Choose your eggs: While this trick works for eggs of any age, slightly older eggs tend to flake off more easily. If you’re working with farm-fresh eggs, the shucking process may require a little more care.
Prepare the tool: You won’t need fancy tools. A pin, needle, or thumbtack will do the trick. These household utensils are enough to drill a small hole in the shell without breaking it.
Drill the hole: Hold the egg firmly and use your tool to punch a small hole in the wide end (the wider side). This end contains the air pocket, and the purpose is to create a passage for air to escape during cooking.
Handle with care: The hole should be just large enough to let the air out, but not so large that it breaks the egg. Gentle handling is essential to preserve the structure of the egg.
Boiling eggs: the key to success
Once your eggs have been pierced, the next step is to cook them to perfection. Here’s how to make sure your eggs are perfect:
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