How to boil eggs so the shells practically peel themselves

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  • @MostLawyersAndJudgesRLawless
    @MostLawyersAndJudgesRLawless ปีที่แล้ว +342

    I totally trusted you and boiled 2 dozen eggs... AND IT WORKED! Flawlessly. Every single one came out perfectly. Thank you!!!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thank you I’m so happy it worked for you…enjoy the eggs 🥚

    • @MostLawyersAndJudgesRLawless
      @MostLawyersAndJudgesRLawless ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@cookingwiththedrakester I am right now!

    • @charlesziehr352
      @charlesziehr352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Q

    • @mencken8
      @mencken8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This. Fought the egg battle until we got a rice cooker that incorporates a steamer basket. Easiest way to make hard cooked eggs.

    • @IdahoPohTaToh
      @IdahoPohTaToh ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@cookingwiththedrakester Now do this with "Farm Fresh" eggs.

  • @redmax3471
    @redmax3471 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    Great info on boiling eggs. The best part is no obnoxious music in the back ground.

  • @danabogue1804
    @danabogue1804 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Makes complete sense! Boiling the egg causes it to expand against the shell, and the ice bath causes it to contract from the shell!

  • @billclyde7805
    @billclyde7805 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +119

    Im 72 and you just taught an old dog a new trick. Thank you. 😊

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      lol I’m happy to help…thank you for commenting

    • @bobb.6393
      @bobb.6393 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Woof

    • @margaretbedwell3211
      @margaretbedwell3211 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm 85 and he taught me a new trick also. I have always started mine in cold water and started the timing process when the water started to boil. Cooled them in cold water but not for 15min.

    • @gailoreilly1516
      @gailoreilly1516 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Same here at 70. I love hard boiled eggs but rarely make them because of the peeling issue. Now I know.

    • @KarenThaler-x8v
      @KarenThaler-x8v 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Me too 74

  • @louislandi938
    @louislandi938 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I love your method. I peel them next to the sink so I can rinse them off after I remove the shell. I HATE finding even a tiny piece of shell when eating them. Great lesson. Thank you!

  • @bobmaassel6923
    @bobmaassel6923 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My wife and I have tried all kinds of methods to get the eggs to peel cleanly and nothing worked consistently until we learned about steaming them about 2 years ago. We steam a dozen at a time for 15-17 minutes and then into ice water until they are cool and have done dozens of eggs so far and every single one was easy to peel. I was amazed. We like deviled eggs and a clean peel is crucial. It also doesn't matter in the least if the eggs are old or new.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nice…I have had many comments saying the same so that’s my next egg video
      I appreciate the comment 👍

    • @BRADLEY021202
      @BRADLEY021202 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree 👍 Steaming is the way to go

    • @erwinerwin1245
      @erwinerwin1245 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for that tip and I will try that steaming deal. Sounds like it is really the way to go.

    • @sportysbusiness
      @sportysbusiness 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same for me. I have my own chickens so the eggs are super fresh, boiling is a waste of time, they never peel clean. Once I discovered steaming it was a game changer.

    • @TheDriftwoodlover
      @TheDriftwoodlover 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, I’ve been steaming them for a few years and agree

  • @rosafonseca1787
    @rosafonseca1787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I really appreciate this video! I love how you demo'd from 6-13 minutes! Thank you so much! No frills, no nonsense! 👍🏼

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo ปีที่แล้ว +73

    12 mins for devilled eggs for the win! Thanks so much for this man! The ice water cooling for 15 mins is the kicker, i'll never screw up another boiled egg.

  • @EllisIsland2023
    @EllisIsland2023 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Just did 10 minute boil and left the eggs in ice water for at least 15 minutes. Most perfect eggs I’ve ever had. Shells came off like a dream! Thank you!!!!!!!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s great to hear, thank you for commenting. 👍

    • @justtinkering6713
      @justtinkering6713 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Were they cold inside?

    • @EllisIsland2023
      @EllisIsland2023 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@justtinkering6713 not cold but certainly not warm. Perfect for making egg salad or deviled eggs. This isn’t what you would do if you wanted to shell warm soft boiled egg. Does that help?

    • @justtinkering6713
      @justtinkering6713 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EllisIsland2023 yes.

  • @llEverydayCarnivorell
    @llEverydayCarnivorell 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    I’m a chef, and I can tell you this is a good way, but there’s a better way, and you don’t need ice. You know the little air pocket on the bottom of the egg? Lightly crack the egg on that air pocket, and boil your eggs. They will not leak out the whites! The water gets trapped between the membrane and the white, and will peel with ease. Try it!

    • @susantebbutt9056
      @susantebbutt9056 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Top and bottom of an egg? What have I missed for 70 years?

    • @carmenmendez6836
      @carmenmendez6836 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll definitely try this, I have heard people using a toothpick to make a small hole in the egg before! 😊

    • @shumardi1
      @shumardi1 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Which side is the bottom?

    • @adamlee3789
      @adamlee3789 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This totally works, I do it almost weekly

    • @llEverydayCarnivorell
      @llEverydayCarnivorell หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@shumardi1 the bigger end

  • @Jacklewis1026
    @Jacklewis1026 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    All I have to say is OMG, all my life I have been making hard boiled eggs the wrong way. Never in food service so was ignorant of this simple stupid method to perfect HB eggs. Now folks say that you should use older eggs..Today I bought fresh eggs and tried this method . Boiled😢😢 the water ..Then into the pot,12 minutes ..Removed into ice water 15 minutes . Crack and roll shell literally fell off. Perfect. Made my egg salad ..absolutely delicious. Thank you Thank you Thank you. At 73 should have watched this a long time ago..LOL

    • @Pitfunk
      @Pitfunk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I raise chickens. I have been boiling eggs this way my whole life. If you make an egg this way and it does not peel right it's because the egg is not at least 2 weeks old. Most eggs you buy from the store are at least 4 weeks old many are 5 weeks or more.

