"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> sf wrote on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:50:48 -0700:
>
>>> Is there such a thing as an "overcooked" hard-boiled egg?
>>> Like a lot of cooking descriptions, no-one seems to givr
>>> precise definitions.
>
>> Green yolks and whites you could use as retreads come to mind.
>
> To tell the truth, I don't over boil eggs as far as I know. I use a method
> that I learned 40 years ago and which produces eggs as I like them.
>
> Eggs in pot
> Cover with cold water
> Heat to rolling boil
> Turn off heat
> Remove eggs after 20 minutes.

Perfect. But then I give them 5 minutes in iced water to make them easier to
peel.

Felice