15 Egg Hacks Every Cook Should Know

4. Easy Ways to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

Cost: $10–$15* Use: Vinegar softens eggshells Hard-boiled eggs are tasty and practical, but peeling them isn't always a breeze. The egg may break or tear as a result of the shells becoming stuck—not to mention, it's really annoying when that happens.

Easy Ways to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs (@realsimple/Pinterest) To make eggshells softer and easier to peel, you can add white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to a saucepan of water, according to Allrecipes. The acid in the vinegar breaks down the eggshell's hard outer layer of calcium carbonate, allowing you to peel it off.