How do you boil eggs?

[Randi]

Debbie, you can't be serious!!

Ok, boil enough water to cover the eggs. When it boils, put them in, I usually prick a hole in them to avoid them cracking (I'm talking about 1-2 eggs here). If you want them "softboiled" white solid but yolk soft, leave them in for 5-6 min. then put cold water on for ten seconds to stop the heating process. If you want them hard boiled, but still with a kind a softy yolk, leave them in for 8-9 min.

[zippy-kat]

Yay! Someone else to join me in the "microwave compatible" club!

Don't feel bad - I had no clue how to boil eggs, either! I don't even know how long to fix a hamburger.

I don't mind baking but I LOATHE cooking.

[RICHARD]

I don't even know how long to fix a hamburger.
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You "fix" a hamburger leaving out the "pickle".......



T&P..

To keep the yolks from turning gray, let them cool by themselves....they will turn the nice yellow color you see on the cooking channel!

LOLOL

Only on PT could anyone post a question like that, get answers, suggestions and jokes from all across the planet.....

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Great deviled eggs.


Boil and peel.
mash and add mayo, a little brown or spicy mustard. some greens (parsley, chives or ????) Toast some rye bread and enjoy.

[Barbara]

I had no idea there were so many different methods. I put them in cold water, heat until they boil and then 7 minutes. Siegmar wants them 3 minutes (rare), me 5 (medium)

Filou wants his yolk raw. Without the white please

[Jessika]

I boil water on the stove, set the eggs, let them boil for a few minutes (probably around five minutes?) then remove them from the heat and set the pan in the kitchen sink and just turn on the cold water and let it run in the pan and over the sides for another minute. Then, I just let them sit for awhile until they're cooled off!

[sandragonfly]

quoted by cyber-sibes
Sometimes the end of the shell will "point" up, but the bottom stays down. If they float, the eggs have gone bad - DON'T EAT THEM!

yikes!! really? everytime, everytime I just boil them right after I got them at grocery, they just always float on the sides and points too. at least I haven't died yet!

but anyway, my way - I start with cold water, boil for about 10-15 minutes until I see, what is it called, egg foams? floating up, they're ready for devil eggs!

[lbaker]

The cooking methods suggested are perfectly sound, the length of time depends on whether you want them totally cooked through or just heated up and not runny. Another hint for totally cooked (for deviled eggs for example) is NOT to use the freshest eggs but any eggs that have been in the fridge for a few days. Some professional cooks suggest letting them sit on the counter for 1/2 to one hour or so. Alway finish by running under cold water (the eggs silly, it's too cold out for you to run around under cold water, especially in Chicago) for ease in peeling.

[Christiansmommy]

This is how I was always taught...and how I do mine. I put the eggs in a pot, and cover them with tap water. Put them on the stove and wait for them to boil, once they are boiling, I time them 6 minutes. I sometimes leave them longer,but 6 minutes seems to do it...infact, i think i will go make some

Robyn

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Only eat scrambled...on toast...........with Marmite...............

[lbaker]

"Marmite" Is that like marmalade??

[ScottieMommy]

I leave mine in for 13 mins :P

[Argranade]

I don't know if this was said or not but,

I know my boiled eggs are done when,

I take one out, spin it on the table and if it spins perfect and very fast with no wobbles it's done,

But if it spins slowly and wobbles then it still needs some more boiling.

[RICHARD]

I always think of this thread when I make hard boiled eggs....

I saw the Egg Genie, forgot about it, then remembered the thread.

[Lady's Human]

Egg Genie? Instead of a genie in a lamp, there's a genie in a chicken?

Who plays Alladin? Foghorn Leghorn?

[cassiesmom]

Here's how I do it. I put enough cold water in the pan to cover the eggs. I'm with lvpets2002 - just a bit of vinegar so they cleanly peel. I hate trying to peel an egg and having it look like a golf ball when I'm through. Put in the eggs (I use a serving spoon), cover the pan, and turn on the burner. When the water boils, shut off the burner and set a timer for 20 minutes. When the timer beeps, I like to take the eggs out of the hot water - I usually pop them in a bowl of ice water if I need them right away, or just cold water from the tap if not. I water my plants with the egg water when it's cool - supposedly the egg water is good for plants. My brother likes eggs a little softer so he takes them out at 15 minutes instead of 20.

And, on the subject of deviled eggs - I like the filling with mayonnaise, yellow or brown mustard, a little paprika (black pepper will do in a pinch) and a spoonful of sour cream or plain yogurt to make it smooth.