    • @SoleEpiphany
      @SoleEpiphany 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Age of egg will matter more for poaching eggs than for boiling, over time they do lose moisture as egg shell is porous. Some say vinegar, baking soda, pricking the egg with a push pin etc. Kenji Lopez did a great study and is definitely worth checking out. Adding eggs to boiling water and then shocking them in ice water to stop the cooking, tapping and rolling like this gentleman did or even peeling under running water or in a bowl of water is the ticket for sure. Jacque Pepin recommends the push pin more to avoid the green/grey circle that can occur around the yolk. I believe that’s something to do with sulfur as well as the air pocket. Starting from boiling seems to be the most consistent method given gas, electric and induction would certainly be different times coming to boil though.

    • @Jacklewis1026
      @Jacklewis1026 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Pitfunk
      I wanted to test this . Bought fresh eggs , tried this method , and once again peeled perfectly. Never knew about this . Anyway glad I watched this video. Must have made HB eggs a dozen times since watching this video always perfect

  • @cliftonepps451
    @cliftonepps451 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is the most perfect instruction to boil an egg and get perfect results. Simply put perfect.

  • @MarcoGarcia-bl7ww
    @MarcoGarcia-bl7ww 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I just made the best hard-boiled eggs in my life; Thanks a million. I cooked about 8 with one giving me some guff till I smacked it around a bit.

  • @jackdotzman2908
    @jackdotzman2908 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Really appreciate the trouble you went to to cook the eggs. We have always put eggs in boiling water for 12 minutes then into a bowl of ice water like you did, and it works great. What I enjoyed watching you do was the 8 minute through 13 minute cook time and the differences for each time. If you’re going to just enjoy eating a hard boiled egg, 8 minutes. Deviled eggs, egg salad, 12 minute egg. Great demonstration, thank you. From Missouri

    • @kathleengegax9664
      @kathleengegax9664 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for the timing info as well. Now I ne d to get a pencil and write it down before I forget!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I appreciate the comment. I apologize for missing it before, have a great summer

    • @roncaruso931
      @roncaruso931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jauques Peppin shows you how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It's all done in a 4 minute video. He also shows you how to peel them perfectly. Watch the master. This guy is an amertuer.

    • @MarkPrimo
      @MarkPrimo หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roncaruso931 th-cam.com/video/As6AY_ChJuI/w-d-xo.html

  • @timbaker1320
    @timbaker1320 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    In the 60's, mom would make me soft boiled eggs. She would hit it with a butter knife, pull it in half and scoop both halves out with same knife (no shell fragments). Then she would put a small pad of butter on it with salt and I would chop them with my fork then put that on buttered toast. The eggs were still hot. I've never been able to do that.

    • @lynns3367
      @lynns3367 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Every time I put cold eggs into boiling water they CRACK and make a mess. Then a chef friend told me to NEVER PUT COLD PROTEIN INTO A HOT POT. That you always start with ROOM TEMPERATURE EGGS. I don't know if #-1 you salted you water. Salt water boils hotter.
      #-2 how fresh your eggs were.
      #-3 were they room temperature when you started.
      I was taught to salt my water and put my eggs into the pot. Wait about an hour for everything to reach "room temperature".
      (this also helps by making sure none of your eggs are bad . Rotten eggs float because of the gas inside the shell) Bring the water to a boil, once boiling reduce the pot to a simmer for 8-10 minutes. Drain. Rinse the eggs under COLD WATER. Put the now slightly cool eggs into a Ice bath. Let sit until all the ice is melted. Drain the water. Crack like you did and peel from the air bubble spot first. Depending on if you rotate your eggs while I the fridge it could be the larger end or the narrow end.
      I've rarely had a problem removing the shell cleanly.

    • @Striped-bass
      @Striped-bass 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds delish !

    • @btaos1625
      @btaos1625 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yum...now I gotta go boil some water!

    • @eileenkrumm8729
      @eileenkrumm8729 หลายเดือนก่อน

      O

    • @timbaker1320
      @timbaker1320 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lynns3367 I put mine in cold water in a small pot. Turn the heat on medium. Put a lid on. When the water starts a slow rolling boil, I turn it down to 2. Turn a timer on for 8 min. Then rinse under cold water. Hit eggs in rim of sink and peal under running cold water.

  • @patriciajablonski5911
    @patriciajablonski5911 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I was always told the fresher the egg, the harder to peel. Working in a restaurant the cook told me his Italian grandmother had a fool proof egg peeling method. Freshly laid egg or not. Pour Lots of salt into the water. Well, it works every time for me.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’ve heard this a few times in the comments- I’m going to try it next time! Thank you for sharing!

    • @richstewart1
      @richstewart1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have also heard about fresh eggs being hard to peel.

    • @beerhammer1881
      @beerhammer1881 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Vinegar helps as well

    • @raphaelr8703
      @raphaelr8703 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Salt raises the boiling point thus speeding up the cook time and saving energy to boot!

    • @ericthom726
      @ericthom726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was always told the fresher the egg the easier it is to peel. I do use the salt trick and it also keeps the yolk from getting the green edge which I was always told was due to sulfur

  • @jhn146
    @jhn146 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    My retired chef brother taught me to steam the eggs. I bring the water in the bottom of the steamer to a boil, add the top of the steamer with the eggs in it, cover and steam for 12 minutes and then into an ice bath. Works every time.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I’ve seen the steam method I have just never tried it myself but I’m going too… thanks for the comment.

    • @vickyburton2434
      @vickyburton2434 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put a pin hole in the bottom of your steamed egg and they practically peel themselves.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@vickyburton2434 great tip…I’m definitely going to try steaming and the pin hole trick…thank you

    • @catylynch7909
      @catylynch7909 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "America's Test Kitchen" taught me the steam method, several years ago. It's perfect. If I'm doing deviled eggs, or something where the presentation of the eggs is important, I steam them for 11 minutes, turn off the flame for 2 minutes, put them in the ice-bath for about 30 minutes.
      A friend takes them from the bath after 30 minutes, taps them on the counter to crack them, then returns them to the bath for awhile ... sometimes overnight. All they need is a gentle squeeze, and the shell pops off, in two pieces.

