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Default Basted eggs (was Speaking of Breakfast...)

On May 10, 9:33*am, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
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> > I like Omelet's idea but I usually do mine in a similar fashion to yours.
> > I don't use lard but might next time I make them. *I use oil but not to
> > cover the eggs. *I use just enough to immerse the eggs a bit and as they
> > begin to cook I gently baste the eggs with the oil, using the spatula. I
> > like the edges nice and crispy and the yolks nice and easy.

>
> > Michael <- can speak southern if necessary

>
> I just fry (and baste) them in fat left behind from the bacon I just fried.


Me too, though I often top it up with peanut oil.

--Bryan