How to Boil & Peel Eggs

Cooking hard-boiled eggs is easy

until you've had them come out green or labored over peeling them. Here are the secrets to getting them perfect every time.

10 variations on deviled eggs


Prick
Prick the rounded end of each egg with a push pin. (This releases a little air so they don't crack.) Note: Ultra-fresh eggs are difficult to prick. Let them sit in the fridge for about a week before cooking.


Bring to a boil
Cover eggs with cold water by about an inch and bring to a boil.


Let stand
Remove from heat, cover pan, and let eggs stand 12 minutes.


Drain
Drain eggs, holding the pan lid ajar.


Shake
Shake eggs in pan to crack them all over.


Soak
Fill the pan with ice, add cold water, and let eggs sit about 10 minutes (this makes them easy to peel).


Peel
Peel off shells.

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Prick
Prick
Boil
Boil
Let stand
Let stand
Drain
Drain
Shake
Shake
Soak
Soak
Peel
Peel