How to Boil an Egg! 🥚 | Jamie Oliver

Don’t worry guys, you know we’ve got you covered on the basics. Jamie’s here with tips to make sure you never get a boiled egg wrong again! Dippy with soldiers, or hard boiled for a salad, you’ve now got perfect instructions.

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[AndyGait]

Nothing wrong with teaching the basics. Everyone has to start somewhere.

[Loulizabeth]

So pleased so many people in this comments section were taught how to boil an egg or discovered how to themselves. For those who didn't have parents who knew how to boil an egg or didn't think it was worth passing the info on this is invaluable so that people who don't know can learn. Thanks Jamie for being willing to teach the basics. This is why Home Economics should be back in Schools for everyone.

[sallym]

A 19 year old here! Boiled my first egg thanks to you!

[PhantomObserver]

One note of caution, if you live in North America:

Supermarket eggs (both regular and free-range) are usually washed prior to shipment, removing a protective coating that keeps them from becoming too porous. For that reason, eggs in North America *have* to be refrigerated to preserve their freshness, contrary to what JO says.

[charlottehalsall]

My parental figures always had the attitude of 'It's easy figure it out' 12 years later and this is the first time I've cooked an egg well, I can cook a three course meal with two options a piece for 7 but I couldn't boil an egg well! Thank you so much Jamie for explaining the basics.

[zhenlie]

I've been a pampered little kid that know nothing about cook, even boiling eggs. I'm very grateful of this video!
(Sorry for bad English)

[jeanetteneil]

I can’t believe I’m learning to boil an egg at the age of 48.

[Gundogdogdog]

Omg i am not ashamed to say I really needed this vid thanks Jamie my man!

[DollyTtam]

This is the first video I've seen where the cook talks about the size of the egg and that a cold-water start depends on the pan. Obvious variables!

I'm not a great cook, but I have watched a bunch of videos on how to boil an egg. This is the best one. Thanks, Jamie.

[cassieyukawa-mcburney]

I am 84 and only just learning this lifeskill. This is SUPER advanced cooking for a huge milestone and achievement for me to learn how to boil an egg. 😭🥚

[supergran]

In response to the sarcastic comments here, I'm 63, have been cooking nearly all my life, and would say that boiling eggs successfully is not an easy thing to do. I, for one, am grateful for any help.

[hettyfox]

I’m 16 and watching all these videos they’re gonna help me a lot in life glad there’s a professional teaching this stuff thanks! :)

[colddrakequeen]

The first time I’ve seen this lesson where you talk about the starting temp of the egg. Bravo! That is something every teacher forgets or assumes everyone knows.

[bagel]

These are the kinds of videos I love. In-depth discussion of basic cooking skills. I always learn something new.

[richardhayes]

Brilliant! I bought 6 farm eggs two days ago and cooked the first one to-day. 5½ mins, and followed the instructions TO THE LETTER. This gave me a firm whte and a runny yolk, exactly what I wanted ꟷ delicious, so thanks very much.

[nadiasubri]

Sounds silly, but most of us don't actually know how to boil an egg to perfection, even if we are good cooks 😂

[LaughingHighWayMan]

I can poach an egg, I can make a luxurious ragu, lasagna, braised meats, smoke meats, cook Texas chili, curries, soups and stews, bake bread, and even make kimchi.

Ask me to boil an egg and I'll botch the job ever time. Until today. Thanks Jamie.

[namasteindiantraveller]

Jamie : cooking is easy
Also Jamie : how to boil eggs :)

[MariRodriguez-gxwr]

Loved ur boiled egg technique, I can mlm honestly say this is the best boiled egg I've ever eaten. Usually my eggs wind up to dry, probably cause I don't want them under cooked. But this was perfect, thank you so much.

[kilokohofficial]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this kitchen is. Those jars in the background it all looks banging.