    • @rodger7029
      @rodger7029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely works every time

  • @Ameenah69
    @Ameenah69 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Yes, the ice bath is the secret. It shrinks the egg down away from the shell so you peel it like magic. I have a bowl filled with ice water and leave them sit for 10-15 min and I have beautiful easy peel eggs like you!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sweet..it’s good to hear others say it works for them too…thank you for your comment

    • @w1975b
      @w1975b ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Along with the shrinking, it firms up the white when it becomes cold. The white is still a bit soft when warm and more likely to come off with the shell.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@w1975b 👍👍 thank you for the comment

    • @HaimTabibi
      @HaimTabibi ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ice bath is key.

    • @witherbossbros1157
      @witherbossbros1157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is what I have found to be true, but I just run the eggs under cold water.

  • @cuppadan
    @cuppadan ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Finally! The first repeatable way to make perfect easy to peel eggs, from soft to hard. Thank you so much!!

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have always had trouble with hard boiled eggs being hard to peel. I followed your instructions and it was the first time I've had perfect hard boiled eggs that were easy to peel.
    Thank you.🙏💙

  • @cervus-venator
    @cervus-venator ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish I'd seen this about 10 years ago as it would have saved me a lot of time with trial and error. I figured it out finally with the big trick for me being getting the water boiling first and adding the eggs with a perforated spoon or a basket. I'll boil for about 12 minutes, but I have never used the ice bath. I would drain off the boiling water and then run cold water over the eggs for a couple of minutes and let them sit for a while. I'll add the ice bath, but I found that adding the eggs to the already boiling water was the trick for me in getting the eggs to peal in big easy to remove sheets without sticking to the shell. Thanks for sharing as I am sure a lot of people will appreciate this information.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome and I agree with you, adding to the boiling water is important. Good luck and thank you for your comment

    • @rascal211
      @rascal211 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, need to boil the water first then add the eggs, then cold water.

  • @DeMan-1032
    @DeMan-1032 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    In addition to an ice bath, allowing the eggs to come up to room temp prior to cooking helps tremendously.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I took these right out of the frig and into the boiling water but a few other people have said they room temp eggs helps. Thank you for your comment

    • @shaffey01
      @shaffey01 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cookingwiththedrakester do you eat the yolk or no?

    • @edwardmclaughlin719
      @edwardmclaughlin719 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@shaffey01 who doesn't? It's not an egg if not.

    • @shaffey01
      @shaffey01 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardmclaughlin719 it was a joke man

    • @John-boy
      @John-boy ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Room temp eggs have less chance of the shell cracking from thermal shock into rolling boil water

  • @enjarichards8100
    @enjarichards8100 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    In my experience all you need to do is run cold water briefly over the shell when you take the egg out. The cold water causes the white to contract faster than the shell, pulling it away and making it easy to peel. Ice water and 15 minutes is unnecessary, just cold tap water and a few seconds is sufficient. And your egg is still piping hot.

    • @carlsmith4767
      @carlsmith4767 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still hot Great point.

    • @jeanluby4636
      @jeanluby4636 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This used to work years ago. Don't know what's happened just doesn't work anymore . Eggs impossible to peel. I just gave up.

    • @KneeAches
      @KneeAches ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree…hard to peel with just cold water.

    • @robertlangley258
      @robertlangley258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally disagree, but that's just me. I've tried everything for years and nothing seems like the real deal. It has something to do with how long you take between taking eggs out of the boiling water and into ice water then to the period of time when you actually start cracking the shell I think. I've tried everyone's suggestions over the years and haven't found the golden chalice yet. My $0.02 worth.

    • @lifeissweet9826
      @lifeissweet9826 ปีที่แล้ว

      I read that adding baking soda to boiling water would help. Also an ice bath too. Works very well.

  • @pierrebedard5414
    @pierrebedard5414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Well made presentation

  • @Coolazice1074
    @Coolazice1074 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I appreciate the time you took to do the experiment with times and your explanations of why. Definitely going to give this a try next time since previous methods I have tried weren't quite what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @patrickkelly8095
    @patrickkelly8095 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Best boiled egg demonstration I have ever seen. Actually one of the best demonstrations I have ever seen.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, I really appreciate that…and thank you for watching.

    • @cindys.w.8566
      @cindys.w.8566 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha you don't get out much do you SMH!

    • @patrickkelly8095
      @patrickkelly8095 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cindys.w.8566 actually I do. As a civil engineer I’m in the field frequently. SMH.

  • @leskobrandon3497
    @leskobrandon3497 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    One thing NONE of these " easy peel eggs " videos tell you is that the fresher the egg , the harder it is to peel. Google if you don't beleve it , but I've learned from experience , and I ALWAYS peel my eggs under running water . It helps to keep the membrane separated from the egg and it keeps the egg clean from shell pieces .

    • @tammydeboodt7316
      @tammydeboodt7316 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Exactly!! The fresher the egg the harder to peel.

    • @donnawashburn1638
      @donnawashburn1638 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      True but I’ve taken a very fresh egg probably hours and this procedure works trick is put them in boiling water when done ice bath works every time!

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I've had an egg routine for years based on this. I always have boiled eggs sitting in the fridge to pick at. when i buy a new carton of eggs, the leftover eggs from the last carton all get boiled. They're at least a week older and they'll peel 100% clean every time. I don't shock them in ice water or anything. I stop the cooking after 6.5 minutes by running tap water over the eggs in the pot and that's it.

    • @GKennedy636
      @GKennedy636 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I do it the same way. 👍

    • @tlswilso
      @tlswilso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My mother always said older eggs are easier to peel. My wife boils eggs and some are easy and others in the same batch are impossible to peel. They are all the same age. I don't know what she's doing.

  • @FrancesMarionz
    @FrancesMarionz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bravo! I have cooked my eggs with this technique for years, what I didn’t know was the ice bath! Makes perfect sense… contraction… Thank You !

