Originally posted by mlpriorI'd guess 20-30% of the time the shell cracks. A bit of the white spews out, and makes a minor mess. I know, it's no big deal. The egg is still edible. But it just offends my OCD sensibilities having imperfect boiled eggs.
What kind of cracking are we talking about? Just the shell or the white also?
If you are going for the big crack, stick it in the microwave for 2 minutes. 😛
No complete explosions like the microwave is capable of.
Originally posted by samericaA crappy little disposable camera would be better than nothing.
yeah, need to get malaria tabs though, wasn´t panning on going into the jungle until i got here.
not really the only photos i´ve taken where from my phone, i´ll likely regret if when i´m older but i´m really enjoying not worrying about a camera being stolen like so many other travelers do, some of them don´t even bring their cameras with them to places ...[text shortened]... and i really wanted to take a pic though, the bull fighting ring in quito is something special.
Originally posted by leisurelyslothGet an egg pricker. Something like this: http://www.kitchencontraptions.com/archives/002781.php
I'd guess 20-30% of the time the shell cracks. A bit of the white spews out, and makes a minor mess. I know, it's no big deal. The egg is still edible. But it just offends my OCD sensibilities having imperfect boiled eggs.
No complete explosions like the microwave is capable of.
Edit: I was actually quite surprised that nobody had suggested this yet, but it appears to be a typical German thing: http://kioskkiosk.com/p/533
Originally posted by NordlysThank you Nordlys! The perfect toy for an OCD chef. 😀
Get an egg pricker. Something like this: http://www.kitchencontraptions.com/archives/002781.php
Edit: I was actually quite surprised that nobody had suggested this yet, but it appears to be a typical German thing: http://kioskkiosk.com/p/533
Er, am I the only one that finds the term "egg pricker" just a wee bit nasty?
We raised chickens when I was a kid so I can give you advice on butchering them. Also hogs as well as skinning squirrels if needed. Anyway…about the eggs… many things can go awry when you boil one.
Don't boil eggs that have come straight from the refrigerator because cold eggs are likely to crack when placed in hot water. Eggs should not be over-boiled so you should use a timer. Also fresh eggs (under 5 days old) don’t boil well. Eggs have a pocket at their wide end where air collects so during the boiling pressure can build up and cause them to crack. It is possible to make a small pin prick in the end to allow the air to escape.
Always use a small saucepan because eggs with too much space will bounce around into each other and are likely to crack. So it’s not a good idea to use fast boiling water…it’s better to use a gentle simmer. Bring the water to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and remove the cover from the pan. Let the eggs sit in the simmering water for 12 minutes. (11 minutes for medium eggs; 13 minutes extra-large eggs).
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Originally posted by masscatDon't forget the icy cold water, to keep them pretty.
We raised chickens when I was a kid so I can give you advice on butchering them. Also hogs as well as skinning squirrels if needed. Anyway…about the eggs… many things can go awry when you boil one.
Don't boil eggs that have come straight from the refrigerator because cold eggs are likely to crack when placed in hot water. Eggs should not be over-boiled so ...[text shortened]... the simmering water for 12 minutes. (11 minutes for medium eggs; 13 minutes extra-large eggs).
Originally posted by leisurelyslothI haven't read most of the replys on this thread, so forgive me if this has already been suggested, but have you tried coating your eggs prior to boiling in a thermostable polyurethene composite? This should prevent rupture at the critical moment.
My little electric teapot makes a heck of an egg cooker. It brings water to a boil in a hurry which is awfully nice in the morning. However there's a catch. A LOT of the eggs crack in the process. I've noticed that this tends to happen just as the water reaches a boil. I can hear them POP quite loudly actually. My assumption is that the eggs are ...[text shortened]... that is causing the issue. Does anybody here have any ideas how to stop this from happening?
Note of warning - these composites are extremely toxic, so for Christ's sake don't eat the egg afterwards.
Originally posted by PolicestateOr drink water from your kettle subsequently for at least 3 years.
I haven't read most of the replys on this thread, so forgive me if this has already been suggested, but have you tried coating your eggs prior to boiling in a thermostable polyurethene composite? This should prevent rupture at the critical moment.
Note of warning - these composites are extremely toxic, so for Christ's sake don't eat the egg afterwards.
Originally posted by leisurelyslothBoil them in methanol. Far lower boiling point, so they shouldn't superheat.
My little electric teapot makes a heck of an egg cooker. It brings water to a boil in a hurry which is awfully nice in the morning. However there's a catch. A LOT of the eggs crack in the process. I've noticed that this tends to happen just as the water reaches a boil. I can hear them POP quite loudly actually. My assumption is that the eggs are ...[text shortened]... that is causing the issue. Does anybody here have any ideas how to stop this from happening?
Put the eggs into balloons or unlubricated condoms or something, then into the water. If you tie them in tightly, they may still crack, but everything will remain in the shell. I believe latex melts at well above the boiling point of water at atmospheric pressure, so you're fine on that score.