Cook’s Smart Trick for Easily Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs

The Two-Part Smart Trick

1. Use  Eggs That Are 7–10 Days Old

Fresh eggs are harder to peel because their albumen (egg white) has a lower pH, causing it to bind tightly to the inner membrane. As eggs age, air enters through the shell, raising the pH and loosening that bond.
→ Tip: Buy eggs, then wait a week before hard-boiling them for best peeling.

2. Peel Under Running Water or in a Bowl of Water

After boiling and cooling, peel your eggs submerged—either under a gentle stream of cool running water or in a bowl of cold water.