    • @GeorgeMorgan6600
      @GeorgeMorgan6600 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @willowspring6410
    @willowspring6410 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great idea thank you so much for taking the time to do this demo of the various stages of boiled eggs. Can't wait to try.

  • @MaryBethGroff
    @MaryBethGroff หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favorite tip and proves you are never too old to learn new things. I've made deviled eggs all my life but have spent a lot of time trying to peel them. This works every time. Thank you soooo much!!

  • @marilynfinch1016
    @marilynfinch1016 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Have always struggled with peeling boiled eggs tried this method sooo happy I did!

  • @staceyward777
    @staceyward777 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Been using this technique for 30 years. Putting the hot egg into the ice water creates a layer of steam between the egg and the shell which makes it easy to separate.

    • @mback12000
      @mback12000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, but that actually makes no sense. Don't mean to sound harsh.

    • @michaeltellurian825
      @michaeltellurian825 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mback12000 Physics, my boy. Physics!

    • @mback12000
      @mback12000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaeltellurian825 please explain how steam is created by cooling... my boy

    • @michaeltellurian825
      @michaeltellurian825 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mback12000You got me!

  • @hurdygurdyguy1
    @hurdygurdyguy1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I bought one those little egg cookers, the kind that uses steam to cook the eggs. I love it!! Works like a charm and the shells peel off so easily!! I'll never go back to boiling!

  • @bretthumphries7911
    @bretthumphries7911 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Steaming eggs works best for me. The first time I tried it I steamed 50 eggs for 11 minutes, and immediately plunged them into an ice bath. I then proceeded to easily peel all 50, with no flaws. "America's Test Kitchen" did a great article on the power of steam. Good luck

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool thanks for the info. A lot of people have said steaming really works and since you had 50 eggs I’m glad it did. Thank you for commenting.

    • @GeorgeMorgan6600
      @GeorgeMorgan6600 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

    • @sueweathers3978
      @sueweathers3978 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wonder if the "steaming" method is using the instapot?"​@@cookingwiththedrakester

  • @elizabethlambert9499
    @elizabethlambert9499 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Followed your directions to a T. I did mine for 13 minutes. Peeled them easily. Thank you.

  • @jaya.0069
    @jaya.0069 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm sure glad I found this channel, one of the most frustrating things for me is boiling eggs and fighting with the shells. Never thought about a soak in ice water, and I'll try it tomorrow! Thank you for this demonstration!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you found it too lol I hope it helped…thanks for commenting

  • @drmikeosgood
    @drmikeosgood ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks, I have always hsd a bad peeling issue before this. It's going to be 12 minutes for me from now on!

  • @arickadrewery61
    @arickadrewery61 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the best method! This was a perfect find right before Thanksgiving! THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT! My husband, kids and myself were speechless at how incredible this “rolling” method worked.

    • @roncaruso931
      @roncaruso931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jauques Peppin shows you how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It's all done in a 4 minute video. He also shows you how to peel them perfectly. Watch the master. This guy is an amertuer.

    • @tima.478
      @tima.478 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been rolling since the chef I worked for in high school (1984), taught me the technique. Has never failed!

  • @richardwood6017
    @richardwood6017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lived in England for 6 years, ate boiled eggs daily. never had any peeling problems until I moved back to USA. At least half didn't peel good. I was told by a Chef that European chickens are different... Your method works fine. Thanks-

  • @barbarabradshaw3
    @barbarabradshaw3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much. I love hard boiled eggs but hate peeling them. I had seen your show before but lost my printout so glad I found you again :) PERFECTLY COOKED AND PEELED EGGS. I agree 11, 12 or 13

  • @cmonkey63
    @cmonkey63 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Yet another way to boil eggs I learned from an insert in the carton back when I was in university (1980s). Pot, tap water, eggs, stove. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat off. Leave the lid on with heat off for about 18 minutes. Then rinse with cold water. I think that also helped with getting the shell off, and uses less energy.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s interesting they put an insert in the egg carton…thanks for sharing

    • @3373-g8z
      @3373-g8z ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, my 80s years had lots of pot!

    • @brianconnolly6178
      @brianconnolly6178 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I too use this method, I tell people the best way to boil an egg is without boiling it that way whites are fluffy and yoke is smooth and not dry.

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was told this method prevents the greenish grey ring around the yolks. Not sure if they're easier to peel. Interesting it was recommended by egg producers

    • @btcsys
      @btcsys ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's how I do it except I only leave the lid on for 10 minutes once they come to a boil.
      The ice bath has to be cold for best results

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love the demo. Having been a primarily breakfast cook person, eggs have been my product. Comments about the freshness of eggs are very relevant. As a home cook, I use an induction cooktop for my boiled eggs. I use the cold technique and leave the eggs to cook for my preferred med well outcome. The unshelling is dependent on the freshness and how you shock cool the eggs. I just use regular water with eggs submerged. AA eggs, 12 minutes to perfection.

  • @TimothyONeill_84.
    @TimothyONeill_84. ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Noob here, I been boiling eggs all wrong for years with much frustration, stumbled upon your video, you gave some of the easiest directions that I ever seen, boil water, put eggs in boiling water for 13 mins, then bathe in ice water for 15 min, peel and enjoy; I held a small memorial of all the eggs I butchered over those years, never again my brother eggs, never again.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha…that’s funny. I’m glad it helped and thanks for commenting.

    • @janice9230
      @janice9230 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha 😂
      Love this!

    • @roncaruso931
      @roncaruso931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jauques Peppin shows you how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It's all done in a 4 minute video. He also shows you how to peel them perfectly. Watch the master. This guy is an amertuer.

    • @heavenbound7
      @heavenbound7 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
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      KJV Bible
      [8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
      [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
      Romans 10:9-13
      KJV Bible
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      Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • @MJHinmi
    @MJHinmi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I JUST TRIED THIS NOW! It worked perfectly! Thanks!

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for showing this old gal a few new tricks. Have a Blessed day.

