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Put the Egg in a Glass and Let It Boil—The Result Will Surprise You!
We all know the classic ways to cook an egg: scrambled, fried, poached, or hard-boiled. But there’s a viral kitchen trick making the rounds that’s as curious as it is genius—and yes, it starts with putting an egg in a glass before boiling it.
Sounds strange? Maybe. But the result? A perfectly shaped, easy-to-peel, deliciously textured egg that might just change the way you boil eggs forever. Whether you’re an egg-lover, meal prepper, or just love a good kitchen hack, this one’s worth trying.
Let’s crack into the “egg in a glass” trick and walk through what happens—and why it actually works.
🥚 What You’ll Need:
- 1 raw egg (room temperature works best)
- A heat-safe drinking glass or small jar
- A pot of boiling water
- Tongs or a spoon (for safety!)
- Ice water (for cooling after)
🔥 How to Do It:
Step 1: Place the Egg in a Glass
Gently place a raw egg (with the shell on) into a heat-safe glass or small jar. Make sure the glass is sturdy and can handle boiling water—think thick glass like Pyrex or tempered drinking glass.
Step 2: Lower the Glass into Boiling Water
Carefully place the glass (with the egg inside) into a pot of boiling water using tongs or a spoon. The glass should be standing upright and filled with water from the pot.
Step 3: Let It Boil
Boil the egg in the glass for 10–12 minutes depending on your preferred yolk texture. 10 minutes gives you a creamy yolk, while 12 makes it fully hard-boiled.
Step 4: Ice Bath Time
Using your tongs, carefully remove the glass from the pot and take the egg out. Transfer the egg immediately into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking and make it easier to peel.
Step 5: Peel and Be Amazed
Once cooled, peel the egg—and this is where the surprise happens. The egg comes out smooth, perfectly oval, and incredibly easy to peel. The shell almost slides right off, leaving behind a pristine white surface.
🤯 Why This Works:
- Even Heat Distribution: The glass insulates the egg from the full intensity of the boiling water, allowing a more gentle and uniform cooking process.
- Reduced Bumping: Boiling eggs directly in a pot can cause them to knock into each other and crack. In the glass, the egg stays safely in place.
