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Yes. To safely empty an eggshell, first wash the egg using water warmer than the egg, then dry it. (For extra safety, you can also rinse the egg in a bleach solution – 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach in 1 quart of water.) With a sterilized long needle or small, sharp skewer, prick a small hole in the small end of the egg and a large hole in the large end. Carefully chip away bits of shell around the large hole until it’s big enough to fit the tip of a baster. Stick the needle or skewer into the yolk to break it.
Either shake the egg large-end down over a cup or bowl until the contents come out or use a baster to push out the contents. Press the bulb of the baster to push air into the egg and let the contents fall into the cup. If the contents don’t come out easily, insert the needle again and move it around to be sure both the shell membranes and yolk are broken. Rinse the empty shell under cool running water. Stand it on end to drain and dry. |
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