Making hard-boiled eggs is easy. Peeling them? That’s another story. When the shells cling and tear away chunks of egg white, what should be a quick task turns into a tedious project. And if you ask a dozen cooks how to make easy-peel hard-boiled eggs, you’ll get a dozen different answers filled with “simple tricks” and sworn-by methods. The truth is, you don’t need vinegar, baking soda, or other hacks. The best method for making hard-boiled eggs (or soft-boiled eggs!) starts with the eggs you choose and ends with how you treat them once your kitchen timer (yes, you must set a timer) dings. Of course, how you cook them matters too. Here’s the method we use in the BA Test Kitchen to get easy-peel hard-boiled eggs every time: The 5-step plan for easy-peel hard-boiled eggs Follow these steps to make hard-boiled eggs that peel easily every time: 1. Start with older eggs Fresh eggs are harder to peel because their lower pH causes the egg white to cling tightly to the shell.…