- Fill a pot with enough water to cover your eggs by about an inch.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water.
- Bring the water to a gentle boil before adding your eggs.
- Lower eggs in carefully with a spoon so they don’t crack.
- Boil for 10–12 minutes depending on how firm you like your yolks.
- Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for at least 5 minutes.
- Crack, peel, and enjoy your perfectly smooth eggs.
Why This Trick Works
Baking soda raises the alkalinity of the water, which weakens the bond between the egg whites and the shell’s inner membrane.
That means no more messy, jagged eggs — just smooth, beautiful whites every time.
Perfect for More Than Deviled Eggs
While I swear by this trick for holiday deviled eggs, it’s also a time-saving cooking tip you can use year-round:
- Healthy protein snacks for work or school lunches.
- Keto-friendly breakfasts for low-carb diets.
- Egg salad sandwiches for quick weekday meals.
- Post-workout snacks packed with lean protein.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want your eggs to be extra easy to peel, use eggs that are at least a week old. Fresh eggs can still peel well with baking soda, but slightly older eggs make the process even smoother.
This Christmas, don’t waste your time fighting with stubborn shells. Try the baking soda trick and watch your boiled eggs go from frustrating to flawless — and your deviled eggs will finally look as good as they taste! 🎄✨
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