  • @michaelpezzulo4413
    @michaelpezzulo4413 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    If I remember a episode of Good Eats right... Alton says to let the eggs sit at room temp for an hour or so before the boil. The inner egg contracts at room temp and makes the peel easy after the ice bath.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alton would definitely know, that’s a great show. Thank you for the comment

    • @cindys.w.8566
      @cindys.w.8566 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also set the egg cartoon on its side over night to center the yolk if making deviled eggs.

  • @panheadfred1389
    @panheadfred1389 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I cook mine in my Insta pot. Put the wire rack in the bottom and a little water and set timer for 5 minutes. I can peel an eggshell off in one piece in seconds.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No kidding, that’s awesome definitely worth a try…thank you for the comment 👍

    • @monicakritner8577
      @monicakritner8577 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because the pasta has oil in it. One or two drops of oil is all you need no pasta needed.not everyone is boiling pasta when they are boiling eggs.

    • @peterskove3476
      @peterskove3476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I’ll try him it because I had given up. The shells become welded on when I try.

    • @monicakritner8577
      @monicakritner8577 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterskove3476 a couple of drops are for about a half a dozen add more drops if you have a dozen or more does
      not affect flavor

  • @Jacklewis1026
    @Jacklewis1026 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I tried your method this morning and was awesome. So glad I found this ..Thank you

  • @tractortinkerer11
    @tractortinkerer11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tried this an d several other tricks. I believe it is all in the egg freshness ! Great video.

  • @KenTronico
    @KenTronico 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Tried it last night, worked perfectly, thank you

  • @Rm6.23
    @Rm6.23 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great controlled experiment. It took me a long time to figure this out but my results are just like yours. I’ve found the more eggs you try to boil you need to add more time, guessing because the water cools off more as you add more eggs. Thanks for the video! God bless

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s a great point about the water cooling off with more eggs…I wish I would have said that in the video…thanks for the comment and for watching.

  • @van1976
    @van1976 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would go for the 8 min egg myself.
    My mother would cut a hard boiled egg in half, shell and all, and then scoop out each half with a tea spoon...works pretty well.
    5 STARS!
    --Van

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang that’s interesting…I’m going to try that…thanks for the comment

    • @allendale18
      @allendale18 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the way I always do it. Why bother with all the other stuff. It is just so much easier this way.

    • @sandrakisch3600
      @sandrakisch3600 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like hot boiled eggs. I do a quick cold plunge the cut in half and spoon out onto toast. When I was a child, my mom always served boiled eggs in egg cups. I haven't even seen one for years.
      Love everyone's take on boiling eggs.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandrakisch3600 I love all the comments too…who knew people loved boiled eggs so much..thanks for sharing

    • @TruthIsAsOldAsGod
      @TruthIsAsOldAsGod ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s the way some people poach eggs. Crack off the top and dig in with a spoon. Reminds me of some movies or tv shows where the rich people get their breakfast served on the east side of the veranda on linen table cloths with the perfectly cooked egg perched in its sterling silver egg cup. 😆
      C’mon, you have to admit it draws a clear image in your head. 😊

  • @jankuykendall4901
    @jankuykendall4901 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    One thing I was always told was to use older eggs rather than fresh off the farm eggs for easy peeling. I will try the ice water tip. That seems to be the consistent element here.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck, I just posted a video using farm fresh eggs and they peeled just as easy at store bought eggs. I appreciate the comment

    • @rbu2136
      @rbu2136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Room temp v cold egg before putting in water difference too. FYI. Plus whether you put them in cold water to boil them turn on stove or in hot water to start.

    • @melodyiscraycray8648
      @melodyiscraycray8648 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The key is to add eggs to water that is already boiling. Placing the eggs in the water and then bringing the water to a boil makes the eggs hard to peel. The ice water dip is not so important. It's putting the eggs in boiling water; that's the trick.

    • @reemclaughlin4260
      @reemclaughlin4260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was always told that too, but I’m going to try this method. ☮️

    • @johnvandemark7490
      @johnvandemark7490 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Age of egg is irrelevant put I to boiling water is key

  • @scottgiles4109
    @scottgiles4109 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    From what I've read, the ease of removing the shell depends on the age of the eggs. Fresher eggs are harder to peel. Eggs a couple of weeks old are easier. There is no way to know how fresh these eggs were; They all looked pretty easy to peel. To make hard boiled eggs I always just use the .38 Special technique. Pot of cold water, put in the eggs, bring to a boil for 3 minutes, take off heat and cover for 8 minutes (3 minutes and 8 minutes... 38 special). Perfect every time.

    • @timgiles9413
      @timgiles9413 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Someone with my last name, cool :)

    • @carlking8530
      @carlking8530 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The age of the eggs has no effect on how easy they peel. I have chicken's, I've boiled 2 day old eggs with this method and they peeled easily .

    • @brianpinion5844
      @brianpinion5844 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I got a felony last time i used the 38 special technique , think i may went about wrong , lol

    • @Jonyam
      @Jonyam ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same method but 5 and 5, then directly into iced water

    • @janemack8852
      @janemack8852 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was told fresh eggs boil better being added to boiling water, but store bought eggs are better started in cold water. I never boil either all the time...just move pan to the side and cover, similar to your method. .

  • @chloep2556
    @chloep2556 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This was literally what I needed ! I’m 30 years old, used to always boil eggs , then stopped for some years ….and basically forgot lol this covered all ends so THANK YOU for this ! 🙏🏼😁

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome Chloe I’m happy you found it …enjoy the eggs 🥚

    • @canadianstupidgirl2373
      @canadianstupidgirl2373 ปีที่แล้ว

      Relatable

    • @roncaruso931
      @roncaruso931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jauques Peppin shows you how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It's all done in a 4 minute video. He also shows you how to peel them perfectly. Watch the master. This guy is an amertuer.

