Does it matter if I start boiling hard eggs in hot or cold water?

Does it matter if I start boiling hard eggs in hot or cold water? - Niagara Falls

Does it matter if I in which water temperature I start to prepare hard eggs?

Of course, the preparing time will be still measured from boiling - but does it make any difference? - regards the temperature difference between the eggs and the water.

Also, in case it do matters - does it matter if the eggs were in the fridge or in room temperature?



Best Answer

It depends on how fussy you are about your hard boiled eggs. If you wait until your water is boiling and then add the eggs for the same amount of time, every time, then you will get consistent results. If you add the eggs to cold water a variety of circumstances (actual starting water temp, stove setting, size/style of the pan) will make your results 'inconsistent'.

If you know you like a 12 minute hard boiled egg then you need to start with boiling water or you will get runnier eggs. Once the water reaches 212°F (100°C) it will remain there so long as the same amount of heat is being used. The boiling point of your water (based on other chemicals in the water and altitude) becomes a constant temperature to cook your eggs.

For 'consistency' yes, it matters.




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Is it better to start hard-boiled eggs in cold or hot water?

Making hard-boiled eggs should always begin with cool water. Bringing the water and eggs up in temperature together helps promote even cooking and prevent cracking. Follow this tip: Always start with cold water.

When boiling eggs do you put them in cold water?

How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • Lay a folded kitchen towel on the bottom of a large pot, and fill the pot with cold water. ...
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  • Lower your eggs into the pot all at once\u2014we use a slotted spoon for this and it works perfectly.
  • Set a timer for 13 minutes.







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    Answer 2

    My experience is they are easier to peel if the water starts cold (or warm from faucet). It is certainly easier to stack the eggs in cold water. But all people may not have the same experience.

    See my answer here.

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