"zxcvbob" <zxcvbob@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Pete C. wrote:
> > Omelet wrote:
> >> In article <47057FC8.9080200@charter.net>,
> >> zxcvbob <zxcvbob@charter.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I'm supposed to make devilled eggs for a funeral tomorrow. The first
3
> >>> dozen eggs are almost finished boiling (I have 7 dozen eggs, a gallon
of
> >>> sweet relish, quart of mustard, etc.)
> >>>
> >>> Any times tips to make this go faster?
> >>>
> >>> Should I cut the eggs lengthwise or crosswise?
> >>>
> >>> It's gonna be /really/ fun trying to transport these up to the church.
> >>> If I had a church key, I'd take the boiled eggs up there tonight and
> >>> assemble them there and put in the church fridge.
> >>>
> >>> I hear the timer beeping...
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Bob
> >> Probably too late for me to chime in on this one. ;-)
> >>
> >> Slice them lengthwise and put your filling either into a frosting bag
to
> >> pipe into the shells, or into a ziplock bag. Cut one corner off to pipe
> >> it.
> >>
> >> Mom used to then put the two halves back together and pack them into
egg
> >> cartons lined with cling wrap.
> >>
> >> You can then take them back apart and arrange them on plates when you
> >> get there and top-dress with the paprika.
> >
> > Very late, that's pretty much what I suggested an hour and a half
> > earlier...
>
> The egg cartons are made of recycled paper, and some of them are 30-pack
> trays with no lid. Not usable at all.
>
> I borrowed a couple of deviled egg carriers; that takes care of 2 dozen.
> I thought about boiling/peeling/cutting the eggs, then pack the whites
> in a big Tupperware bowl, make the filling and chill it. Haul them like
> that and assemble tomorrow at the church. I may do that with some just
> to test the theory. Also i bought some disposable 9x13" cake pans with
> snap on lids. They are stackable. I'm putting some of them in those.
If they are aluminum pans, won't the egg react with the pan?
>
> The last of the eggs are boiling now. I'll be done in 45 minutes. (I'm
> chilling the eggs in ice water)
>
> You wouldn't believe how many web sites recommend cutting the eggs
> crosswise. I've always done it lengthwise, but they got me to doubt for
> a minute. ;-)
>
> Thanks,
> Bob