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There are so many questions when it comes to boiling eggs. How do you know when your eggs are fresh? How do you get the …
Sometimes eggs crack in the boiling water approach…whereas with the steaming they do not crack but would need to steam for at least 7.5 minutes.
I ‘boil’ my eggs in the instant pot! Peels like a charm.
weird but have to ask, as the eggs age and air gets in would vac packing keep an eggs longer as no air getting to it? no idea why i would need to do that, just curious
For the most part, very informative. However, when it comes to peeling eggs, old eggs are better for peeling. It comes down to the fact that it's not actually the shell you're peeling from the egg, rather the membrane between the shell and egg. As the egg ages, and absorbs oxygen (as you said), the acidity decreases, pH levels increase, which releases the membrane from the egg, making it easier to peel. I question whether you truly used eggs of different ages for that test? I get fresh eggs every day (we have chooks), and I can tell you they are shit to peel, regardless of method. But my old ones peel easily no matter how they're cooked.
I tried to make it, and it was really delicious.. 😋😋😋 thank you for sharing a delicious recipe upload on khal 😋😋+++
I just did 9 eggs straight into boiling water for 9 and a half mins. The shell practical fell away, left perfect smooth round intact whites, and amazing in-between yolk. It's just short of perfect yolk for a potato salad, but it's perfect to just eat eggs. Looks like I'll be making a lot more boiled eggs now I know the tricks of the trade. Thank you for this info!!!!
This would have been a very informative video except Marion failed to mention whether the eggs are fridge-cold or at room temp, as well as what size eggs she is using. In fact, many recipes on "how to cook eggs" fail to comment on these points. I live in Europe and it is fairly warm in our apartment, so I keep the eggs in the fridge.
Good prepared and performed experiments. There is something missing though in the part regarding how long to cook an egg. It is the size of the egg. The timings will be different if the eggs are smaller or bigger. Which was the size of the ones you used? Thank you
Why are you so silly? Laughing repeatedly is annoying
I am 30 and still to this day can not peel a boil egg. The shells stick to the egg and then there holes all in the egg
Are those boil times for eggs out of the fridge or for eggs that have come up to room temp?
Should eggs be at room temp before boiling or right from the refrigerator? Your reply will be appreciated
Love Marions energy and down to earth approach for cooking eggs. The Secret to Perfectly cooked eggs by Chef Jacques Pepin offers his own techniques for yummy eggs too.
I luv you have the same passion and frustration for peeling and egg as I do.
I get the best-poached egg in my Sous Vide. Comes straight out of the eggshell onto the toast with no scraggly bit.
Marion you missed one way of helping to peel an egg. Dip your fingers in water and then peel, keep fingers wet till done. The water helps to break the membrane under the shell and can make it easier to peel. Not perfect – as you showed there are other considerations, but I reckon it definitely overall helps.
Eggceptional video. Are the eggs starting at room temperature or from the fridge?
Can anyone help? Are these eggs room temp or from the fridge? Also do eggs need to be kept in the fridge or can they be left in the pantry?
Eggsellent mini class on egg cookery Marion, like you it's boiling them thank you very much, but instead of adding vinegar I use about a half tablespoon of salt. Always love having a giggle and a laugh with you, Thank you!
I used to have trouble peeling my eggs, but after watching America's Test K itchen's egg experiment with peeling steamed eggs, I tried it and it has worked for me ever since. Not sure why it didn't work for you.
This was really fun, thanks Marion and team!
I keep my eggs in the fridge, so I bring my eggs tonroom temp in warm water prior to soft boiling and frying.
The eggs burst and crack/leak in the boiling water if I dont bring to room temp or warmer first.
Thanks for eggshaustive eggsploration! (forgive me!)
What I wanted to know is how to store your eggs? Refrigerate or not ? I keep my eggs in the fridge and how does that affect boiling times? I do a boil from cold water then stop and cover for 13 minutes. The eggs turn out perfect but its the peeling that's always a problem. Thanks and love your show!
I started steaming my eggs and ever since I find it’s super easy to peel eggs with this method. I prep a couple for my husband and put them in the fridge for him when he is ready to eat them. He says the shell comes off easy every time. Steaming eggs does take a lot longer (30 minutes) but if I am making egg salad or egg curry doesn’t take long to peel a dozen eggs. I love your videos Marion! I always learn so much from you❤
Im also a freash egg person. Someone showed me this litte trick which i wish i knew years ago.
Tap the egg shell with a T Spoon three or four times. It will sound like you have cracked the shell however its still complete. Boil and then cool, they shell perfectly 95% of the time
I've been dropping in boiling water, putting the lid on then turning off the heat but THIS hack also really works
for peeling
https://youtu.be/TfRT2VJGFNM?si=riwsOQucf-uB_OJn
We have chickens & I always steam our eggs if we want hard boiled eggs, the shell is easy to remove with even the freshest eggs. Time depends on the size of eggs: usually 11 to 14 mins for eggs 50 to 65grams. We like them with a little moisture still in the middle of the egg. I just use a veggie steamer pot.
Soft boiled eggs I start the egg at room temperature & add to boiling water, add a teaspoon of salt to the water. 3 to 4 mins for a runny yolk, depending on size of the eggs & add a bit of extra time if I am cooking more the four at once.
I get excited when the eggs are cooked just right too 🤣Over cooked eggs make me sad
this video is eggtastic! very needed.
We have 8 chickens and I eat eggs every day (obviously😂), eggs are so versatile and delicious 😊
Great tips! Love hard boiled eggs!
Great information. Thank you Marion!
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Loved this episode! Marion, could you clarify whether you used room temp eggs or refrigerated eggs for the 6, 8, 10 min. boil? Not sure that it'd be safe to drop refrigerated eggs straight into boiling water. Thank you
Aloha, Marion. Would you consider a Part 2 video? Chicken vs Duck eggs please. (When is one preferable to the other, etc) Thank you
Aloha! Very useful video, thanks!
My gosh Marion, you are so delightful to watch. "there's air in the bum" LOL!!!
now would u wanna boil the yolk to death. all the benefits are in raw eggyolk. less heat the better
For hard boiled only: I place them in boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. I turn off the heat and let them sit another 10 mins covered and they’re perfect. No green ring, no gummy insides just a nicely boiled egg.
Hello Marion 😊
I really enjoyed this lesson in eggology! Peeling eggs in water is helpful: the water gets between shell and white and helps the separating. A teaspoon can also be a helpful tool.
Greetings from the far north of Germany!
SIZE does matter when it comes to boiling eggs. You need to adjust the time for smaller eggs.
What about making a "hole" in the egg before boiling? Does it prevent it from exploding?
I think this is the very first Marion's test kitchen episode without showcasing any sponsored equipments.
Thank you for your eggspert boiling masterclass.
I find that an egg steamer is the best way to get a jammy yolk as long as you add the egg to an ice bath right after cooking to help with peeling
Hasn’t Kenji already done all this??? Just copying?
Pressure cooker, Whistle + 2 mins – egg mollet. Job done.
I still use an egg if it floats. As long as it doesn't stink, it's still edible.
I always swear by boiling an egg for 6 minutes, never goes wrong!!!! Though the temperature on gas stoves is subjective to numerous circumstances