Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs...Every Time

Easter is around the corner. And with Easter comes the tradition of coloring eggs.
Eggs are a symbol of new life, rebirth and spring. But, easy as it may seem, there are a few tricks to getting perfect hard boiled eggs that peel easily.
The first thing you ought to know is that really fresh eggs don't work well. So, when you buy your eggs in the market, let them sit in the refrigerator for a few days before you
boil them. I realize that it would have been better if I had let you know this a few days BEFORE Easter, but as the saying goes...better late than never.
Use large eggs. I have no specific reason for this other than I always use large eggs and know exactly how long it takes them to cook. Oh, and for what it's worth, I always get the most cage free, natural, free range chicken eggs that I can find. Yes, they are more expensive, but if you've ever done any research into the treatment of chickens, it will be hard for you to buy the regular commercial eggs without feeling guilty. Nuff said.
Now for the eggs:
To boil the eggs, put them in a single layer in a large saucepan. Don't stack them. Cover the eggs with 2 inces of COLD water. Using cold water keeps the eggs from cracking.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This will also help with the cracking and peeling.
Bring the water to a good boil (lots of bubbles rising to the surface without the eggs knocking together to crack them).
Remove the pan from the heat. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Let sit for 15 minutes. Covered.
Cool the eggs however you prefer. Strain them and let them cool to room temp, put them in an ice bath, ...
Happy Happy Easter to you! May the holiday bring you renewal of mind, body and spirit.

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Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:35:11 PM (Central Daylight Time, UTC-05:00)
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