Why You Need Push Pins For Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs - Chowhound

This push-pin trick isn't a novelty, either. Famous fans of the method include famous chef Jacques Pépin and cookbook author Julia Child. Child even included the tip in her 1999 cookbook "From Julia Child's Kitchen". Essentially, the needle pierces the egg's air cell, which helps to reduce internal pressure while the egg boils. This will prevent your egg from bursting in the boiling water, which can make peeling…