Does anyone know how to cook hard boiled eggs that are EASY to peel?

I've followed MANY directions and always have problems removing the shell easily. Surely there's a way to make them easy to peel.

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

The cooking process is not as important as the age of the eggs. Older eggs do not adhere to the shell as much as fresh eggs.

Myocite · F

@dancingtongue I read that the other day. So what- you let your eggs get old before cooking them?

dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@Myocite Yep. I don't use that many eggs any way, so when I get fresh eggs I boil whatever I have remaining.

Myocite · F

@dancingtongue I like to cook 12 at a time and eat the whites- 6 or 7 at a time to keep myself full.

dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@Myocite Buy in advance and let a dozen sit for a couple of days before cooking.