Originally Posted by
genejockey
My brother told me to put then eggplant on the Weber (charcoal) after everything's done, while the coals are still going. One time I did it, but forgot to stab the eggplant a couple times to release the steam. So we're sitting there at the table, enjoying whatever it was I'd grilled when... *POOM!* the eggplant exploded, knocking the lid off the Weber. The Boys, who were still pretty young then, got quite a kick out of that.
Possibly more interesting than the intended result. Cut them in half the long way and score the cut side with a knife next time.