Man Eggs

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 serving

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 11 min

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place an 8-inch non-stick skillet over low heat for 2 minutes. Crack the eggs into a custard cup. Melt the butter in the pan and once it foams, gently add the eggs. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 3 minutes for slightly runny yolks and 5 to 6 minutes for set yolks. Serve immediately on a warm plate.

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Comments & Reviews

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Evan Prior Lake, MN 01-27-2010
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perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used to make eggs sorta like this, just used a little water and sort of steamed them - probably has a real name. These turn... out better though, the water would always make it the the plate somehow, but these were perfect.Read more
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Mary Modesto, CA 01-15-2010
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WOW! WE CAN HAVE FRIED EGGS NOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was such a breakthrough for us. I would NOT fry eggs for anyone except myself because of my fear of breaking the yolk... while turning them. Now after experimenting with the times needed for the different preferences (easy over or medium done) this method with the lid works perfectly every time. We both watch Alton's show and love it. Read more
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Mary Augusta, GA 01-14-2010
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Best Over Easy Eggs Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always hated flipping the egg in fear of busting the yolk. Thank you Alton for showing me this simple way of cooking an... egg! Who would think? Just never thought to put a lid over it. My husband loves them this way!!! and so do I! They even taste better this way!Read more
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Lisa Dunlap, IL 01-12-2010
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Sunny Side Up Eggs?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After watching the episode where Alton made these egss, I had to try it to see if my egg turned out like his. It was... perfect! I don't know if the lid makes a difference (would it turn out the same without the lid?) but 3 minutes did the trick. Cooking eggs this way - is this what you call sunny side up eggs?Read more
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Shea Pearland, TX 12-17-2009
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Best way to fry an egg
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The simple act of putting a lid over the frying egg is the trick to perfect fried eggs, every time.
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Scott Shelby, CA 10-31-2009
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Best fried eggs yet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Worked super with the lid. Cooked to perfection. First time I cracked eggs one handed, very zen like. I will be breaking out... the waffel iron out tomorrow to try the bacon. Thanks a bunch. Read more