How to Boil an Egg

While watching television last night, I saw a commercial for a hard boiled egg cooker. I couldn't believe that someone would actually need to but something like that. Yes, you can use it to steam veggies, but can't you just use a strainer and a pot of water to accomplish the same thing? Anyway, in my constant pursuit to find just about anything to write about and to save you $19.95, I have decided to share the procedure I use to hard boil eggs. I realize that this may seem like a very basic skill, but I also know that there are many out there that may not know how to do this. So, without further delay, here it is...

I am using large grade AA eggs. If you use smaller eggs, your time may vary.

What to do...

1. Get a pin and pierce the eggshell at the flat-end. There is a small air sack located here and by making a small pinhole here, you will help minimize the possibility of your egg cracking during the boiling (this is an optional step)
2. Place your eggs in the bottom of a pan
3. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs
4. Add a pinch of salt
5. Place lid on the pan, but allow the steam to escape
6. Place pan on the stove and turn to high
7. When the water starts to boil, set your timer for eight minutes
8. Let boil
• For a soft-boiled egg it was suggested by one of my commentors to just leave them for three to four minutes
9. After ten minutes, remove from heat and pour-out the water
10. Add cold water to the eggs and then pour out
11. Repeat three to four times
• This procedure stops the cooking process
12. Add cold water or ice and allow to set until the eggs are cool
13. You should end up with a hard boiled egg with a nice orange yolk. Now, if you like to have a yellow yolk with that wonderful green ring around it, increase the time by two to three minutes

Peeling the little guys...

1. Crack your egg from top to bottom
2. Under cold water, rub the egg between your hands. This will help loosen the membrane that is between the shell and the egg and make the shell come off much easier
3. Peel your egg