What I’m about to share with you is going to change how you peel hard boiled eggs…guaranteed! That’s a pretty big claim, but honestly this little trick has changed eggs in our house. This crazy tip made me realize that I have been peeling eggs wrong my whole life. Seriously, why didn’t someone tell me this sooner?
I’m excited to be teaming up with my good friend Nathan from Minnesota Cold for a fun series all about eggs. We are sharing “egg-citing” experiments and unique ways to color eggs. No traditional egg dye here!
Fill half of the mason jar with water, then pop in your boiled egg. Seal tight with the lid and gently shake until the shell has come off!
All you need is:
- One hard boiled egg
- A glass jar or cup
- Water
Boil your eggs using our simple trick to make the perfect hard boiled egg…every time!
Fill the jar with about an inch of water, and place the egg into the jar.
Cover the top of the jar with your hand. Make sure that you hand seals the top of the jar completely, or you will have water everywhere. Working over the sink is always a good idea.
Now shake the jar vigorously. Swirling, shaking and swishing the water around in the jar will loosen the shell and help it to break away from the egg.
No more picking, cracking and agonizing over peeling an egg! Amazing!
We have found that using a mason jar is even easier, especially for kids. Add the water and egg to the jar and seal it up. No matter how much shaking you do, everything stay right in the jar. Honestly, you can peel an egg in under 5 seconds. Love that!
Egg Experiments featured in the video:
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“peel” an egg the EASY way (shake in water) hard boiled
FAQ
How do you get boiled eggs to peel easily?
How do you peel hard boiled eggs?
All you’ll need to do is grab a mason jar, fill it with some water, place the egg inside, and give it a shake. The trick is pretty simple and will make peeling hard-boiled eggs even easier. Once your eggs have boiled and cooled down, grab a mason jar or any kind of sturdy container with a lid.
How do you peel a boiled egg without a spoon?
Peeling hard-boiled eggs, however, can be tedious and time-consuming. But there’s a trick for peeling a boiled egg in five seconds or less, without a spoon. You only need a mason jar with a lid and some water. Place a hard-boiled egg in a mason jar, add one to two inches of water, and cover tightly.
How to cook eggs in a jar?
Boil your eggs, once they are done drain the hot water off and fill the pot with cold ice water to try and cool the eggs down asap. Let them sit a few minutes. Grab an egg, put it in a glass jar with about an inch of water in the bottom. Cover the top of the jar with your hand or a lid. Now give the jar a shake, and swirl it at the same time.
How do you make a boiled egg in a mason jar?
Place a hard-boiled egg in a mason jar, add one to two inches of water, and cover tightly. Shake and swirl the jar vigorously for a few seconds. BOOM BADA BING!