Have you ever tried any of the other ways to easily peel hard boiled eggs? Did they work? Blog post: www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/04/the-easy-way-to-peel-farm-fresh-hard-boiled-eggs.html

I started doing mine steamed after I read your blog. It works. Every time. One tip though, I found that if I put the eggs in before the water was boiling, the yolk would settle to one side. That, of course, made me a little crazy when trying to do pretty perfect deviled eggs. Simple fix! I just get the water boiling first and then set the steamer basket on the pot. The heat starts to set the white right away and the yolks come out perfectly centered.

Hey Jill so I just tried steamed egg method....so AMAZING! I'm 59 and have been cooking since high school LOL If only I knew this back then. Thanks!

I'm so excited to know about this method!!! I'm positive it will work bc of the remarks. Yay!!! Will try it right now...******Tried it and it worked beautifully. I boiled the water with the steamer already in the pot so it got hot, too. This was a suggestion I read on the comments here to put the eggs in already steaming water. Yolks were well centered and not off to the side. I'm so happy to know about this! Thank you so much to both of you for your instructions. It's kind of like trying to fold a fitted sheet for the first time and getting so frustrated until you learn the trick. Now I don't need to keep trying all these new methods that don't work! AMAZING!!! Thank you, again!

How timely this video is!! Just yesterday when my chickens started laying again, I decided to boil some. After six eggs, I didn’t get one smooth one. Now I know! Edited to add: I gave up hard boiled eggs even with having chickens because for the last 10 years, I could never get them right. I tried this tonight, and I’m so pleased to say, it worked!!

THIS WORKS!!!! I was gonna give up on making hard boiled eggs with my farm freshers ..but…. tried one more time to find the cure, and WALLA!!! This is it folks!💜💜💜💜 I’m ecstatic!

Worked very well. I roughly followed this method with 30 eggs that were purchased from a store the previous day. All eggs, except one, peeled like a dream.

This is the Best advice ever. Steamed Eggs peeled like a Dream. Thank you Finally I don't struggle to peel the hard boiled Eggs. Thank you ❤

We live in Michigan and have 3 Rhode Island reds hens...I can't tell you just how much you have changed our lives about boiled eggs...fresh eggs! We have been fighting peeling those fresh eggs...and so much waste sticking to the shells....until we tried your advice! WOW! Thank you so much! My wife and I cannot believe how easy it was to peel eggs your way! I subscribed to your KZfaq! Thank you again..so much!!! Mike

My wife appreciates you, she went to make deviled eggs this morning and they all stuck so she decided to try youre way after and they turned out absolutely great thanks so much Ed

I looked at several methods on various websites and KZfaq and decided to try this one first. I did have to be fairly careful and took it slow, but I'm happy to report that 11 out of 12 eggs peeled smoothly, but that one just refused! I may try other methods I saw, but I was very pleased to have this much success.

This method is amazing! Thank you so much. I started eating organic eggs about 2 years ago and was never able to peal them without making gouges in the eggs. Today, I have perfectly cooked and pealed eggs. You are a blessing!

I've used this method since you first talked about it. It works every time! My husband brings deviled eggs to every family event and I never have to make any extra eggs in fear that half the white comes off with the shell. I am so thankful that you told us about this method. I tell everyone that they need to try it! Thanks

Had to try this! I used eggs gathered last night and WHAT!!! They all came out perfectly! I have never had this happen with fresh eggs. Thanks!

Tried this yesterday. What a difference in being able to use the fresh eggs I get everyday. Worked like a champ. Thanks for the tip!

Works Great! I wasted a dozen eggs doing it according to another online video that didn't work. I even called my Mother who is an amazing cook and she told me I needed to use older eggs and boil in salt water. I have sent her this video for her to use next time. Thanks again! You saved me a lot of frustration!!

I’ve wasted huge percentages of my life trying to cleanly peal hard boiled eggs. Will definitely try this.

I am currently in the process of using this method for hard “boiling” almost 7 dozen eggs. I have cooked 2 dozen so far and they were the easiest eggs I have EVER peeled. I will only use this method now. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all. I would never have thought of steaming them.

