It’s Tip Friday on Marilyn’s Treats. And todays tip is Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs Hands Free
Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs Hands Free
Fill a glass cup or a mason jar with about 1/2 inch of water. Then add the egg. If you have a mason jar, screw on the lid. Turn the cup to the side, pressing one hand over the open end so the water doesn’t pour out. Start shaking! Don’t let the egg roll around the glass, but rather make sure it’s hitting the sides of the glass. You’ll begin to see the eggshell cracking. Keep shaking until the shell slips off! Rinse the egg under cold water to remove any small shell shards, then enjoy.
Here are two recipes for using those peeled hard boiled eggs. Egg Salad Sandwich and Oprah Winfrey’s Deviled Eggs.
This article is part of the Tips That Help in the Kitchen Series, Tip Friday.
My dad just recently taught me this tip! He gave me a jar to use and even marked a line on it so I know how much water to put in. I just used it yesterday to peel the dozen hard boiled eggs we colored to make deviled eggs. It really worked! It made it so much easier and quicker to peel the eggs. I’m here from the Over the Moon Link Party.
That is so cool Brenda! I know thus method is the best for peeling the eggs. I end up losing half the egg with the picking by pieces of the shell. Glad you got a chance to try it! Enjoy your week.
Marilyn that is one clever idea. I always make a mess when I try to peel an egg, bits and pieces everywhere. Thank you for sharing this tip with us.
I have heard from so many people how much they hate peeling eggs. I used to think boiling them a few days before their expiration was the only easy way to do it! Enjoy your week and try to keep cool!
Sometimes I get them peeled cleanly, and sometimes I don’t. I’ll have to try this trick next time. Glad you joined us at #FridayFrivolity again!
Thank you Lisa. I can’t tell you how many Easter egg I bought already hard boiled and peeled when I was working and my kids were little.
I roll mine on the counter first and then peel. But occasionally I roll too hard and the egg breaks. It wouldn’t make for a very pretty deviled eggs. This is perfect!
The trick is COLD water. I have even put them in the fridge for a time. The fresh eggs for me are the worst, but this jar method seems to be ok. About half fell off and I had to pick the rest.
I’m so trying this technique! I can’t tell you how many tips I’ve tried when it comes to peeling hard boiled eggs. We seem to destroy them around here. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday.
I ended up with cut fingertips and a yolk. This is way better! Thanks Sherry.
Just wanted to stop by and let you know you’re featured on Inspire Me Monday. 🙂 Congrats!
I’m always having trouble peeling eggs, especially fresh ones. Hopefully this tip will help me out a bit. 🙂
Thank you so much CJ. I appreciate your share love. Hope this helps you in the future.
I’ve tried this and it works!!! Makes peeling eggs somuch easier. 🙂
Thanks for hte boost Cindy. I always like to hear from other bakers what works!
Great tip, Marilyn. I’ve been using a similar method for a while. I don’t add water. I just put the egg in a jar and shake it around so that it hits the sides. Works like a charm. Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinning!
I need to try that! I am one sloppy baker so no water suits me fine!
I always Love your tips and will definitely use this one, thanks for sharing!! Pinned 🙂
Thank you Angela. These tips are a great reminder for me as I cook.
I can’t wait to try this tip. I have heard about it before, but your instructions helped me to understand the technique better. Thank you for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Hope you are having a great week!
It’s the best thing since sliced bread!
What an excellent way to peel eggs. I wonder if this trick would work on fresh eggs. I always have such a hard time peeling those little boogers. I’m going to give it a try next time. Thanks for sharing with us at #SimplifyWednesdays. Yummed, Pinned, Tweeted, Shared
It does Carla. I almost never use older eggs for boiling as I make them as the urge hits me. The newer eggs take more shaking and the little shards cling a bit more. All in all, this is better than rolling them to crack and peeling with your nails.
This is a new one to me that I look forward to trying. It’s so frustrating when the shell comes off in tiny pieces.
I hope it works for you Sandra. Let me know!
This is a great tip! Perfect when you have a recipe that uses a lot of hard boiled eggs. Plus, I’m a total klutz so I end up getting hurting myself and getting shells shoved under my fingernails (ouch!). Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday this week!
I hear you about hating peeling eggs. It is the thing I dislike most about cooking, well, except for dishes! Enjoy your week!
I hate peeling eggs! I will totally try this next time. Thanks so much Marilyn!
You are welcome Laurie. I am happy you found it useful.
I’ve used this tip before; what an awesome time saver! Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH.
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It is a great one Dean! Thanks for commenting. Enjoy your week!
I have never heard this tip! It’s a good one. Hate peeling eggs when the shell won’t come off!
I am glad you found it useful Cathy. Let me know how it works for you!
Hi Marilyn, I’ll have to try this the next time I make Egg Salad! Sounds like a clever way to get rid of those pesky eggshells! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
Peeling hard boiled eggs has always been my nemesis. I end up with just the yolks! Good luck. Let me know how it works for you.
I’ve soaked cracked eggs in cold water to peel easier before, but this is a fabulous idea. If you don’t get all side of the shell broken it’s still hard to peel. This seems to get it all! (I had to tweet this!) I love it!
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner linky
I lose more egg whites that way. It doesn’t help I use fresh eggs, either. This was amazing. I saw another one. You use a pop bottle and let the suction grab the shell. I always use extra large eggs so I am not sure it would work. Enjoy your week!
Cool! I’ll have to try this! Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Thanks Ruth. I hope you find it useful. Enjoy your week.