Which method of cooking does the age of the egg matter least?
I have a tray of older eggs (almost 2 weeks old).
Previously I never paid attention to thier age and cooked whatever I wanted, but after poaching some super fresh eggs obtained from the farmers market, I've seen how much better they are to eat and easier to cook (they stay together better).
Which method would give me similar results with any age of egg (within reason)? Obviously any flavour changes cannot be accounted for but with poached (and from sites such as Delia shallow frying suffers similar problems) eggs it is more difficult to cook and the egg itself falls apart as they age.
I am trying hard boiled eggs tonight as I suspect there are fewer factors to interfere with the outcome, but would another method for cooking perhaps be better?
Best Answer
Actually, hard boiling is one of the recommended uses for older eggs, since older eggs are much easier to peel.
I'd highly recommend against using old eggs if you were going to whip the whites, for example, or any other heavy "structural" application. Quiche would probably be fine.
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What ways of cooking an egg are best with older eggs?
Perfect boiled eggs\u2014hard- or soft-cooked. So, save your freshest eggs for frying (one more reason: the yolks of more alkaline eggs are more prone to breaking as soon as they hit the pan) and put your older eggs towards egg salad, deviled eggs, and the like.Which set up took less time to cook hard-boiled eggs Why?
Starting with cold water lets you heat the egg more slowly, which keeps the whites from getting rubbery. But this method takes longer and gives you less control over the cooking time.What age eggs are best for boiling?
It is best to use eggs that are at least 7 to 10 days old, allowing the egg to take in air which helps separate the membrane from shell. Look at the egg carton and read the \u201cBest if used by\u201d date to select eggs with the best flavor and quality.Why are older eggs better for boiling?
Older eggs make great hard boiled eggs that are easier to peel. The higher pH level of the albumen in an older egg is what makes it easier to remove the shell once cooked.Egg Cookery || Food, Nutrition and Health || CSEC
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You might try coddling them. Butter a ramekin or similar heatproof cup, crack in an egg, then cover with foil and place in a pan of near boiling water until the egg is done to your liking, usually around ten minutes.
You can also try boiling the egg in its shell for 30 seconds or so before cracking and poaching it as usual. The initial boil sets the egg slightly, which prevents the white from spreading so readily. You will probably need to experiment with your batch of eggs to get the timing right.
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