{"id":5498,"date":"2021-06-04T09:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/?p=5498"},"modified":"2023-01-05T22:33:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T22:33:19","slug":"how-to-boil-an-egg-in-a-kettle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-boil-an-egg-in-a-kettle\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Hack: How to Boil an Egg in a Kettle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you tired of having to wait for your eggs to cook? Or maybe you&#8217;re fed up with traditional methods that leave you with eggs that have a crack in them. Either way, in this article, we&#8217;re sharing how to boil an egg in a kettle &#8211; a new way of preparing a boiled egg that you&#8217;ll love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">my mind is absolutely nuclear at the discovery that you can boil eggs in a kettle<\/p>&mdash; Matthew \ud83d\udc00\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc69\udb40\udc72\udb40\udc7f (@BEASTYPAR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BEASTYPAR\/status\/1297222808968331265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boiling Eggs in the Kettle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you ever think you could place eggs in a kettle for cooking? Well, now you know, and below is a step-by-step guide on cooking eggs in <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/kettles-for-hard-water\/\">electric kettles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Place the Eggs in the Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the eggs into the kettle and ensure that they&#8217;re <strong>fully covered with water<\/strong> at least one inch above the eggs. Take precautions to avoid letting the eggs come into contact with the heating components, which could result in their shells breaking and a big mess within the kettle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Prop up Your Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can prop up&nbsp;the kettle on one side to keep the eggs from making contact with the heated elements inside. Of course, you won&#8217;t want to hold the kettle like this for a long time. If the kettle&#8217;s design allows it, carefully place a book or stack of coasters on one edge of the kettle to keep it securely positioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">who else uses a kettle to boil eggs? \ud83d\ude2c<\/p>&mdash; \ud835\udd23\ud835\udd1e\ud835\udd1e\ud835\udd2b\ud835\udd1e\ud835\udd1e. \ud83e\ude82 (@whoistroniiq) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/whoistroniiq\/status\/1160262348055228418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Switch on the Kettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your appliance is properly set in place and the eggs are covered with water, it&#8217;s time to switch on the appliance. When the kettle has boiled, it&#8217;ll likely switch off. Set the alarm to remove the eggs after <strong>10 minutes to 15 minutes<\/strong>, depending on whether you want soft-boiled eggs or hard-boiled eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Remove the Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the time has passed and your timer has gone off, you can remove the eggs from the kettle and pour the water down the drain. Immediately place the eggs into a bowl filled with cold water to reduce the eggs&#8217; temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After several minutes, the eggs will have cooled down, and you can peel off the shells and enjoy them straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I now know how to boil eggs in a kettle&#8230; my life is complete <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Skint?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Skint<\/a><\/p>&mdash; nicola (@shes_a_weapon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shes_a_weapon\/status\/544612714891730944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 15, 2014<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Remember for Boiling Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some important factors you&#8217;ll want to remember when boiling eggs in your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/who-invented-the-kettle\/\">kettle<\/a>, and here they are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t add too many eggs to the kettle because this will cause overcrowding and mean that the <strong>eggs smash together and break<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t try boiling eggs in an <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/electric-kettle-vs-stovetop-kettle\/\">electric kettle<\/a> if your appliance has an <strong>exposed heating element<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly <strong>clean and care<\/strong> for your kettle. The last thing you want is to eat food from a dirty appliance, or worse yet, have a cup of tea from a dirty kettle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Boiling Eggs in an Electric Kettle Ruin the Taste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Highlight of my day was learning that you can boil eggs in a kettle&#8230;<\/p>&mdash; Ivan (@ivansmyth97) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ivansmyth97\/status\/897510513869025280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Fortunately, eggshells are thick, which makes them highly resistant to shattering at high heat. The average electric kettle&#8217;s temperature rises to <strong>82 degrees Celsius<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Still Boil Eggs at a Lower Temperature?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/preparing-to-boil-some-eggs-using-a-kettle-500x500.png\" alt=\"preparing to boil some eggs using a kettle\" class=\"wp-image-18238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/preparing-to-boil-some-eggs-using-a-kettle-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/preparing-to-boil-some-eggs-using-a-kettle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/preparing-to-boil-some-eggs-using-a-kettle.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but it&#8217;s probably a waste of electricity. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/energy-efficient-kettles\/\">electric kettles<\/a> are designed to heat water to a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 Celsius) and up to 212 or 248 degrees Fahrenheit (despite what you might see on TV!), so they aren&#8217;t built for extreme heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you set them to &#8220;low&#8221; (which most people do), they&#8217;re probably not built for extreme temperatures. The temperature inside your electric kettle should be around 82 Celsius (180 degrees Fahrenheit), and that&#8217;s why that&#8217;s the temperature for eggs in an electric kettle. If you want to boil something else, it&#8217;s best to use an actual stove to boil your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does It Take to Boil Eggs in a Kettle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For soft-boiled eggs, you&#8217;ll typically need around <strong>six minutes<\/strong> in the kettle. You may need to practice this method a few times to see the right amount of time. We suggest submerging the eggs into cold water immediately after the kettle has boiled for the best results. Otherwise, the egg will continue cooking, which means that you&#8217;re less likely to have soft-boiled eggs as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you want to cook a hard-boiled egg in an electric kettle, you&#8217;ll need to cook them for around <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>. During this waiting time, we recommend preparing ice-cold water for your newly boiled eggs. When the time has passed, you&#8217;ll need to drain the water from the kettle and pick out the eggs. All the while, ensure that you&#8217;re careful not to place your hand on the heating element, which could <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/burns-and-scalds\/\" target=\"_blank\">scald you<\/a>. Allow the eggs to cool, depending on your heat preference and the dish you&#8217;re making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/skint?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#skint<\/a> brilliant put your eggs in kettle boil them and boom hard boiled eggs done &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/masterchef?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#masterchef<\/a><\/p>&mdash; jonathan pressley (@jpressley1001) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jpressley1001\/status\/544611510455386112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 15, 2014<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Making Cooked Eggs in a Kettle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this method of cooking eggs might be unusual, it&#8217;s certainly not new. People around the world are always experimenting with new ways to cook a boiled egg, and the idea of using an <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/toaster-kettle-sets\/\">electric kettle<\/a> is easy and quick. Plus, you only need one appliance rather than having to use a large saucepan. And, when you&#8217;ve finished making your eggs, you can just boil fresh water for it to automatically sterilise the appliance in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook Eggs Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have a kettle in their homes, so there&#8217;s no reason not to take full advantage of it. Now you know how to boil an egg in a kettle, it may inspire you to learn more ways of using your kettle for cooking different foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you&#8217;ve discovered how to perform this unconventional method, it&#8217;s your turn to share how you are making boiled eggs. Have you used the kettle idea before? 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