This is the second steam video and I tried it today and it worked perfectly. I did it a little different I put it on medium high got it boiling turned it to medium cooked it for 18 minutes put it under cold water , and they peeled so easy maybe 30 seconds or so . Great idea plus the yoke was perfectly cooked . Since I only use pasture raised eggs this is a life saver

I also have been doing this for quite a while. Love it! I cook at a dozen every week and put in the refrigerator for use. I just let them in my steamer basket set on a plate and that works well for me. Thanks for that tip long ago!

Thanks for your video!!! We have had farm fresh eggs for years unless of course the hens weren't laying for whatever reason, but your solution WORKS and I'm sure glad we happened upon it!!!!!

just went out to the coop and gathered a dozen eggs so fresh some were still warm, tried the steam method and it worked great thank you.

Finally! Somebody who really knows about eggs! I watched all the "how to peel an egg" videos and somehow I knew they were not getting same eggs I was getting. I haven't used my double boiler for years until now. Eighteen minutes seemed to be about the minimum cooking time, for me. A funny story: when I was about 4 or 5 years old it was my turn to go get eggs from our chicken house. Those hens figured me out right away - a timid little kid trying to collect eggs. They pecked at my hands and I went back without eggs and told Mom. She still needed eggs, so I had to go back out. Suddenly, the hen house seemed to get real quiet. I turned and saw Dad standing in the doorway. He didn't have much patience for the situation. He grabbed one hen by the neck and threw her off the nest, and then another one. Then he waved his hands at the others and they scattered. That day, I learned a lot from the old man - how to handle myself in the hen house. I never did see the rooster when I was in the coop. He was always out of sight. He seemed to know the score - the real pecking order. The hens and I were just a little slower to figure it out.

My husband & I used your method this afternoon with the InstantPot. Results exactly as advertised! We couldn’t be more excited. I shared this with my retired farmer aunt & she’s going to try it too! Thank you!🙏🏻

Hello, I tried your method for hard "boiled" eggs today and all I can say is YOU'RE THE BEST!! I don't have chickens so I was just using organic eggs purchased at Costco, but the shells just fell right off of them. I have tried the ice bath method that is usually promoted and wasn't thrilled with the results. Thank you so much, you have saved me a lot of time and a lot of wasted ice. Your method is EGGCELLENT! Take care, Joe

I am so glad I found this video! I’ve tried everything you mentioned to no avail. I had to test it so I just did 4 fresh eggs and the peels slipped right off. I had given up on deviled eggs during the holidays because they were so frustrating and time consuming. Yay! Deviled eggs are back on the menu now. So excited 😊

This is magical.... I can't believe I could peel fresh eggs so easily. I can't tell you the methods I've tried some worked a little bit, but none worked like this.... Truly a miracle. I Love This!!!! Thank you.

I just found this video the other day, and this is by far the absolutely the best way to cook your "hard boiled" eggs. the easiest eggs I have ever peeled! Thank you!

Works Eggxactly as you describe. I have tried everything as well, baking soda, vinegar, etc etc etc. this was the only method where I had 100% success. Thank you and enjoy your posts... God Bless.

I started steaming eggs after reading your cookbook. Works like a charm and no more disagreements with hubby on how long to hardboil an egg.

Jill, my wife and I run a bed and breakfast outside Yellowstone. We have struggled with easy peel eggs for our guests when they desire to take a 'to go' breakfast into the park to catch the sun rise in the Lamar Valley. Your instructions are a godsend. Thank you. Rich and Jan - Trails End at Paradise Found.

My method: Cover eggs in cold water, add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to a rapid boil, take off the heat and cover. Time 17 minutes, remove eggs and plunge in a bowl of ice water with ice cubes for 2 minutes. Voila! Peel starting at the fat end, the air pocket. Timing is important so stay in the kitchen. The baking soda extracts the liquid. I use this method even day-old eggs. I tried your method of steaming and it is great too. It is nice to have options. Thanks.

Hello from Canada. Just tried this steaming method and will give you 5/5 stars. We did 16 eggs from our coop (between 1 - 3 days old) and they came out perfect - the shells came off super easy. Thank you for this..

I know, it's only been an hour from my last post...but...using our rice steamer for about 20 minutes and BINGO...eggs peeled very easy! We get most of our eggs from a guy in town that has laying hens, very fresh eggs and the steaming method worked fine...THANK YOU...!!!

