Here’s a detailed recipe to finally settle the egg-boiling debate and help you make perfect deviled eggs this Christmas!

Perfectly Peeled Boiled Eggs for Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda (for half the eggs)
  • Water (enough to cover the eggs in a pot)
  • Ice (for an ice bath)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Eggs:
    Start by placing 6 eggs in a large saucepan or pot. Fill the pot with enough water to completely cover the eggs by about an inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water (this helps strengthen the eggshells and makes them easier to peel).
  2. Boil with Salt (First Batch):
    Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes. This will cook the eggs through without making the yolks rubbery.
  3. Ice Bath:
    While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. As soon as the eggs are done, carefully transfer them into the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes to cool completely. Once cool, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface and peel off the shells. Notice that these may be a bit more difficult to peel.
  4. Boil with Salt and Baking Soda (Second Batch):
    For the next 6 eggs, repeat the steps above but this time add 1 tablespoon of baking soda along with the salt. The baking soda raises the pH of the water, which helps loosen the eggshells. Once the water boils, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes, just like the first batch.
  5. Ice Bath for Baking Soda Eggs:
    After cooking, transfer these eggs to the same ice bath, let them cool for 10 minutes, and then gently tap the shells to peel. You’ll find that the shells slip right off effortlessly, perfect for deviled eggs!

Why the Difference?

  • Salt alone can help a little with peeling, but the baking soda is the real game-changer. By making the water more alkaline, it causes the egg whites to firm up and shrink slightly, pulling away from the shell.

This trick will save you tons of frustration when preparing deviled eggs this holiday season. Enjoy smooth, easy-to-peel eggs every time!

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