"James" > wrote in message
...
>I friend whines that my hard boiled eggs looks green because I let
> them boil away for ever.
>
> So how do you do it?
>
> After googling I found an interesting video.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2gYHJNT3Y

I do not agree with starting with the eggs in cool water. The time to come
to a boil will vary by the starting temp, stove type, etc. I set the egg
out of the fridge to start warming up. I bring the water to a soft boil,
add the eggs, set the timer for 20 minutes. When the water comes back to a
simmer, turn the heat down to maintain that simmer for the remainder of the
time. My altitude is 5280, and 20 minutes works perfect for me. The egg
are done, but not overcooked. At sea level, you would probably use less
time. I do give them a few stirs in the first few minutes. The theory is
that by stirring, you will center the yolk. I do not know if there is any
truth to that, but I stir either way.

Later,

Dale P