Why are some hard boiled eggs so difficult to peel?
You’ve probably asked yourself this question many times with great frustration. The answer is simple—the eggs were too fresh! The fresher the eggs are, the more the shells stick when peeled. As eggs age, their pH changes and they become easier to peel. It is recommended that you keep the eggs in a refrigerator for one week before boiling so the shells will slide off easily. A Trick for Making Perfect Deviled Eggs If you are making deviled eggs or other ornamental dishes you want the yolks of your hard cooked eggs to be in the center of the egg, not off to one side. To accomplish this in each egg you boil you need to do a little advance planning. The night before boiling, take the eggs out of the egg carton and place them in the carton so the eggs are horizontal, or on their sides. They won’t fit right in the egg carton, nor will you be able to close the carton lid. This will, however, set the yoke in the center for boiling. Remember these tips on how to cook hardboiled eggs and you’ll
