Nathalie Chiva > wrote in
:

>>In article
ps.com>, "maxine
>>in ri" > wrote:
>>>No. If they start in cold water with salt, they don't seem to
>>>crack as much. If there are too few or too many in the pot, they
>>>will rattle around and crack themselves against each other. Then
>>>again, sometimes it doesn't make a difference. Last night I had
>>>7 in the 1 quart pot, and none cracked. Last time, I had 7 in
>>>the pot, and 1 cracked.
>
> Vinegar works. One tbsp of vinegar in the water.

That will limit leakage but not prevent cracking. To prevent cracking,
discolouration and what not, place the eggs in cold water, bring water
to a boil, then take off the heat and let sit for twelve minutes
exactly. Your hard boiled eggs will be perfect.

If you're wary of that, turn down to barely a simmer.

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