Hard Boiled Egg Question

[G-Mom]

Every time I hard boil eggs the shell is difficult to peel off, and I will take some egg with it. Does anyone know if I boil them too long, do they do that? What is the trick to make sure the shell is easy to peel off? Thanks!

[not2late]

Here's a thread about that:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=24138 (I make the WORST hardboiled eggs in the world!)

[G-Mom]

Thanks Megs! Wasn't in the mood for searching...

[sadie147]

Do you buy Omega-3 enhanced eggs? I find that no matter what I do, I cannot peel those eggs, but have no issue with 'regular' eggs.

I've heard that running them under cold water while you are peeling them can help if it's regular eggs.

[not2late]

Originally Posted by G-Mom

Thanks Megs! Wasn't in the mood for searching...

That's okay, I wasn't in the mood for re-typing out that information.

[G-Mom]

What are Omega-3 eggs, anyway? Does it have to do with what is fed to the chickens?

BTW, I don't buy eggs! I am one of the lucky ones who raises chickens and gets them fresh. I have all shades, white, tan, dark brown and even blue!!

Originally Posted by sadie147

Do you buy Omega-3 enhanced eggs? I find that no matter what I do, I cannot peel those eggs, but have no issue with 'regular' eggs.

I've heard that running them under cold water while you are peeling them can help if it's regular eggs.

[Hudson]

I find that when I buy the cheap eggs from Wal-mart I have this problem. With higher quality eggs they are easy to peal.

[sadie147]

Originally Posted by G-Mom

What are Omega-3 eggs, anyway? Does it have to do with what is fed to the chickens?

BTW, I don't buy eggs! I am one of the lucky ones who raises chickens and gets them fresh. I have all shades, white, tan, dark brown and even blue!!

Wow lucky you! I've never had a fresh egg in my life , guess that's good since i don't know what i'm missing.

Yes they're omega-3 enhanced, it's added to their feed. They're pretty pricey, 3.49 compared to about $1.50 for regular. I think they're worth it, I checked with my Dr. to see what he though and he did say they have enough O-3 to have health benefits.

Hudson that's funny, my problem is the opposite. I can peel the cheep eggs..

[G-Mom]

Well, you don't get any higher quality than my chicken eggs. I know exactly where they came from and I am responsible for the nutrition of the chickens, which is excellent. I still get the peeling problem.

Originally Posted by Hudson

I find that when I buy the cheap eggs from Wal-mart I have this problem. With higher quality eggs they are easy to peal.

[2big4mysize]

LOL actually GMom your eggs are too fresh if you let them age a week or 2 in your frig before you boil them they will peel much easier and they will still be okay to eat. I learned about egg peeling tips on foodnetwork cause I was having the some peeled eacsy some peeled hard issues too and just happened to see it was going to be an egg day on the show.