Even pierced eggs can explode when cooked in a microwave, they said. The researchers cited a 2001 review of the medical literature that found 13 cases of injuries, mostly burns, from microwaved eggs.

The microwave's energy heats the water inside the egg. However, because the shell is hard and doesn't allow the expanding water vapor to escape easily, pressure builds up inside the egg.

Add the egg to a coffee mug or bowl with boiling water. Let the egg sit for 5 to 10 minutes. If the water cools, drain it, and add more hot water. Then, peel and slice the egg as you normally would.

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If the yolk does explode, the cover ensures the mess stays in the mug and doesn't spread all over the microwave. Next, I placed the egg in the microwave for 44 seconds before checking it for the ...

Letter: Penetrating ocular trauma from an exploding microwaved egg -- BMJ Volume 328, p 1075 Microwave ovens should display clear warnings about exploding eggs, suggest researchers in this week's ...