The edge of the pan isn’t the only tool you’ll need for cooking the right egg. Check out the great gadgets featured in the gallery above.
Here’s some tips for preparing a good egg:
Better Boiling: Place eggs in cold water and begin timing when water starts to boil.
Easier Peeling: Hold under cold running water, crack shell at the large end where the air sack is located, and peel away shell.
GOOD TIMING
Soft-boiled: 1 minute. Whites start to set, yolks are barely heated.
Medium-boiled: 3-5 minutes. Whites and yolks are starting to set and center is slightly creamy.
Hard-boiled: 10 minutes. Whites and yolks are solid.
Poached: Simmer 3-5 minutes. Whites are coagulated and yolks are still soft.