How to Cook Fresh Eggs the Right Way
Fresh eggs are harder to peel, so technique matters!
🔥 Method 1: Start with Boiling Water (Best for Easy Peeling)
✅ Why NOT start in cold water?
When eggs slowly heat in cold water, the whites bond tighter to the shell — making peeling harder, especially with fresh eggs.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil first.
2️⃣ Carefully lower eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.
3️⃣ Adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil.
⏱️ Cooking Times:
Soft-boiled: 6–7 minutes
Medium: 8–9 minutes
Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes
4️⃣ Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath for at least 5–10 minutes.
(This stops cooking and helps separation from the shell.)
5️⃣ Gently tap and peel under running water.
💡 Extra Tips for Fresh Eggs
Slightly crack the wide end (air pocket side) first.
Peel while eggs are still slightly warm.
Add a splash of vinegar to the boiling water (optional, helps if cracks happen).
🥄 Alternative: Steam Method (Even Better!)
1️⃣ Add 1 inch of water to a pot.
2️⃣ Bring to a boil.
3️⃣ Add eggs to a steamer basket.
4️⃣ Cover and steam:
6 minutes (soft)
10–12 minutes (hard)
Then ice bath.
Steaming often makes the easiest-to-peel eggs, even when very fresh.
How to Cook Fresh Eggs