I am terrible at boiled eggs. I tried your method. I was amazed. I also realize that your technique of cracking and rolling before peeling is equally important. Awsome job. That you for being able to enjoy boiled (steamed) eggs. I used my farberware steamer insert pot. Came out awsome. Thank you very much

I watched this and immediately tried it. Wow. Up til now hard cooked eggs have been a crap-shoot. This worked beautifully. From comments I read below it seems I can expect consistent results as well. Thank you!

Eureka! OMG! Holy sh** !It really works! I'm so excited because it's the first time in 5 years of raising chickens I have been able to make deviled eggs without swearing! Thank you!

Tried this method, wow! Worked like a charm when I tried it a couple weeks ago. Awesome!

Another man had these instructions, and I used it on my grocery store eggs. This is the secret! I used my French fry basket as a colander. The shells just slid right off!

Just made deviled eggs for christmas this method works perfectly and the eggs actually taste better! I did boil the water before putting eggs in since i wanted the yolk to be in the middle. Ive struggled for years with boiled eggs to the point of giving up on making them...thank u so much for this video!!

WOW Thank you for teaching this homemaker of 47 yrs a new trick . I do peel only top and bottom and then blowing into smaller end to eject the egg. Fewer pieces of shell and works everytime. Thanks again, wonderful first time view. experience.

I just tried this for the first time and it works amazingly well. This has saved me so much time!

Tried this after seeing this on your blog...my husband and I were so excited! He loves to make deviled eggs when we go to a gathering and he hadn't made any since our chickens started laying last summer. Mmmm...hard cooked eggs!!

Wowsers! Tried this and they peel slick as a whistle and cook to perfection. My search has ended. Thank you so much!

Works perfectly, it was so frustrating having fresh eggs everyday that we could not boil due to not being able to peel them but now we can, thank you for the great tip!!

OMG! Just did it with six eggs - peeling was so easy! I’m never going back to boiling! thank you so much!

This is a fantastic method; the only method that works for me and this solved egg problems I have had for YEARS. Amazingly the egg shell peel after steaming just falls off; thank you a bunch!!!!

Thankyou for this tip, I tried this for the first time this week, “brilliant” only thing that has ever worked on my fresh eggs.

I have steamed eggs before and they peal just beautifully. But now I do them in the Insta pot and they work just as nice. Thanks for sharing

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am asked to bring deviled eggs to functions allll the time! You have made my life easier and way less frustrating!!

I've been using a steamer to do this for about 12 years now, great way to do eggs. I even do a few soft boiled eggs also, I use Rival steamer any of the other work well also, and thrift stores are full of them, Enjoyed you video and Thanks telling these folks.

Worked absolutely perfect. Egg shell came off in 2 pieces! I will use this method every time from now on. Thanks for making this video.

AMAZING!!!!! Eggs from my girls today. Hardboiled 6 eggs and never said one bad word. Thank you, thank you. This is amazing and works perfectly.

I'm so happy about this new process of steaming eggs. Great job, my friend! Thank you for sharing! 😁

Thanks.. I had issues and ended up peeling them in a bowl of water. That really helped to peel and to keep off any small shell fragments especially for kids.

Yes! I use this method in my instant pot and it works! It’s the only way I “boil” eggs now and I don’t have to watch a pot to make sure it doesn’t boil over.

Thank you for answering the why sometimes eggs are harder to peel than other times, and what to do about it! Now I know why my egg cooker (steams) works better than when I struggled after boiling eggs.

I know that this post is on a two year old video, but I have only been a subscriber for a few months. This method worked perfectly on the first try

We have had 🐥 for 6 months and just moved to your method. Make peeling so easy. Thankyou.

I tried and can’t believe I never heard of this before! So excited turns perfect every time! Thank you 😊 had to come back to comment 💐👍🏻

Good advice. Very good advice. I have found that steaming eggs makes it very easy to peel them afterwards. Learned about it on a separate youtube channel. No cracked eggs so far.

