Alton Brown's Guide to Eggs

Alton Brown shows Food Network Magazine how to scramble, poach and more.

Related To:

Alton Brown making eggs

FNM_08-09-11_Eggs_Scrambled_007.tif

Photo by: David Malosh

David Malosh

Alton Brown could be a short-order cook. Not that he wants to be—in fact, he prefers ordering eggs out to making them himself—but he could definitely handle the job: Food Network Magazine watched him do it when they flew down to his Good Eats studio in Atlanta for a lesson on proper egg cooking.

He whipped up perfect iterations of whatever order they called out: Poached! Scrambled! Over easy, please! Food Network Magazine figured Alton was the man to ask about eggs—he devotes seven whole chapters of his three-volume cookbook series to the subject.

Click below to see his foolproof method for every style.

Next Up

Precisely How Long Should You Boil Eggs?

A quick internet search would lead one to believe that there are hundreds of methods to boiling eggs. While this is true, we are sharing the only foolproof method you will ever need.

How to Make Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

All you need is six ingredients, including the eggs.

How to Make Scrambled Eggs: A Step-By-Step Guide

Here, how to make fluffy scrambled eggs two ways.

What Is Egg Foo Young?

The Chinese American staple has a long history.

Can You Freeze Eggs?

In a word: yes. But it’s important to follow a few rules.

How to Tell If a Hard-Boiled Egg Is Done Cooking

Is it just a mystery until you crack it open? We tested four methods (and have one final verdict) for figuring out if your eggs are cooked.

How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

A step-by-step guide to perfect peeling.

Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

And do you need to wash eggs?

How to Halve an Egg for Baking

Plus ideas for using up that leftover half egg, too.

How to Poach Eggs

Surprise, you might have been using the wrong kind of eggs all along.

What's New