Stop Boiled Eggs from Cracking
Steps to Stop Boiled Eggs From Cracking
To stop boiled eggs from cracking there are some steps you can take. You can use one of the
methods listed below or a combination of methods in some cases.
Tip: In many cases if you introduce cold eggs from your refrigerator to boiling water they will be more likely to crack. So before following any of the additional steps below it's recommended to simply have your eggs already placed inside the pan with warm water and bring them to a boil gradually. If this works then there's no need to follow any of the additional tips listed below.
If the above does not work then try any/all of the following:
1. Soak eggs in warm water before boiling / simmering eggs. (See: Boiling Time for Hard-Boiled Eggs)
2. Puncture a small hole in the large end of the egg with a needle
3. Wrap eggs in tinfoil
4. Slowly introduce eggs to boiling water using a spoon to lower them into the water. Many times what cracks an egg is dropping them into the pan because as they strike the bottom they may break.