Pépin’s ingenious hack involves a simple yet effective adjustment:
prior to boiling, gently poke a small hole in the wider end of the egg.
This small modification allows the air pocket inside the egg to escape gradually
during cooking, ensuring the shell is effortlessly removable. This game-changing
technique requires only a basic pin or thumbtack. The key is to create a hole large
enough to release air but small enough to maintain the egg’s structure. Once the
hole is made, proceed to boil the egg as usual. The released air pocket makes
post-cooking peeling a breeze, eliminating the common frustration of sticky shells…
