1.   Prick eggplants several times with a fork.

2.   Prick eggplant all over with a fork.

3.   Prick eggplants all over with a paring knife, and place on large rimmed baking sheet.

4.   Prick eggplants with fork, and place on cookie sheet.

5.   Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork and set it in a small baking pan.

6.   Prick eggplant a few times with a fork.

7.   Prick eggplant all over with a fork, and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet.