do u boil water first or put eggs in water before?for hard boiled eggs?

Answer 1

Cover them in cold water, then bring to a boil and then time them. Always good results.

Answer 2

The proper way to do it is you have to put the eggs in the cold water first. That way the egg and shell slowly warm-up with the water. If you take a cold egg from the refrigerator and place it into boiling water, the shell will crack and split open and allow the uncooked egg to seep out. Either way, the egg is still edible after cooking. It's the same principle as pouring tap water over ice cubes, they crack and pop.

To make hard boiled eggs, start a 10 minute timer AFTER the eggs and water come to a rolling boil. To make soft-boiled eggs, decrease your timer to 5 minutes. Once the eggs are done, transfer the entire pot to the sink, drain the hot water and fill with cold water. This stops the cooking process and prevents the egg-whites from turning into 'rubber'. Continue replacing the cold water until the eggs have thoroughly cooled. This will also aid you in removing the shell because the egg product inside the shell constricts with the cold water, allowing it to pull away from the shell (which does not constrict). The result will be perfectly shaped eggs that you would be happy to display to guests as say, deviled eggs.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

This is what I learned from a Certified Master Chef (CMC): put the eggs in cold water; cover with a tight fitting lid; bring to a boil; once the water reaches a boil, remove from heat; let the eggs stand, covered, in the pot for 7 - 10 minutes (no longer than 10 min.)

Answer 4

For PERFECT hard boiled eggs, with a creamy yellow yolk (not the ugly green ringed yolk) this is how I cook them:

Place eggs and enough water to cover. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar (this prevents the eggs from leaking into your water if they crack before they are done. It doesnt affect the taste of the egg at all).

Turn you burner on medium. Once the water comes to a boil, turn to medium-low and cook for exactly 15 minutes. IMMEDIATELY take the eggs out of the water and place in an ice bath. I get a large bowl and fill with ice and water. Let them sit in the ice cold water for 10 minutes, then peel. You will have PERFECT eggs :)

Answer 5

Put the eggs in a pan and cover with cool water. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 10 minutes. I like to immediately cover the eggs with ice. This makes them super easy peel. The shell won't stick to the egg as you are peeling it causing a horrible mess.

Answer 6

I put the eggs in a pot and fill to about 1 inch above the eggs, and when the water boils for 10 minutes close the burner off and let sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then put them in ice cold water to cool. You can add ice if you are in a hurry. When they are cold, now you can use them any way you want.









































































































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Answer 7

Put the eggs in the water before boiling it. Otherwise they will crack because they are going for Cold to Hot in seconds. That's what I do anyways.

Answer 8

boil the water first then put the eggs in for 45 minutes

Answer 9

Put the eggs in the pan and them cover them with water. Bring them to a boil, cover them and turn off the heat and let them sit for about 5-10 minutes. That's how I do it and it usually works for me.

Also, if you've added the water and the eggs are standing on end instead of laying down like they normally would, that means they've gone bad.

Answer 10

You put room temperture eggs in cold water with salt added and bring to a boil and boil fo 5 to 7 minutes.