Process: Fill a pot with a few inches of water and add a steamer basket. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the eggs to the steamer basket and cook for 13 to 15 minutes.

Cracking eggs neatly isn’t about luck—it’s about technique. With a few simple pro tips, you can avoid shells in your bowl and messy spills, and crack eggs cleanly every single time.

With the price of eggs rising and shortages being reported at grocery stores around the U.S., hungry consumers may need to look outside the box, or shell, for alternatives. The average price of a ...