blake wrote:

>>> doesn't the basted method imply that you're cooking at a pretty high
>>> temp (for the butter/bacon fat to be that hot)? i usually err on the
>>> low side.
>>
>> Oh yes! I put coconut or olive oil into a clean pan and make sure it's
>> sizzling hot before laying the eggs in there. I then cover, let them go
>> for 30 seconds or so before adding the water and instantly re-covering.
>>
>> I let that cook until the whites are set.
>
> well, see, i don't want any brown parts, or bubbles, or anything like that
> in my eggs.

You could always heat bacon grease or oil separately and spoon it hot over
the whites as the eggs cook.

Bob