  • @sagesaith6354
    @sagesaith6354 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've found that completely cracking the shell while they're still in the boiling water (I use the handle of a common table knife) and then plunging into the ice bath seems to help -- my theory is that while the ice is shrinking the egg away from the shell it also draws in water which helps separate the shell from the egg.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ice bath certainly helps…I’ve never tried your method but thank you for sharing that…🥚

  • @juliekeenum9143
    @juliekeenum9143 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Everyone has their version of the "perfect" boiled egg. If you try a certain way and it works then that is your "perfect" way. To each his own. I really enjoyed your tutorial!!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re right and thank you for the watch and the comment

    • @sandramoore2457
      @sandramoore2457 ปีที่แล้ว

      97

    • @roncaruso931
      @roncaruso931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jauques Peppin shows you how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. It's all done in a 4 minute video. He also shows you how to peel them perfectly. Watch the master. This guy is an amertuer.

  • @carmendelavina7279
    @carmendelavina7279 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's awesome! Gonna try this trick!

  • @EMC726
    @EMC726 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think the secret is getting the to the boiling mark and then put the eggs carefully. I liked 12-13 minute boil. Thank you!!!!☺️

  • @claragonzalez1631
    @claragonzalez1631 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gosh, I just learned how to boil eggs, the right way! And don't want to say how old I am but, ima old. Thanks for this video and sharing all you know bout...boiled eggs!

  • @areitomusic
    @areitomusic ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You didn't mention that they have a tendency to crack if they go from the fridge directly into the rolling boil. Leave them out for 30 min before you put them in a rolling boil.

    • @elbmcook
      @elbmcook ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always put the eggs in tap water & then turn the burner on. Never a crack.

  • @peterzavon3012
    @peterzavon3012 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I boil for 12 minutes (at sea level). But the key to easy peeling is after the 12 minutes. You used ice water, but rinsing under cold tap water until the shell is only slightly warm works just as well. Adding some ice cubes merely makes for a quicker process. No need to soak for 15 minutes.

    • @emeraldfox7175
      @emeraldfox7175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly right, in my years of experience, the hotter the egg,the easier it peels,I pickle and sell lots of eggs!

  • @rodconner9079
    @rodconner9079 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    True as shown! :) The shock from hot to ice cold, in another aspect - is "shrinkage", releasing the "liner" from the shell. Difference on the longer boil time is the "toughness" of the whites ... and the yolk becomes drier. Good Vid. Be Safe

  • @angelaharris1112
    @angelaharris1112 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Im always looking for ways to make it easier. Thank you! Im surprised i never thought of this!

  • @elishaabbott7404
    @elishaabbott7404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg thank you so much for this. The eggs peeled so easily and turned out perfect. I will be using this method to boil eggs from now on.

  • @RodCalidge
    @RodCalidge ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cold eggs peel better than room temp eggs.
    Also, when you remove the eggs from the heat, add some vinegar and stir them around for 1 minute, and then into the ice water.

  • @lolacat2420
    @lolacat2420 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great video about a complicated subject. It seemed the ice bath was the secret to great peeling. I DO LOVE Deviled Eggs 🥚 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚!
    Since I live alone, I may only want one or two eggs. If I drop one cold egg in boiling water, it will slow the boil only a little. If I drop 6 eggs into boiling water, it will slow the boil longer. I know, neither amount may be considered significant, and I'm being nitpicky. Obviously, the smart thing to do is to boil 6. I can save them, after all.
    Considering the current price of eggs, maybe we should all buy a few chickens 🐔 🤔 🐔🐔🐔😁!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes ma’am I think it’s the ice that’s the key…I appreciate the comment and thank u for watching…

    • @jillianOFgiggles
      @jillianOFgiggles ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Been doing the ice thing for awhile. Family makes fun of me. But you wont find me in boxers in the kitchen at 2 in the morning, screaming curse words into the night

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jillianOFgiggles let them peel some crappy eggs and see what they say….ice not only help with the peeling it helps with the cursing 🤬

    • @rogerthomas169
      @rogerthomas169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have chickens, was getting so many eggs that I was giving them to family, friends and neighbors. They enjoyed that so much that many of them got chickens. Now, even at five dollars a dozen in stores, I'm finding it hard to give free eggs away. Going to look into food shelters tomorrow.

    • @TruthIsAsOldAsGod
      @TruthIsAsOldAsGod ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogerthomas169 nice gesture

  • @monty-365
    @monty-365 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Never thought about “timing” the boil…I usually boil until I remember that I had eggs boiling🤷🏾‍♀️🤣but I know I would love that 9 minute boil! Thanks for taking the time to do this🙌🏽

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome and thank you for the comment…enjoy 🥚

    • @johnmudd6453
      @johnmudd6453 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The same technique as my wife , I am now getting tired of scraping them off the ceiling , finally got an egg timer !😁

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnmudd6453 😂😂😂 I love these comments. Thank you 🙏

    • @charlesfoleysr6610
      @charlesfoleysr6610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you boil too lok, you get the green ring on the yokes😮

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make it over ten minutes, there is a horrible modern trend towards undercooking boiled eggs There is nothing nastier than biting into a scotch egg and cold yolk running down your chin, Even worse runny pickled eggs !

  • @PatrickCuyno
    @PatrickCuyno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's the very best boiled egg vide3o I've seen so far! Thank you for a great job!

  • @ms.rickie
    @ms.rickie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really appreciate that video. I could never seem to get my eggs at a perfect hard boil. Now I know how long I should put the timer on.😊

  • @ErikPehrsson
    @ErikPehrsson ปีที่แล้ว +12

    [Edit]The easiest way I’ve found it to crack the egg on each end and then roll the boiled egg on a hard surface. After rolling it, look for the bubble and start peeling from there 👌👌

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rolling is definitely the best…thank you for watching and for the comment…

    • @cindys.w.8566
      @cindys.w.8566 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The fat end is where the air pocket is just so you know!

  • @Conn653
    @Conn653 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I start with putting the eggs in cold water, bring to boil, boil for 4 minutes, remove from heat and let the eggs cool naturally. Perfectly cooked. This is how I start making my deviled eggs 🙂

    • @szinski
      @szinski ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The problem with starting with cold water is that each stove heats water differently. My electric stove might boil water more slowly than your stove. It's always best to start with boiling water, that way the starting point will always be consistent.

