How to Steam Eggs Instead of Boiling Them

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I tried for decades to get perfect boiled eggs. But I could never get the eggs to peel right. Then about 6 years ago I found an article about steaming them.

It works! They peel effortlessly every time. They are easier to time the degree that I want them cooked to.

Strat some water to boil in a covered pot. Let it get to a hard boil, you will see steam coming out from under the lid.

I have had a set of these for 36 yea5rs and use them daily!

Using a net steamer place the eggs in it and quickly take off the lif and add the steamer to the pot.

Set your timer for 6 minutes for soft boiled, 10 minutes for hard boiled with a still translucent and bright yolk, or 12 to 15 minutes for cooked-through hard boiled.

Place the eggs in a bowl of ice water to cool. I do this in the sink so I can let the eggs fall in to it from a few feet up. This cracks the eggs and lets them break, letting water seep in between the cooked albumin and the shells. When ready, after a few minutes of letting the eggs chill, peel the eggs.