problems cooking hard boiled eggs on induction range?
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Please Help me Hard Boil Eggs on my Induction Cooktop!
Comments (11)Yikes, I didn't know that there was that much variation in hard boiling techniques for eggs. Two factors are relevant: (a) Once water is boiling it stays at the same temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously (b) Vigorous boiling may improve the coefficient of heat transfer at the egg surface due to rapid water motion, or degrade it due to the lower coefficient of steam vs. water in contact with the egg. In either case the difference is likely subtle, and the larger problem with vigorous boiling is shell cracking leading to egg white leakage. Anyway, I use a small (ancient) stainless Revere pan that just happens to be magnetic. I cover the eggs with water and use the smallest hob. I set the hob on power boost and set a timer for 2 minutes. At about 2:20 the pan is starting to boil and will become Old Faithful if not turned down. I turn down the hob to a midpoint setting that I know will continue a gentle boil, but intermittently check that it hasn't become too vigorous. If the two eggs were cold, I boil for 10 minutes, if room temperature, I boil for 9 minutes. The eggs are cooked through and still tender. This is not the recipe for killer Easter pecking attack eggs. If the pan were covered, the hob setting could be lower due to lower heat loss from the pan, but unless the cover is glass it will be difficult to see the degree of boil. It seems to me that simmering eggs leads to uncertain water temperature and thereby uncertain completion of cooking. Boiling is relatively constant, although at higher altitudes the boiling time will have to increase due to the lower temperature of boil. To take best advantage of the relatively stable behavior of induction, whatever process is used should be one that allows repeatable settings and timings. kas...See MoreHard boiled eggs - not quite?
Comments (7)Theresa, I agree with Colleen, that's the stage I try for, instead of being cooked until they crumble. Sometimes I'm successful, LOL, so you did better than I do sometimes. I wouldn't try to cook them any more, I think you're "stuck" with them the way they are. If you are making deviled eggs or using them in potato salad, you probably won't notice. You could always do what my husband Elery does, he removes the yolk and gives it to the dog and then fills the indentation in the white with my homecanned salsa. Now, and egg white filled with salsa is a bit much for me in the morning but he loves 'em. Annie...See MorePeeling Hard Boiled Eggs
Comments (24)The biggest complaint about the "Eggies" that I've read is 4 parts per unit. Really, is that necessary? Anyway, you do need to spray them. I've seen a lot of complaints that they leak. I imagine you need to really crank them down to seal. Other things I've read and learned about eggs. First, NEVER boil them! People insist you need to boil eggs. It should only be a simmer. For a variety of reasons, including the boiling makes them jump around and crack which causes problems. And I use the method of bringing them to a simmer and shut off the heat and let the water cook them. Start running cold water into the hot and let it pour out and do a couple flushings with cold water then peel. I don't usually keep hard cooked eggs around but seldom have major trouble with shells. Vinegar might help but too much makes for a sulphur smell. Baking soda changes the pH and helps, and a little salt generally helps for the coagulation that the vinegar is supposed to assist. Peeling techniques vary too but I see so many people who insist on snapping off little pieces rather than actually peeling them. They bang away on the counter and break the shell into hundreds of pinhead size pieces and then complain that "it's hard to peel eggs!" Well DUH! Of *course* it will be when you do that! LOL Crack the egg, best to do it on the large end to use the air pocket to help you. Get a hold of the membrane - many try to leave it as part of the egg. Go slowly and let the suction release and as the air gets in there it always makes it easier for me. Trying to remove little bits and pieces of shell is a PITA. It takes a whisker of patience but I can usually remove the shell in 3-4 pieces. Easier peeling and easier cleanup too. There's a "On TV" gadget out there that is a big plunger thing that works much like the blowing of eggs. I guess if I'm eating the egg myself, to try blowing it isn't a big deal but I don't really like someone else spitting on my eggs. Though reviews of that haven't been the greatest either, it'd be a lot easier to clean than 4 pieces of "eggie" per egg! There's also arguments out there about cooking in plastic but I won't go into that. I usually can taste plastic from things but I might be more sensitive than others. All in personal preference. I don't really mind peeling eggs when they're cooked right, have good eggs for peeling and have a little luck. Seems like there's always one or two in there that are tough to peel no matter what you do. Also, if I just want some chopped egg in a salad or something, I usually don't simmer (never boil) them. I'll fry an egg and chop it up to add. Or even microwave it. Which reminds me, my sister and her boyfriend bought those microwave egg cookers. I use a little glass Pyrex dish....See MoreHard Boiled Eggs.......Help !!!
Comments (15)STEAM eggs (fresh or not) and you won't have any problems peeling. I've reported this here before, sorry if I am repeating myself. I've reported this here before and others that tried my suggestion reported great success. Steam for 20 minutes (altitude could possibly affect how long to steam). I use a saucepan with a little metal steamer basket and about inch and a half of water. Sorry, I don't have any suggestions after the fact for fixing a problem caused by not steaming but if you have any of those fresh eggs left uncooked, if you steamed them, they would be fine for peeling for your potato salad. Don't need to worry if eggs are very fresh or not....See Morecheri127
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