Peckish

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I do mine in the instant pot. I put a veggie basket in the bottom, add an inch or so of water to the pot, put my eggs in. I think the most I've done is 14 eggs, although I could definitely fit more in. Lid on, set pressure to low, set timer to 7 minutes, walk away. When the timer goes off, I do a quick release. While the steam is escaping, I fill a bowl with ice and water. Transfer the eggs to the ice water bath, let them sit for 10 minutes or so. Then refrigerate. They always peel easy and never have a green ring.

ETA: I store them in the fridge with their shells on until I'm ready to use them.

MaryKa

I would "cheat" Walmart is now selling Hard boiled eggs by the 6-pack. These are mostly pealrd proper. In all the packs I've bought I have had only 1 with a dessed up peal off. The company that cooks them do a great job. I use them as my only source of Hard boikrd eggs since I found them about a year ago. Have a good date as well.

toverly

I love my fresh eggs from a friend. But I have found that they don't make the best deviled eggs. The yolks are too big. Whenever I take deviled eggs to a group, I purchase them from the grocery. The "whites" are bigger and work better.

b.zang

I recommend using your instant pot. I have a foodi (similar, different brand) and no longer hard boil eggs any other way.

Put eggs on a rack with a cup or so of water under them. I cook up to a dozen, but more can fit.
Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
Allow pressure to reduce naturally for 4 minutes.
Vent, remove eggs to cold water bath.
Shells will fall off easily.

peaceandjoy

I have seen these both at WM and the regular grocery, sold by Best Eggs. I've hesitated getting them as they are more expensive, and also wondered if they would be harder and rubbery? Or odd shaped as they are all atop one another in a bag.

All of the recommendations for Insta Pot really have me leaning that way. The problem is that we have not enough cupboard space; I'd have to think about where I could easily store one that it would be handy - because if it isn't handy, I know I won't use it.

I've always done the cold water, bring to a boil, move to ice water method, but if those eggs are new, the shells are awful to get off. I will say that for soft boiled, I now use a method DD sent to me, putting them in boiling water and starting timing then. Perfect every time - but I'm just removing the top for those, so no need to pry shells off

Peckish

Keep in mind there are several different sizes available.
I keep mine in a closet close to my kitchen. I store it with the lid off, because the shelves in this closet are short.
The IP is also great for making perfect rice.

Here's a size and info chart for all IPs. https://www.instantpot.com/wp-conten...Comparison.pdf

MaryKa

I have only had 1 egg that was partly missing the white. As long as you use them within the date (plus 1 week) they are fine. Since I sit in the power chair I don't cook much any more and since I am alone cooking on the stove makes very little sense in my opinion. Also I do not have nor want an instapot.

The eggs are more expensive but that is because the need to pay for their electric and employees that do the work. Both of which I have no problem with for myself. I understand if someone does not like the extra expense but I use a lot of boiled eggs as I need to eat a something with meds. The eggs are perfect as I have many diet restriction due to renal problems. I used to eat a handful of mixed nuts with my last meds--can't ever eat nuts again. The boiled eggs fill the problem of no nuts, No beef. No pork. No to many veggies. No to things that I was told all my life these are the "healthy" foods and then I find they are not healthy like we were told.

I have never had one of the eggs that did not taste right. Non have ever been rubbery, tuff, or tasting "funny". Again just be certain to check the date. The dates are always within one month on walmart shelves. It's the only store I shop for food--still the best price in this area.

I use Great Day. I have seen the Best Egg and have not bought them due to sitting ontop of each other. That bothered me as well because I could not see them properly. The great Day are 6 eggs to a package and I've only found them at my 1 Neighborhood Walmart. We have 3 here in this city 2 Neighborhood and 1 Super. Maybe it's just me but I refuse to shop at either of the other two.

When Momma passed, several people from my store came to her funeral--including the manager. When I get to the store, several walk with me to help get things off the upper shelves--even the manager. All of them stop to visit. Several have "discussed" which one was going to win the coin toss as to who delivers my packages. They are a great group of people and I love all of them. Would not shop anywhere else.

Sunny580

Yes I always use IP. High pressure 5 min. Natural release for 4 min. Tape w/ wooden spoon. Immediately place in bowl with ice cubes and water. Let cool.

farmquilter

WELL, I went back to the stove top to boil some large and small eggs but only used enough to cover the bottom. Used cold water but added some baking soda AND vinegar, I wanted to make sure the shells would come off. Boiled for 5 minutes, off burner, covered for 15 minutes. Drained, shook pan with lid on, covered with cold water. Rolled gently on the counter to fracture shell all over and then they peeled very well with only 1 having a small flaw.

I will test with the IP again, but I have been done in by so many tests using everyone's timing. I had made a list of all the different times used and comments on results. I even looked at electric cookers to do 2 dozen eggs--I was getting desperate to have perfect eggs for the church funeral meals.

Peckish

Why would you use both?? The reason why you'd use either is to change the ph, which makes the eggs easier to peel. Vinegar makes it more acidic, baking soda makes it less acidic, so you're basically not changing the ph at all by using both.