Hard Boiled Eggs, I dont Get It

[Zack]

Every monday is like a coin toss for me.
I do the same thing every Sunday night, boil 15 eggs in the same pot with the same amount of water for the same amount of time.

On some Mondays the eggs peel with no problems.
Other Mondays the egg looks like an anti-aircraft missle hit it after I get through 'attempting' to peel it. Most of the time I get so pissed I throw it away.

Is there a logical explanation to this? :help:

[MM03MOK]

Yes, the age of the eggs. The fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel.

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[MM2004]

Every monday is like a coin toss for me.
I do the same thing every Sunday night, boil 15 eggs in the same pot with the same amount of water for the same amount of time.

On some Mondays the eggs peel with no problems.
Other Mondays the egg looks like an anti-aircraft missle hit it after I get through 'attempting' to peel it. Most of the time I get so pissed I throw it away.

Is there a logical explanation to this? :help:

The logical explanation is that you suck at peeling an egg.

Ask Becky to show you how...

[MERCMAN]

The logical explanation is that you suck at peeling an egg.

Ask Becky to show you how...


I always thought he was a no good eggsucker, the peeling deficiency is a new "talent".. The question is,,,what the HELL is Zack doing eating that many eggs? The sulfurous bastage:puke:Are you wanting to be known as "Cool hand Zack"?

[Zack]

I eat 2 eggs each morning, Becky eats 1.

God I dont like Mike or Dan

[RoyLPita]

Do you put the eggs in ice water after you boil them?

[Mike Poore]

A pinch of salt in the water.

There's an enzyme, mashpeeoxymaltin that's bound by the shell in very fresh eggs that gets broken down (blocked) by age or the addition of trace quantities of sodium, in the shell.

No need to thank me, glad to be of help.:D

[Bluerauder]

A pinch of salt in the water.

There's an enzyme, mashpeeoxymaltin that's bound by the shell in very fresh eggs that gets broken down (blocked) by age or the addition of trace quantities of sodium, in the shell. :D
I have heard the salt suggestion as well. That enzyme is pretty rare too. Only found in certain varieties native to Massachusetts. ;)

[ckadiddle]

A pinch of salt in the water.

There's an enzyme, mashpeeoxymaltin that's bound by the shell in very fresh eggs that gets broken down (blocked) by age or the addition of trace quantities of sodium, in the shell.

No need to thank me, glad to be of help.:D

Yup. Pinch or small spoonfull of salt in a pot of water if you arent salt-restricted.

[MM03MOK]

A pinch of salt in the water.

There's an enzyme, mashpeeoxymaltin that's bound by the shell in very fresh eggs that gets broken down (blocked) by age or the addition of trace quantities of sodium, in the shell.

No need to thank me, glad to be of help.:D


I have heard the salt suggestion as well. That enzyme is pretty rare too. Only found in certain varieties native to Massachusetts. ;)
:neener: :P :neener:



:D

[Zack]

Thanks for the salt tip!

[Zack]

Do you put the eggs in ice water after you boil them?

i run them under cold water for 1 minute then let them sit in the cold water for about 20.

[KillJoy]

i run them under cold water for 1 minute then let them sit in the cold water for about 20.


Fill a large bowl w/ ice and water. Take them immediately from the hot water, to the cold bath.

:up:

KillJoy

[DEFYANT]

Wait til they start to smell. Then boil them. They should be fine then.

[Mike Poore]

:neener: :P :neener:



:D

That damned Charlie! :fishslap:

[rvaldez1]

On some Mondays the eggs peel with no problems.
Other Mondays the egg looks like an anti-aircraft missle hit it after I get through 'attempting' to peel it. Most of the time I get so pissed I throw it away.

:help:

If it bothers you that much, eat the shell!

[MM03MOK]

If it bothers you that much, eat the shell!
I had a medium boiled egg quite often for brefas growing up. I was anal about there being shells in the egg. Drove my mother nuts. Couldn't stand them! I'm still that way!!

[STLR FN]

I had a medium boiled egg quite often for brefas growing up. I was anal about there being shells in the egg. Drove my mother nuts. Couldn't stand them! I'm still that way!!
Being anal or shells in the eggs? :P:neener::lol::neener::P

[rvaldez1]

I had a medium boiled egg quite often for brefas growing up. I was anal about there being shells in the egg. Drove my mother nuts. Couldn't stand them! I'm still that way!!


Me TOO! soft and medium boiled eggs are a pain to peel.

[OneBADLsE]

Every monday is like a coin toss for me.
I do the same thing every Sunday night, boil 15 eggs in the same pot with the same amount of water for the same amount of time.

On some Mondays the eggs peel with no problems.
Other Mondays the egg looks like an anti-aircraft missle hit it after I get through 'attempting' to peel it. Most of the time I get so pissed I throw it away.

Is there a logical explanation to this? :help:


:confused::confused:

[RoyLPita]

I had a medium boiled egg quite often for brefas growing up. I was anal about there being shells in the egg. Drove my mother nuts. Couldn't stand them! I'm still that way!!

I crack up hearing Mary use the term "Brefas". I could picture her "chillin" with her arms crossed and wearing a ballcap on sideways. :lol:

[Mike Poore]

I crack up hearing Mary use the term "Brefas". I could picture her "chillin" with her arms crossed and wearing a ballcap on sideways. :lol:

Or a Raiders headband, Brian? :rofl: WOO! WOOO!

[MM2004]

I eat 2 eggs each morning, Becky eats 1.

God I dont like Mike or Dan

Really?

You can yank an engine out of a car in record time.

