Easy Easter Egg Boiling Tips
I know half of my Easter eggs usually come out cracked and uncolored, so these boiling tips are super helpful!
I saw these tips in an email newsletter from Juicy Juice (in 2010) and thought it would be great to share. I know half of my eggs always come out cracked and uncolored, so I hope this helps you, too!
1. Instead of putting your eggs in the pot and then carrying the pot to the sink to fill with water, use a pitcher to fill the pot ON the stove, this saves the eggs from moving around, thus reducing the movement which may cause cracking.
2. If you put your eggs in the pot after boiling the water, use kitchen tongs to place the eggs, so they don’t hit the bottom of the pan or other eggs.
3. Use a pin to poke a hole at the large end of the egg to help air escape while cooking.
4. Let your eggs get to room temperature before boiling, this reduces drastic temperature changes, reducing the chance of cracking.
Happy Easter Egg coloring!!
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8 Comments on “Easy Easter Egg Boiling Tips”
Hi Donna. Saw your blog because I follow Mom Spark fan page. The picture of the Easter eggs caught my eye and lead me to read your blog. Thanks for posting. Would love to get to know you, as well. Happy Easter!
Interesting. I guess all that’s left to do after taking those precautions is pray and throw some salt over your left shoulder! LOL. Thanks.
I have a GREAT tip for never cracking or overcooking a hard boiled egg again- toss a couple of toothpicks in the pan, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and turn off heat then let sit for 15 minutes. Cool as normal (dump hot water, run cold and toss in a few ice cubes). No cracks, no green ring (overcooking) and perfect every time.
If you still want to boil, just do the toothpick and salt and boil for 10 minutes then cool. 🙂
Interesting tips! Totally agree with #4. I made a mistake of immediately boiling some eggs from the fridge so yes, they cracked.
I add the eggs to the pan and then turn on the heat. This helps them warm as the water does and avoid the drastic temp change that can cause cracking. Also FYI- if you an egg floats or stands straight up, don’t eat it- not so fresh!
Thanks so much for the tips….I’ve been doing eggs for 18 years and find out today that I have been doing them all wrong! Now I know…thanks again!
I’m so glad I found this site. It is what I have been looking forward to so thanks. I looking forward to dying Easter eggs this year with all my of my grandkids. Nana knows best.
Thanks,LISA FREEMAN.
I’m so glad you are here! Have a great Easter. 🙂