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Hard cooked eggs boiling vs steaming
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    Posted: 05 May 2014 at 03:17
During some recent surfing around different foodie websites, I came across a post on the benefits of steaming steaming eggs rather than boiling to achieve a hard-cooked state. I was skeptical to say the least, as I didn't think it would make much difference in how the heat was applied, but I'm happy to report I was wrong.....very, very wrong in that assumption.

I decided to test the theory since I was making a batch of potato salad anyway, so I got out my steamer and put about an inch or two of water in it, added 10 extra large eggs and fired it up.

Once the steam started, I timed it at 14 minutes, then transferred the eggs immediately to a large bowl of ice water for 10 minutes.

After the ten minutes I picked up the first egg and gently cracked both ends, then rolled it across the counter to crack the rest. Imagine my surprise and delight when the shell literally fell off the egg! large pieces that came off as slick as anything....I didn't even have to use the running water trick. As you can see below...the eggs all came out absolutely to perfection, and I must say I am now a convert to the steam method for hard cooking eggs.
Go ahead...play with your food!
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Nice! I'll try it.
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hmmm...I'll have to give this a try.  Thanks for sharing, Hoser!
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Dave,

Definitely a marvelous suggestion and I am going to try it tomorrow for sure. I have Deviled Eggs in mind for an aperitif since I have not eaten eggs in quite some time. 

Thank you for posting.
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