Some More of My Favorite Life Hacks (Tips)- 3 (Easy Egg Hacks-Tips)
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
June 9, 2022 7:31pm CST
I always enjoy browsing for hacks to try out or to share. It's amazing the imagination of the people who come up with these ideas to make everyday chores in life easier. Here a cool one I came across to share with you...
HARD BOILED EGGS- EASY PEELING
I enjoy an egg salad sandwich from time to time but hate having to peel the shell off to prepare my meal. I find it messy and little pieces of shell wind up on my kitchen counter. And the shell always sticks to part of the egg. But doing this hack makes the whole process a breeze. Know what it is? Simple baking soda. Add about half a teaspoon and see if the peeling process isn't a whole lot better!
***What's the secret? The baking soda raises the PH of the water which makes for easier peeling.
MORE EGG TIPS AND QUESTIONS TO PONDER
-Do you boil the water first and then add the eggs or boil with the eggs already in there?
-How many minutes do you boil your eggs? What time is best?
-Do you know how long hard-boiled eggs last?
What's your answer these questions? Respond and see how you "measure up." lol
Sources- www.lifehack.org
Photo- myappliances.com
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@porwest (112924)
• United States
13 Jun 22
I do this too, sort of @JudyEv. I rinse them under cold water for a minute or so. I do think it helps with the peeling process. But it also helps to get them into the container to put into the fridge faster too. lol
Most of the time I store them in the container they came from.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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13 Jun 22
Yes, definitely helps with the peeling process. Depends on preference, but for egg salad I find 10-12 minutes of boiling works for me.
I don't want the yolk overcooked with that greenish film color.
I also read that overcooking eggs can potentially be harmful for your health.
Overcooked eggs contain ferrous sulfide, which is toxic. While there are no immediate effects, it could lead to food poisoning.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
10 Jun 22
There is only one thing that works 100% to peel the eggs easily. Poke a very small hole in the bottom of your egg, boil your water first, add some salt and 1 tablespoon vinegar, gently add the eggs to the water, boil 10 minutes (12 for very big eggs).
After then minutes move the eggs in icy cold water and peel.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
10 Jun 22
I put the eggs in cold water to boil. My grandmother taught me that you had to pray 3 Hail Mary since it starts to boil. I leave them for "some time". Hard boiled eggs last very little here. I love them.
How do I measure?
How do I measure?2 people like this
@rebelann (117268)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jun 22
Glad you liked that idea, I got it from someone on the Gather.com website that folded years ago.@rebelann (117268)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jun 22
First I boil the water than I put the eggs in but I use a stainless steel basket with holes in it to do that then I turn off the burner and let the hot water do its thing @dgobucks226 No, I don't cover the pot. I also don't do this if I'm really hungry and can't wait to eat.
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@porwest (112924)
• United States
13 Jun 22
I never have any problem peeling my hard boiled eggs. I just roll them and voila! Never have any bits to worry about. But heck, maybe this trick is still worth a go?
I usually put the eggs in first then the water then turn on the heat. I boil them for 15-20 minutes, but always do it on a fairly low boil. I've had hard boiled eggs last a week or two...just depends.
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@porwest (112924)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@dgobucks226 Good to know. Thanks, sir.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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13 Jun 22
Yes, a good way to do them. One week is the correct time!
More egg tips:
It's a good idea to put the eggs in cold water after boiling. Using cold water achieves the best results. I add a few ice cubes to the water to chill it.
Depends on preference, but for egg salad I find 10-12 minutes works for me.
I also read that overcooking eggs can potentially be harmful for your health. Overcooked eggs contain ferrous sulfide, which is toxic. While there are no immediate effects, it could lead to food poisoning.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jun 22
@dgobucks226 Sounds great. I don't use as many eggs as I once did. Thanks for these tips. Enjoy your week.
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
10 Jun 22
I don`t know that. I will try that next time I will boil an egg. 
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@snowy22315 (209129)
• United States
11 Jun 22
I boil mine for about 20. I want to make sure they are fully cooked, but part of that time, it is waiting for the water to boil.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
11 Jun 22
Wow I had not known of this..I will try it out..wonder if the salt seeps into the eggs though
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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13 Jun 22
Funny, I've noticed simple baking soda has quite a number of different uses. Don't know but salt is in almost every food we eat.
Are you a hard-boiled egg eater?
More egg tips:
It's a good idea to put the eggs in cold water after boiling. Using cold water achieves the best results. I add a few ice cubes to the water to chill it.
Hard boiled eggs should be consumed within a week of cooking.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
21 Jun 22
I boil the water once the eggs are in the pot and once it comes to a boil I boil them for ten minutes.
@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
10 Jun 22
Thank you SO MUCH for the baking soda tip. We are planning on making deviled eggs and hate the peeling process.
The eggs should go into COLD water, 15 minutes for Large eggs, they will last 7 days in the refrigerator. I just happened to look all this up because we were planning on hard boiling some eggs. Coincidence.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@dgobucks226 I've had a few green eggs in my time. I didn't realize they were toxic if overcooked.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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16 Jun 22
@LindaOHio I would think it would take a lot of green egg eating to feel the harmful effects. But knowing the signs helps one adjust the cooking time, so that's a good thing.
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