Comments on: The greatest egg trick ever!

By: Kimmer

Kimmer — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:44:44 +0000

We tap our hard-boiled eggs on either end like that, but instead of blowing our germs all over it, we then roll the egg on the counter with slight pressure. Then start peeling on the “bottom” and the shell comes off easily and doesn’t usually take any egg white with it. :o)

By: Nathan Miller

Nathan Miller — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:19:21 +0000

The trick that isn’t mentioned in the clip is that the eggs have to be boiled in salty water. Pure water will cause the egg to stick to the shell.

Just add a tablespoon of salt to the water you boil the eggs in.

Every Israeli leaves the army unshelling hard-boiled eggs in this way.

By: Beth Dodd

Beth Dodd — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:18:29 +0000

WOW I hate to peel eggs! I cater and egg dishes are a constant. I will try this and let you know if it works!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:11:05 +0000

Mangesh – you’re absolutely right. The answer is “pretty great.”

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:49:41 +0000

I’ve managed a similar trick with some eggs, but by squeezing gently so they slide out of the shell, rather than blowing. It defintely depends on the egg, though.

By: Rogers

Rogers — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:58:27 +0000

We have a couple dozen ‘pet’ chickens and the thickness of the shells doesn’t appear to affect the peelability. However, the freshness does. Nice fresh eggs (hard boiled) just plain don’t peel well at all. And the reason, they say, is that fresh eggs stick to the shells, and older eggs entrain some air and begin to pull away a little. I’m going to have to go home and try this myself–it would sure be nice if it works on our fresh eggs.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:58:00 +0000

My mom taught me to do this when I was little and I used to do it all the time. It hasn’t worked as well for me in my older age. But it does work.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:46:28 +0000

The traditional Sunday breakfast at my house features soft-boiled eggs, so I thought I’d try this. Of course, I had to announce to all at the table what I was up to, then the only part of the egg that came out was the yolk. All over my plate. My kids were quite amused!

Obviously, this is a trick for HARD-boiled eggs. Important distinction.

By: CropTillDawn

CropTillDawn — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:57:08 +0000

EEEWWWW I hope he does NOT work in a restaurant making egg salad sandwiches. Gross!

By: Bill Wagner

Bill Wagner — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:03:59 +0000

When eggs are hard to peel it is because the shells are very thick, typical of young chickens. Just tap the blunt end of the egg with a spoon, not too hard. It works.