Originally Posted by
true4uca
Just tried this and it really works. Bring eggs to a boil. Turn off heat, let sit for 18 minutes. Eggs are perfectly hard boiled, no black rings around yolks. Maybe everyone knew this but me.
An easy way to peel those eggs is to drain off the hot water after 18 minutes and put cold tap water on them. You may have to do this twice so the eggs will be cool enough to handle. Then put the lid on the pan and give the pan a few good shakes so they eggs hit the side of the pan and each other. This cracks them really good. Sometimes I then add a little water to the pan. Then take out each egg and they peel wonderfully.