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Post by cornhusker on Feb 8, 2021 17:37:27 GMT
We all know how to boil eggs, but there has to be an easier way right? I've been a proponent of the Instant Pot method, but it takes a while and I still have to wash the pot. Beats boiling them though. A couple days ago, I put a dozen eggs in the air fryer. 260° for 16 minutes = "boiled egg" perfection. Just thought I'd pass it along in case I wasn't the last person on the planet to figure this out.  |
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Post by mzgarden on Feb 8, 2021 18:07:05 GMT
What!?!?!?!? Ok, I gotta try this because I'm with you - gotta be an easier way.
So, the million dollar question -- how were they to peel (supposing they were farm fresh)?
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Post by Txsteader on Feb 8, 2021 20:32:42 GMT
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Post by gayle on Feb 8, 2021 20:41:30 GMT
I steam my eggs. I do mine for 20 minutes (No, it doesn't overcook them) then drain the pan, take out the steamer, and fill with cold water. Then I drain it again, put on the lid, and shake the heck out of them. Then I run in more cold water and the shells practically fall off. After I get all the shells off and rinse them, I drain them on a towel for a few minutes and store them in a covered container in the refrigerator. I like that you can just grab one and eat it or use them in salads and such with no additional preparation (except cutting them up, if you need to)
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Post by Mari on Feb 8, 2021 21:09:31 GMT
Oh BOY am I a proponent of the steam method. I raise chickens and in the past (before I knew of the steam method) if I wanted to make deviled eggs I would either buy them from the store or hold some of mine in the fridge for several weeks in order to keep me from wanting to throw the buggers across the room since they would... not... peel... properly at...all. Awhile back my mother had clued me in to the steam method. I have been doing it this way but upped the time to 15 minutes. www.ruralsprout.com/peel-fresh-eggs/I made deviled eggs last week and steamed a dozen eggs that had been laid 2 and 3 days previously. Only one gave me juuuust the slightest bit of trouble. Oh, I had them at room temp before placing them in the steamer basket. ~Moi  |
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Post by gayle on Feb 8, 2021 21:16:56 GMT
I start mine straight out of the fridge. The only trouble I ever get out of them is that, occasionally, one will explode. It doesn't usually make a mess. I just peel it as usual, salt it and eat it.
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Post by farmerjack41 on Feb 9, 2021 21:17:35 GMT
Not about cooking them, but noticed in the FM coupons, you can buy hard boiled eggs all ready cooked and peeled. Talk about being lazy!
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Post by gayle on Feb 9, 2021 21:25:45 GMT
That gives me an idea. We could start selling stuff that's partially prepared - peeled hard-cooked eggs, chopped and sautéed onions, cooked loose hamburger, etc. We could make a killing!
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Post by themotherhen on Feb 9, 2021 21:31:04 GMT
That gives me an idea. We could start selling stuff that's partially prepared - peeled hard-cooked eggs, chopped and sautéed onions, cooked loose hamburger, etc. We could make a killing! We could call it "Meal Prep Moms"! |
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Post by wildhorseluvr on Feb 9, 2021 22:29:51 GMT
Not about cooking them, but noticed in the FM coupons, you can buy hard boiled eggs all ready cooked and peeled. Talk about being lazy! They’ve had those in our local stores for maybe 3-4 yrs now. I was flabbergasted the first time I saw them...seems like they were about 50 cents per egg or something. You can also buy chopped raw onions, pre-cut stir fry veggies, etc. Or a veggie tray with mainly carrots and celery with a little broccoli and cauliflower, along with about 1/2 cup of dressing....only about $18.  |
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Post by daw on Feb 10, 2021 1:05:55 GMT
I just put my eggs in the pan with water and a lid.
Bring to a boil and turn off the burner. They will
continue cooking in the hot water. .
But then I do it the frugal way...
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Post by mzgarden on Feb 10, 2021 12:24:20 GMT
I tried the air fryer method this morning and liked it. 8 eggs at 270F for 20 minutes, dumped into an ice water bath. Farm fresh-peeled fine. Worked well for me and I like having multiple options.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2021 14:32:45 GMT
I just put my eggs in the pan with water and a lid. Bring to a boil and turn off the burner. They will continue cooking in the hot water. . But then I do it the frugal way... Frugal or not, if the eggs are fresh, the shells still stick when I do it that way. 
I have also noticed that the incidence of sticking shells is directly related to how nice I need the eggs to look. Eggs for here at home: Peel like a dream.
Eggs for parties/gatherings/funerals (I was one of three "funeral deviled egg ladies" at the Lutheran church): Shells stick like they were Krazy Glued.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2021 14:35:35 GMT
Not about cooking them, but noticed in the FM coupons, you can buy hard boiled eggs all ready cooked and peeled. Talk about being lazy! Delis back in Ill-annoy always had peeled eggs. I noticed them at Walmart a couple or 5 years ago.
They must sell, but it's not a bargain.
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Post by mzgarden on Feb 10, 2021 14:36:52 GMT
For peeling - I can remember my mom hard cooking the eggs, chilling them and then laying then on a cutting board and cutting them longwise - sort of a hack first, cut through motion. Then she took a regular tablespoon (not measuring one) and scooped the half egg out of the shell. In my memory, she did pretty good getting decent looking hard cooked egg halves. I'll have to give it a try and see if my child's memory holds true. Too bad I can't ask Mom, miss her every day.
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