And you cannot peel an egg?

Your shoes must have velcro straps instead of laces...

:lol:

Mike.

[Richy04]

Eat them Raw like Rocky, I've watched that movie several times and I have never ever seen them stick to the shell.. That Peeomaltin protein exists after boiling!!!

[MIDNITEMARAUDER]

You guys are too much with this egg thing. I don't suppose there is an agreement on which side you pull the bathroom tissue roll?

[magindat]

Egg thread, deck thread...

Zack's being domesticated! Way to go, Becky!!!

[Zack]

Egg thread, deck thread...

Zack's being domesticated! Way to go, Becky!!!

Trust me, she's learning more watching me than me watching her. :eek:

[Pops]

Zack you might get more done if you quit watching her!

[Dragcity]

Next up....

Zack goes to the Cardiologist......

[MENINBLK]

If you cook them in the micrwave long enough
you won't have to worry about peeling them... :mad2:

[Pops]

Been thru that one, the egg eating will stop after he gets done. It will be egg beaters and fruit.

[Joe Walsh]

I eat 2 eggs each morning, Becky eats 1.




Poor woman!

You've got her outgunned 2:1 in any "Dutch Oven" battles!

[CRUZTAKER]

Thanks for the salt tip!
I can't believe you weren't using salt.
That's why I didn't reply earlier...I had no idea what your hassle was.:P



Eat them Raw like Rocky....
Indeed. My preference. Hard boiling better lead to egg sam-wichs.


Egg thread, deck thread...

Zack's being domesticated! Way to go, Becky!!!

I saw him using a swiffer...:eek:

[Mike]

Poor woman!

You've got her outgunned 2:1 in any "Dutch Oven" battles!

Now that's funny!! :lol:

[STLR FN]

You guys are too much with this egg thing. I don't suppose there is an agreement on which side you pull the bathroom tissue roll?
Everyone knows you pull the Butt Tape from the back up and over the front. Not front up and over the back. :rolleyes:

[Mike Poore]

Zack you might get more done if you quit watching her!

Yeah! That's me and Dan's job. :D

BTW, have you guys noticed how KillJoy seems to position himself, so that he's always standing next to Becky? ;)

[MERCMAN]

Next up....

Zack goes to the Cardiologist......


I was thinking more like sensitivity training with empihasis on egg management

[MM03MOK]

Nothing like a homemade egg salad (or egg mayonnaise) sandwich. Sometimes I add dry mustard, to give it that Deviled Egg flair, or a generous dash or two of Madras Curry powder. Fresh ground sea salt and pepper. Light Rye bread with lettuce and homegrown tomatoes!! Real mayo is a must (Hellmans)! I think I'll have to buy some eggs and let them age just right! Believe it or not, I like chocolate milk with the plain version.

:drool:

[Mike Poore]

Mom used to buy chopped olives in a little jar, then make egg & olive spread for my lunch sammiches for school. Those were wonderful. :)

[MM03MOK]

I think we need two new forums...Heloise and Julia Child (or Gordon Ramsey?)......

[KillJoy]

Yeah! That's me and Dan's job. :D

BTW, have you guys noticed how KillJoy seems to position himself, so that he's always standing next to Becky? ;)


I do??? Guess I should get my camera!!

:D

KillJoy

[Ken]

Yes, the age of the eggs. The fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel.Thanks, Mary. Always thought the opposite was true. Never tried the salt either.

Who would've thought that we'd get our cooking tips from the fine folks at MM.net?

Ken

[MM03MOK]

Thanks, Mary. Always thought the opposite was true. Never tried the salt either.

Who would've thought that we'd get our cooking tips from the fine folks at MM.net?

KenI did too, but never looked it up before.

[Mike Poore]

You know, of course, all this culinary talk has got me to thinking about one of the world's finest foods ......


:beer:BUTTERMILK:beer:

[jgc61sr2002]

Nothing like a homemade egg salad (or egg mayonnaise) sandwich. Sometimes I add dry mustard, to give it that Deviled Egg flair, or a generous dash or two of Madras Curry powder. Fresh ground sea salt and pepper. Light Rye bread with lettuce and homegrown tomatoes!! Real mayo is a must (Hellmans)! I think I'll have to buy some eggs and let them age just right! Believe it or not, I like chocolate milk with the plain version.

:drool:



Mary - You're making me hungry.:)

[J-MAN]

Finally, something I can offer advice on. Had the same problem forever. Try this-room temperature eggs,steam in a pot with a vegetable basket for 13 to 15 minutes, cool in ice water. Easy to peel, yellow cooked all the way through,no grey! Enjoy:banana:

[Leadfoot281]

Hard boiled is half way there.

Now you should pickle them and serve with Jagermeister.

[RCSignals]

Hard boiled is half way there.

Now you should pickle them and serve with Jagermeister.

That's a good solution to his problem. If he bought his hard boiled eggs pickled in a jar he's never have to peel another.

[ParkRanger]

Zack,

You know how the word 'egg' originated?
The first time an animal laid an egg it moaned "eeeeegggggg"

Forget hard-boiled, just soft scramble with mushrooms and a little onion.

PR :burnout:

[Zack]

Zack,

You know how the word 'egg' originated?
The first time an animal laid an egg it moaned "eeeeegggggg"

Forget hard-boiled, just soft scramble with mushrooms and a little onion.

PR :burnout:

You forgot the fresh garlic, then topped with homemade salsa.
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[rvaldez1]

You forgot the fresh garlic, then topped with homemade salsa.
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


So you like huevos rancheros? I need to get you some real salsa.