How do you boil eggs?

**sirrahved** · 11-01-2005, 12:20 PM

When I do my eggs, I put them in cold water, boil for five minutes, then let them cool on the stove.

**finn's mom** · 11-01-2005, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by sirrahved

When I do my eggs, I put them in cold water, boil for five minutes, then let them cool on the stove.

They're hard boiled only after five minutes?! Wow! I must have a weak stove!

I wish it only took five minutes!

**sirrahved** · 11-01-2005, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by finn's mom

They're hard boiled only after five minutes?! Wow! I must have a weak stove!

I wish it only took five minutes!

You let them sit in the hot water after you boil them, and they continue to cook. When the water is cool I take them out, rinse them in cold water, and peel them.

**Flatcoatluver** · 11-01-2005, 03:43 PM

I never knew there was that many ways to boil a egg!!! LOL Umm manoynase (SP) sound good on it I will have to try it

**finn's mom** · 11-01-2005, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by sirrahved

You let them sit in the hot water after you boil them, and they continue to cook. When the water is cool I take them out, rinse them in cold water, and peel them.

I'll have to try that next time!

**christa** · 11-01-2005, 04:29 PM

My way:

Put eggs in a pot of cold water.
Put on burner.
Turn burner on Med or Hi . . . whatever will make water boil (stoves are always different)
When water is at a ROLLING BOIL, remove from heat and cover pot with lid.
Let the pot set for 17 minutes.
Immediately run COLD water over the eggs to stop them from cooking.
Peel & eat!

Perfect EVERY time!!!

**Randi** · 11-01-2005, 04:47 PM

LOL! Have we all gone totally bonkers - here we are on PT, discussing how to boil an egg.

Btw, I forgot to say: When your egg has boiled for 8 min. (my method) pour cold water over it and leave it for a minute, then you can peel it.

**RedHedd** · 11-01-2005, 05:11 PM

I read somewhere that it takes at least 9 minutes of boiling to kill the bad bacteria, which is why I let mine cook for at least 9 minutes .... and then, of course, I turn off the heat and promptly forget they're ready so they sit on the stove with the heat off until I remember I have eggs to eat!

**Flatcoatluver** · 11-01-2005, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Randi

LOL! Have we all gone totally bonkers - here we are on PT, discussing how to boil an egg.

Btw, I forgot to say: When your egg has boiled for 8 min. (my method) pour cold water over it and leave it for a minute, then you can peel it.

Hey were in general!!! SO thats ok!!!

**Randi** · 11-01-2005, 12:22 PM

By prickling the egg, you're sure it won't crack in the water.

By the way, another yummy way to eat a hard boiled egg for a snack is to dip in mustard.

**finn's mom** · 11-01-2005, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Randi

By prickling the egg, you're sure it won't crack in the water.

By the way, another yummy way to eat a hard boiled egg for a snack is to dip in mustard.

I thought of that as soon as I posted the question.

I'm not a big fan of mustard, but, I might have to try that. I usually eat a couple of hard boiled eggs a day, so, maybe today's the day to try something new with one!

**mruffruff** · 11-01-2005, 02:31 PM

I guess there are several ways to boil an egg.

I put them in cold water, cover and bring to a boil. As soon as they start to boil rapidly, I take them off the burner, leave the cover on and wait 10 to 15 minutes. Or until I remember them.

Drain and crack them, then cover with cold water for several minutes so they peel easily.