MFP vs. FC Cheat Sheet: When to Use Each Method

[makeawhisk]

I've always heard to crack eggs on the counter top so it doesn't break the egg too much which can result in egg shells in your bowl.

The other reason not to crack eggs on the side of the bowl is to avoid potential contamination. When you crack an egg on the edge of a bowl, pieces of shell are shoved up into the egg. Even though eggs are washed, tiny bacteria can live in the pores of the shell, and pushing the shell pieces into the parts you eat can increase your risk of contamination. When you crack an egg on the counter and then pull it apart, there's less "outside shell" contact with the inside of your egg, thus less chance of contamination.

This, also, is why egg separators (like the one PC sells!) are a better idea than pouring the yolk from shell to shell to separate your egg whites. It's cleaner and safer.

Of course, contamination from eggs are pretty low these days, and most eggs are safe, but you never know.

:chef:

 

[jla8279]

Just got this today!!

Enjoy!