Heat control is crucial here.
Too much heat and the whites will toughen and brown at the edges.
Not enough and the yolks will cook partway through by the time the whites are set.
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Listen to the pan, and watch the whites for cues that your pan is properly heated.
We use a little extra oil in this dish so there’s enough for basting.
The hot oil baste lets you set the whites without covering the pan and clouding the yolks.
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Season after the eggs are done so the basting doesn’t wash off the salt and pepper.
Alexandra Shytsman
OurPristine Sunny-Side Up Eggsare anything but basic!
The result is a deliciously creamy yolk with perfectly set whites.
Heres everything you gotta know about making them, as well as helpful tips from our Test Kitchen.
How to Make Pristine Sunny-Side Up Eggs
1.
Heat Your Oil
Let the oil heat in the pan first before you add the eggs.
If you add the eggs too early and the oil isnt hot yet, they may stick.
Add the Eggs
Swirl the oil in the skillet to evenly coat the bottom.
Crack the eggs into the pan, leaving space between them.
Cook the Eggs
There are two stages to cooking the eggs.
Gently crack eggs into pan.
You shouldn’t hear a hiss, and the eggs should lie flat and still.
If you hear sizzling or the whites flutter or bubble at all, turn down the heat.
Cook 3 minutes or until the whites are mostly set, with some still-runny whites near the yolks.
Be careful not to baste the yolks, or they’ll cloud over like cataracts.
Sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Remove eggs from pan, leaving excess oil behind.
you’re able to hold them in the oven for about 30 minutes.
The breed of chicken determines thecolor of the egg.
(Yes, chickens have earlobes.)
If you’re looking at brown eggs, theyre most likely from a red-feathered chicken with red earlobes.
Also, brown eggs may cost more than white because feeding chickens that lay brown eggs is more expensive.
As far as flavor or nutrition, both colors are the same.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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