Perfect Fried Eggs Cooks Illustrated Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp vegetable oil
4 large eggs
salt and pepper
2 tsp butter, cut into 4 pieces and chilled

Directions:

Heat oil in 12 - 14 non-stick skillet over low heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, crack 2 eggs into small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs and second small bowl. (this will ensure that the eggs are cooked all at the same time).
Increase heat to medium high and heat until oil is shimmering. Add butter to skillet and quickly swirl to coat pan. Working quickly, pour 1 bowl of eggs in 1 side of pan and second bowl of eggs in other side. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
Remove skillet from burner and let stand, covered, 15 - 45 seconds for runny yolks (white and edge of yolk will be barely opaque), 45 to 60 seconds for soft but set yolks, and about 2 minutes for medium set yolks,.
Slide eggs onto plates and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	215.97 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.36g	28%
Cholesterol	382.17mg	127%
Sodium	142.52mg	6%
Potassium	139.14mg	3%
Total Carbs	1g	0%
Protein	13.05g	26%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.66 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.81g	28%
Cholesterol	349.78mg	127%
Sodium	130.44mg	6%
Potassium	127.34mg	3%
Total Carbs	0.92g	0%
Protein	11.94g	26%
Iron	1.8mg	11%
Calcium	52.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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