Grandma's Trick for Boiling Eggs Without Cracking
Our grandmothers had a trick that really works
TL;DR
- Allow eggs to reach room temperature before boiling.
- Do not overcrowd the pot; give eggs space.
- Add salt and a drop of vinegar to cold water covering the eggs.
- Reduce heat after the water boils for gentle cooking.
- While not 100% guaranteed, these steps significantly increase the chances of uncracked eggs.