So we had to find out for ourselves: Does this egg-peeling hack work?
What Is the Hack?
Shockingly, the egg perfectly separated from the shell after mere seconds.
Credit: Ryan Krull
To steam-cook eggs, use a steamer basket placed in a saucepan.
Place no more than six eggs in the steamer basket at once.
Let the water come to a boil beneath the eggs, then cover the pan for 16 minutes.
Does the Hack Actually Work?
After our eggs finished cooking and cooling, we were eager to try the hack.
The water in the cup seemed to help release the shell from the egg wherever cracks were made.
Eggs that are 7 to 10 days old are generally easiest to peel after cooking.
Overall, this viral egg-peeling hack is pretty effective.
Next time you try one of ourdeviled eggs recipes, put the method to the test in your kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several things you could do to make peeling hard-cooked eggs easier.
As soon as your eggs are finished cooking, transfer them to an ice bath.
Once they’re completely cool, gently tap them on the counter to make cracks in the shell.
Carefully peel the eggs, rinsing as you go to help break off shell fragments.
Peeled hard-cooked eggs last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
If the shells are left on, hard-cooked eggs are good for as long as a week.
