The quick cooling of the hard-boiled eggs causes the egg whites to contract, freeing them from the membrane. Let them cool in the ice bath for about 15 minutes before you start the peeling process.

It’s important for the eggs to go straight from the pot to the ice bath, so don’t wait to run to the freezer until the timer ...

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No yucky membrane, no shells that won’t come off ... I personally adore hard-boiled egg whites. Hard-boiled yolks? Not so much. But my dog enjoys them, so it’s a win-win.