    • @bobdear5160
      @bobdear5160 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I boil t(em from cold and then for 8 minutes after they have boiled or maybe 12 minutes timing from cold. We use cold water but ha=en’t tried iced water yet….

  • @susangooden6638
    @susangooden6638 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Everyone seems to have their own version. I always put my eggs in cold water, then boil for about 10 minutes. I remove from water. I sometimes let sit but usually I peal right away, running under cold water first as I do each egg. Rarely have any problems & always do 12-13 at a time. This was interesting to watch & I prefer my eggs done ore like the last few

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You aren’t wrong about everyone has their own version but it’s been awesome reading all of these comments and learning new techniques to try… thank you for commenting

    • @cindys.w.8566
      @cindys.w.8566 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Farm fresh eggs would never work with the way you do it. The eggs you use are old been sitting around if store bought there for the air pocket is way bigger if they peel with ease :-(

    • @barbiekat6352
      @barbiekat6352 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cookingwiththedrakesterThank you for your quite useful, methodical demo! 👍 I wonder about the range of flavor and texture difference results…for instance, if you were making egg salad the most under cooked eggs would be gummy and the flavor might homogenize with the other ingredients…where the most overcooked eggs would be more crumbly and the flavor would be less identifiable …🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @longbeachdarrell
    @longbeachdarrell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for all the information. Very good instructor.

  • @photogl
    @photogl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding instruction. It’s the little thing’s in life that bring pleasure. You just made me happy !!!!!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I’m glad to hear that
      Have a great day and thank you for commenting

  • @SPenny-my4we
    @SPenny-my4we ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm glad I watched your video, now I can tell my 92 year old Mother how it's done! I've done it so many times like this, I just didn't leave them in the cold water long enough, and yeah it drives me nuts when part of the egg comes off with the shell! LOL ! Thank you Brother! 😊

  • @systemnotes
    @systemnotes ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One thing I noticed at high elevations is that the eggs never seem to get cooked. I found out that not only did they need more time, but the pot also had to be covered for a while after they cooked. Thanks for the scientific approach of showing each cooking time.

    • @MatthewRulla
      @MatthewRulla ปีที่แล้ว +3

      While living above 6500 ft elevation we always added plenty of salt to the water. Once boiling, the eggs are added and cook quickly in 8 to 10 minutes (depending on personal preference). Then straight into the ice bath (or snow). Perfect every time. We started with room temperature eggs (45 deg F). Chickens had a couple heat lamps in their coop but they produced eggs every day.

    • @kristindowner9897
      @kristindowner9897 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Salt water boils at a higher temperature than regular water, making up for the fact that water boils at a lower temperature the higher your elevation (lessened barometric pressure)
      “Shocking” the finished eggs in an ice bath of whatever variety definitely seems to do the trick for ease of peeling at any elevation!

  • @karst41
    @karst41 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    9&10 on hot buttered toast, 11&12 perfect 13 over 8&9 undercooked which many prefer Thanks for the cooking times and ice bath time very important

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eggs on buttered toast sounds so good right now…thank you for the comment

    • @karst41
      @karst41 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cookingwiththedrakester You have a lot of supportive and friendly comments below. Your followers have earned you a Like and a Subscribe. Cheers

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karst41 cool thank you I really appreciate that…

    • @TruthIsAsOldAsGod
      @TruthIsAsOldAsGod ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cookingwiththedrakester sounded really good to me as well.

  • @kellikelli4413
    @kellikelli4413 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What was the temperature of the eggs 🥚 when they were placed into the boiling pot of water..?
    It matters to know that detail.
    Were they at 'room temperature' or still cold 'recently from the frig' ..?

  • @brianstaude2783
    @brianstaude2783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for putting the time in for the demo & results. What is/was the starting temp of the eggs, room temp?

  • @MonacoMike
    @MonacoMike 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The real secret to easy peeling is DO NOT USE FRESH EGGS ! Let the eggs sit in the refrigerator for a week then boil them. I also put my eggs in a pot, cover them with water and. I then bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat and let them sit in the pot of hot water for 10-13 minutes. I then cool them off in some ice water so I can handle them then peel them. Shells fall right off and I have perfect boiled eggs for deviled eggs.

    • @HotRod82
      @HotRod82 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This was how I was taught and it gives you a great looking yolk & works great too! Leave it in the Hot water longer, the dark ring starts to form around the yolk....

  • @mback12000
    @mback12000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    What a life we have where difficulty peeling eggs is a "nightmare".

    • @michaelmappin4425
      @michaelmappin4425 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right? First world problem for sure.🎉

  • @dan797
    @dan797 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I boil for one minute, take off heat and let sit for 15 minutes -and they’re perfect. I put a little baking soda and vinegar in the water and the shells come off very easily.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A few people have said the same thing so I’ll halve to give it a try
      Thanks for the comment

    • @edwardmclaughlin719
      @edwardmclaughlin719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it does nothing

    • @jamesspalten5977
      @jamesspalten5977 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you put both baking soda and vinegar in the water you are basically doing nothing. The vinegar is acid. The baking soda is alkaline. They cancel each other out.

  • @indyme2
    @indyme2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was excellent illustration!! Now I know how long to boil. Thank you.

  • @brendabomba7367
    @brendabomba7367 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was Great as I like different styles depending on what I'm preparing them for so the time frames are a huge help🎉

  • @robertcuminale1212
    @robertcuminale1212 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I put the eggs in the water, turn on the gas. When the water starts to boil I turn off the gas. They sit in the hot water until cool enough to handle. I get the same results.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u put in ice bath…thanks for watching and for the comment

    • @Anna-ss4sf
      @Anna-ss4sf ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you start with room temperature eggs?

