José Andrés Has Beef With The Way We Crack Eggs - Chowhound

Instead of roughly hitting an egg against the rim of a mixing bowl, chef Andrés recommends gently tapping it on a flat surface like a clean counter or cutting board. When cracking an egg, you'll want to strike it in the middle, not on the ends. Once you've made a substantial crack, use your thumbs to dig further into the egg and split the shell in half. This technique should stop any broken bits of shell from…