Originally Posted by
Stitchnripper
I bring the water to a boil with with the eggs in the pot. When it comes to a boil I remove from the heat and cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Then drain in cold water, crack the shells under the cold water. This way avoids the green ring around the yolk I used to get. So far so good with the peeling.
I used to have the same problem until I started doing exactly like stitchnripper. I have never failed yet on doing them this way. I always try to use the oldest eggs that I have on hand in the fridge.