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Anna-ss4sf I took these straight out of the frig…. I have had some people comment that room temp eggs work better so that may be true….thanks for watching

    • @graveart1105
      @graveart1105 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to do it that way too. Then I realized the other way is better. The shells come off easier and the yolks are cooked thru.

    • @berbabrinkley2206
      @berbabrinkley2206 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@graveart1105 great !!

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike66 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As a chef, I have encountered many techniques for "Foolproof Boiled Eggs," as is echoed in the comments section! It really reinforces what I think about a lot of cooking, which is basically that there are a lot of ways to skin a cat. I enjoyed your test. I do think the starting temperature can make at least a minute of difference in the cook time. PS: I love cats, sorry about the idiom.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha that cat comment is understood…and you are 💯💯 about multiple ways to cooks eggs…I have enjoyed the comments from everyone and I am looking forward to trying more of them. Thanks for the comment chef. I hope you continue to watch and I’ll take any ideas and techniques you have to offer…

    • @blueyonder1233
      @blueyonder1233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yikes, I was beginning to think you must be a chef at a Chinese restaurant. ☺

    • @mdgraystone
      @mdgraystone ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I only know of one way to skin a cat. Please share your expertise. Also, do you recommend stir frying or baking? Thanks!

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@blueyonder1233 hahaha now that’s funny

    • @bogtrottername7001
      @bogtrottername7001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blueyonder1233 Racist .

  • @cybersal7
    @cybersal7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    To me, the boiling doesn’t matter it’s cracking them immediately while the egg is hot and the shell is cold that will make the membrane stick to the shell and the eggs will just fall out. So empty the pan of the boiling water shake them to crack evenly and let them sit in cold water while you’re peeling them and refresh the water if gets warm.
    Works every single time.

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow that’s interesting…I put that on my list of techniques to try…and I’m getting quite a list…thank you for the suggestion

    • @valeriehofmann2615
      @valeriehofmann2615 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never use mine right away. They peel easily because of the ice bath

    • @wendigo1919
      @wendigo1919 ปีที่แล้ว

      That method has always worked for me also. The hot, boiled egg interior always just slips right out of the cold-bath shocked exterior shell. I do roll mine on the counter just as he does though, breaking up the shell very well, and then easily locate the air pocket to start the peeling process.

  • @larryolsen-8998
    @larryolsen-8998 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think i'm sold on the 10 minute egg. Easy to peel and boiled just right.

  • @packy57
    @packy57 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the information and demo. The best way for me I have found is that using my Instant Pot pressure cooker for 4 minutes then on to ice bath for 15 min works flawlessly. Cooked yoke and easy peel shells. I cook a dozen at time.

  • @darrellbrown8547
    @darrellbrown8547 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much needed knowledge. Thanks!

  • @brianbassett4379
    @brianbassett4379 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Looks like someone read a 1952 Betty Crocker cookbook.

  • @stephengranger9019
    @stephengranger9019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes indeed patience is the key for sure. 15 minutes in cold ice water does the trick every time. Enjoyed and subscribed

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! I love that you do not rush!

  • @michaelmeyer6306
    @michaelmeyer6306 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is the thermal shock adding the eggs to BOILING water that makes the easy peel. To minimize the egg from breaking when adding to the water, let the eggs warm to room temperature first and use eggs with as few defects in the shell as possible. Ice water is not necessary, but does shorten the cooling period. Cooking time length is for yolk consistency, times greater than 15 minutes will make the outer yolk have that gray color.

    • @qchav9187
      @qchav9187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, only took me 60 years to know that the key is adding eggs to boiling water not bring eggs up to boil then timing them.

    • @valeriehofmann2615
      @valeriehofmann2615 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope I never add to boiling water and they are always easy to peel

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    How long you boil the eggs is a matter of personal preference. The secret to easy peeling is the ice bath. Cool them down as fast as you can.

    • @marysalvi242
      @marysalvi242 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ant-1382 yes, I like the hard boiled all yellow - no matter how I cook eggs I don't like runny yolks. I also wonder if the type of eggs has anything to do with the peeling part. Different types of chickens must have different eggs. hmmm

  • @jacquelines3685
    @jacquelines3685 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANKS!! Just made a mess of my boiled eggs for my 🥗 salad. Lost most of the white peeling it🤪. I'm starting over right now. Thanks again for this video lesson 👍🏾

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh no…I hope the video helped. Thank you for watching and for the comment.

    • @jacquelines3685
      @jacquelines3685 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cookingwiththedrakester
      Followed your directions... AWESOME results this time👍🏾
      I feel the ice 💦 was key! Thanks again☺️

    • @cookingwiththedrakester
      @cookingwiththedrakester  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacquelines3685 you’re welcome 👍👍

  • @SuzanAlbright
    @SuzanAlbright 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing! I have never seen anyone place eggs into boiling water. Thanks for this demonstration. I will be using this method from now on.

  • @QueenIceCrystal
    @QueenIceCrystal ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY!!! You Sir helped take peeling hard boiled eggs OFF my pet peeve list. I do the 12-13 minute egg and was so HAPPY your method worked. Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you!!!!

  • @audreyrosales4052
    @audreyrosales4052 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I prefer to eat eggs warm, so I don't bathe them in iced water. Just add a tsp of salt to the boiling water and the shell comes off clean!

    • @Fezz1020
      @Fezz1020 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I rather put the salt on the egg😂😂

    • @LK-dx2oq
      @LK-dx2oq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I ve done everything , I always salt my water. I have use the egg poker, and used a steamer.
      Still can’t get them to peel clean and easy. I love a soft boiled egg so I agree with not bathing them in cold water

    • @BPDNJ
      @BPDNJ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ice water bath will haunt the cooking process. Less guess work with this method.

    • @AngelaM-s4o
      @AngelaM-s4o 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      3TBSPS VINEGAR IN WATER ​@@LK-dx2oq

    • @evalehde3869
      @evalehde3869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LK-dx2oqif the egg is very fresh it will be hard to peel. The skin is stuck to the egg rather than the shell. If the skin is stuck to the shell it will lift right off.