hot. I shake them in a bowl to crack them up. Then, when they're cooler, they come right off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978341 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:06:52 +0000 Smurfette 1978341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: good to know! I will peel ahead of time then. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978329 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:02:25 +0000 dagret 1978329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: They get dried out and spoil faster if you put them in the fridge peeled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978316 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:50:23 +0000 Smurfette 1978316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a question: I boil eggs on Sunday for the week for my breakfast. I usually peel the day I am going to eat them. Can I peel them ahead of time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978290 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:35:26 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1978290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put them in ice water for about 5 minutes before peeling. I know that's not super quick but it's faster than waiting for the to cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978262 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:22:14 +0000 mediagirl 1978262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this doesn't help now but use the oldest eggs in your fridge. The older the egg, the better they peel. Farm fresh eggs are the worst! (to peel, not eating wise) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978259 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:20:54 +0000 Mrsjets 1978259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard a teaspoon of baking soda in the water helps...and it really does! I will never boil eggs without it again! I start the eggs in cold water with baking soda, bring to boil, then leave on low for 15 mins. When done I place them in cold water and peel right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1978228 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:02:24 +0000 dagret 1978228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, the fresher the eggs, the harder they are to peel, regardless of whether they're started in cold or boiling water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977874 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:45:26 +0000 mrs. wagon 1977874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: just don't roll too hard because then the egg white tears and shell can get right in there, which I hate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977870 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:44:43 +0000 mrbee 1977870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Ah smart, that's the other tip the article mentioned that I forgot about! Lots of cracks in the egg shells...</p> <p>Thanks for all the tips everyone! I'm feeling re-energized to boil some eggs for the kids' lunch later this week!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977867 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:43:20 +0000 mrs. wagon 1977867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cook my eggs exactly like you do @mrbee: and I pour out the hot water and run cold water into the pot until the eggs are cool. Then I crack the top and bottom, then I roll the egg under my palm, on its side all the way around so that the shell all kind of shatters (but it stays together because of that skin between the shell and the meat). It usually just peels right off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977861 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:37:18 +0000 pui 1977861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think peeling eggs fast is a bit of a trick. At first I sucked at it but now I can peel them quickly. I run them under cold water like @chopsuey suggested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977859 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:37:11 +0000 autumnlove 1977859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ICe water helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977852 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:33:04 +0000 mrbee 1977852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamimami: That was an amazing article! I will try putting the eggs into already boiling water, and also putting the finished eggs into iced water when they're done cooking. Thanks so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977847 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:28:44 +0000 Mrs. Garland 1977847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Just read the link that @mamimami posted and it sounds like the key may be to put the eggs in already-boiling water. I usually put mine in cold, too. I'm going to have to try it in boiling water next time I cook them!<br /> @chopsuey: It's so hit or miss for me...some time it's a breeze and sometimes I destroy them all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977840 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:25:10 +0000 youboots 1977840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They need to be older eggs. Like close to expiring. I also do the heat till boiling then cover, turn off and leave the eggs in the hot water for 12 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977839 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:25:07 +0000 chopsuey 1977839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Garland: I didn't realize ppl had a hard time peeling eggs!<br /> @mrbee: I put eggs in a small pot, add water til they're all covered, put on stove, I leave them in boiling water for 7ish minutes (never look at the time, just turn the stove off when I feel they're ready). If I need the eggs immediately, I'll take one out at a time with a spoon and peel under cold water. If I don't need them immediately, I take them out and put them in a bowl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977837 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:22:02 +0000 mamimami 1977837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has helped me somewhat although it's still no walk in the park:</p> <p><a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/the-secrets-to-peeling-hard-boiled-eggs.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977835 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:20:16 +0000 mrbee 1977835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Ah ok, me too. What's your process for boiling the eggs? I put the eggs in cold water, boil them, then one the water is boiling I turn off the heat and let the eggs stand for a certain number of minutes (depending on how well I want them done). Then I drain the water, and start the peeling process under cold water. Am I missing a crucial step somewhere? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977834 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:20:13 +0000 Mrs. Garland 1977834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: I must just suck then - I do the same thing and always have a hard time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977833 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:19:15 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1977833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eggs that are a few days old are easier to peel.</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/science_of_cooking/boiled_eggs.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/science_of_cooking/boiled_eggs.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977832 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:17:51 +0000 chopsuey 1977832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: cold! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977831 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:17:34 +0000 mrbee 1977831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: Do you use cold water or warm water?</p> <p>Ugh maybe I just suck at peeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-secret-to-peeling-boiled-eggs-in-a-hurry#post-1977828 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:16:35 +0000 chopsuey 1977828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: okay. I almost always peel standing at the sink with water running over them. perfection every single time! </p>