Originally Posted by
Sewgood
I read this on Pinterest and have tried it 2 or 3 times. We buy eggs from some Amish friends so they are VERY fresh. I read to bring the water to a boil with some vinegar in it. (I just pour some in....less than 1/4 cup in a 6 qt pan.) After the water comes to boil add the eggs. Cook for 14 minutes then put into ice water. I just put a bunch of ice in a large pan and add water then the eggs. I haven't had any trouble peeling the eggs since I've used this method. This is one of the FEW things I've read on Pinterest that actually worked! LOL
Cooks Illustrated magazine says to use this method. I don't think they mentioned the vinegar, though. My trouble doing this is that the eggs tend to crack when you put them in the water. I started using a spoon to lower them so they land more gently!