To peel or not to peel—that’s the next question. Cyril Kabaoglu, lead instructor of culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education, says hard-boiled eggs should be stored peeled, because it will only get harder to peel them over time.
If you’re going to keep the eggs in the fridge for more than a couple days, however, Malivert says to store them with the shells on to help protect the eggs from drying out. If you need to quickly and easily peel hard-boiled eggs, the clever Negg boiled egg peeler cleanly removes shells with just a shake.
Do you know how to peel a hard-boiled egg?
How to Tell if Hard-Boiled Eggs Have Gone Bad
Always start with a sniff test when determining if your hard-boiled eggs are past their prime. “Toss them when your nose tells you to,” urges Kabaoglu. If you’re still debating, take a look at their appearance. “You’ll notice a slimy, sticky texture and they’ll turn slightly gray in color,” says Malivert.
Consult this handy guide for how long food is good in the refrigerator for any other ingredients you’re questioning.
How to Store Hard-Boiled Eggs
Much like storing uncooked eggs requires refrigeration, so does storing cooked eggs. After you’ve peeled them, pop them in a container with a tight-fitting lid and place them in the fridge. Adding a damp towel may help them stay fresher longer.
Can You Freeze Hard-Boiled Eggs?
While you can freeze cooked eggs (think: scrambled), we don’t recommend freezing hard-boiled eggs. They will become tough and rubbery, and generally not tasty. Get to know how long eggs can last in the fridge.
Editor’s Tip: Eggs have a surprisingly long shelf life, check how long do the eggs last.
How to Use Hard-Boiled Eggs
There are at least five different ways to make perfect hard-boiled eggs, and once that step is complete, the sky’s the limit. Slice them with a handy OXO Good Grips egg slicer and prepare an old-fashioned egg salad, a curried egg salad, scrumptious Scotch eggs, creamy deviled eggs, a rustic nicoise salad or potato salad.
Of course, you can always sprinkle on a little salt and pepper and pop them into your mouth for immediate satisfaction!
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