Never boil eggs in water! Just use this trick!

You’ve probably heard for years that boiling eggs in water is the go-to method—but there’s a better trick that makes peeling way easier and avoids overcooking:

🥚 Never Boil Eggs in Water! Use This Steaming Trick Instead

🔥 Why steam eggs instead of boiling them?

• Easier to peel — even for fresh eggs
• No cracked shells from bouncing in boiling water
• More consistent yolks with less risk of overcooking

🚫 Skip the boiling pot — do this instead:

✅ The Steaming Method

You’ll need:

• A pot with a lid
• A steamer basket or metal strainer
• Cold eggs
• Ice water for cooling

How to do it:

1. Add 1 inch of water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Place eggs in a steamer basket or metal strainer.
3. Set the basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam:
   • 12 minutes for hard-boiled
   • 7–8 minutes for jammy centers
   • 6 minutes for soft-boiled
4. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes.
5. Peel — the shells should slide off like magic!

📝 Bonus Tips:

• Use cold eggs straight from the fridge — no need to bring them to room temp.
• Gently crack and roll the eggs before peeling for best results.
• Works great for meal prep, deviled eggs, or egg salad.