Okay, I watched the vid and pulled out my pot and put the steamer rack in and put the eggs in and OH MY GOSH!!!!!! It worked!!!! Dang, how old am I? I can't believe it. My other friend goes through three or four things and she comes up with perfect eggs. I called her and told her to come over. She's on her way! LOL, she will be so surprised! What you learn, gives you a chance to share with others and I will definitely share with her and others. Thank you sweetie - I am smiling big time...no more ugly eggs!!!! I hope you have a fun day today, smile and laugh because it will make you feel so good! Thank you - Anna Banana

This method really works, I have steam boiled at pressure some eggs for 10 minutes and they peel off easily. Thanks,

I started my steamed eggs 1/2 hour ago, I've shelled 21 eggs now... 4 duck eggs and 17 chicken eggs they all came out great.

Thanks! Your method worked perfectly! It's so easy to peel eggs now! I shared this information with the rest of the family! Thanks again!

Worked perfectly on my test run of nine eggs! I'll be using this method right away to prepare six dozen for freeze-drying. Liked an subbed.

This method of steaming the fresh eggs works great! Thank you so much! Great website too!

Wow! This is a game changer. I subscribed to your channel because of this video! Thanks for the info.

I thank you every time I make eggs.The only thing that really works thanks so much.

Much better! Steaming worked for me. Easter deviled eggs are saved! Thanks much!

I have been steaming my eggs for years. It really does work!!

BRILLIANT!! I DID MINE ON GAS STOVE WITH MY STAINLESS STEEL STEAMER. WORKED A TREAT!! THANX V MUCH!!! 😀😀😀

I'm doing this TODAY!! My husband will be soooooo happy!!!

THANK YOU for this! Me eggs peeled beautifully! I live at 3,400 feet of altitude where it usually takes longer for eggs to cook so I went with your suggestion of 20 minutes. I timed my eggs carefully then took them off and put them in cold water immediately. I found that the yolks were slightly overcooked and grey around the edges. Next time, I'll try 18 minutes and decrease by 1 minute after that until I get them perfect.

Absolutely the Best idea for “Hard Boiled Eggs” Thank You!!!

I learned this about 10 yrs ago. It does work and I was forever won over!!

I am crazy amazed, this worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

Thank you again Jill. I use your bread approach for " beginner's " I think it is called and is amazingly close to my Mom's!! Glenn

I've done this sevetal times since watching your video and they have very easy to peel each time. The eggs look beautiful. Thank you so much! ☺☺☺🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

This is amazing. What a great way to cook eggs. I just steamed a dozen eggs and the shells just fell off. I do t think I've ever peeled a dozen eggs without at least a couple of very loud expletive filled outbursts 😀 Now that is a thing of the past.

I have tried other techniques, but this one works the best. Thanks.

I found this on your blog page and have been using this technique every since! The only difference is I bring water to a boil then add the eggs and basket. I am going to try this before the boil and compare!

Great video, thanks. I tried it yesterday and it worked!

Just did it the 2nd time. 18 large eggs from the grocer....just bought. Worked perfectly. We have a winner folks. No other way to say it.

I use my instant pot for eggs and it works amazing, great video!!

I use my (not instapot brand) digital pressure cooker set on steam and it works the same way. Love your egg bowl!

I now use an instapot and use the steam feature. I also do the 20 minutes thing, they turn out great and less power used. Thanks for sharing.

I ran across this tip a couple of years ago and it is the only thing that has worked for my fresh eggs.

For the first time I dreamed eggs! Omg 😲 blown away worked awesome!!! Thank you I don't have an in a pot. Thank you!

I absolutely want to thank you so so much for your video you have saved my sanity on boiled eggs this worked perfectly today and so easy thanks so much love your channel

Tried this today and it definitely works.

Yay!!!!! I just followed what you said and it works!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank u! after over a year of not eating hard boiled eggs I found ur video ❤️

Egg's turned out Perfect! Thank you ❤

We have been using the instant pot for some time, what a life saver!

Hey Jill! It worked for me! This is awesome! Thank you!

Wow!! It works perfectly!! I used to wait til my fresh eggs were old and that still didn't work. Gnarly whites and yolks sticking out the end. Not good for pickled eggs and unattractive for deviled eggs. This is great!! Thank you so much for sharing this tip!!

I'm happy for me, but thrilled for my 4 year old who loves to peel with me. He'll have more success now! Thank you.

Tried this. Totally works! Thank you! ☮️

Thank you so much, for the first time it was easy to peel fresh eggs. My frustration from trying to peel eggs is over.