We’ve all tried to peel an egg only to end up with something that looks more like a golf ball than a smooth, shiny egg.
In the video above, Diana, an egg farmer, shares her secret for peeling a hard-boiled egg: Don’t use fresh eggs.
Diana uses eggs that have been refrigerated for about a week. During this time, air enters the eggs through the tiny pores in their shell and forms an air pocket at the wide end, making them easier to peel.
Now that you know the secret, follow Diana’s three easy steps to peel a hard-boiled egg:
- Crack the egg, starting at the wide end and working your way around. This loosens the shell.
- Peel the egg, starting with the larger pieces of shell.
- Rinse the egg under running water to ensure it’s completely shell-free.