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| The perfect egg | |
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| Topic Started: Mar 21 2012, 04:57 AM (865 Views) | |
| campy | Mar 21 2012, 04:57 AM Post #1 |
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I like eggs cooked sunny side up. The problem is to get the top cooked so it's not runny. So I got this tip from a friend of mine who used to be a chef and owned a restaurant. Get those round silicon egg holders (rings). Get the pan ready with whatever you use to cook the egg in margarine or butter or oil. Heat the pan up. Put the silicone ring in the pan. Break the egg inside the ring. And now the trick. Put a lid on the pan and then just add a little water just enough to make some steam. Put the lid on . The steam from the water cooks the top of the egg. Edited by campy, Mar 21 2012, 04:58 AM.
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| angora | Apr 4 2012, 01:59 AM Post #76 |
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:on a roll: |
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| campy | Apr 4 2012, 02:08 AM Post #77 |
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But it's not perfect. And that's what we are striving for. |
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| Darcie | Apr 4 2012, 03:02 AM Post #78 |
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laugh123 You must be egg-obsessed |
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| campy | Apr 4 2012, 03:51 AM Post #79 |
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Actually I am quite surprised by the number of posts on this topic. I was just trying to pass on a few tips about cooking an egg sunny side up. |
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| Darcie | Apr 4 2012, 03:56 AM Post #80 |
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Seems many of us need to get a life biggrin 04 |
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| Tipacanoe | Apr 4 2012, 11:51 AM Post #81 |
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People eating perfect eggs but worried about the cholesterol in bacon grease! I've news for you: One large perfect egg has about 186 mg of cholesterol http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/HQ00608 |
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| campy | Apr 4 2012, 01:49 PM Post #82 |
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When you read an article on food you have to read it very carefully. For instance. From your link: If you are healthy, it's recommended that you limit your dietary cholesterol to less than 300 milligrams (mg) a day. One large egg has about 186 mg of cholesterol — all of which is found in the yolk. Therefore, if you eat an egg on a given day, it's important to limit other sources of cholesterol for the rest of that day. Consider substituting servings of vegetables for servings of meat, or avoid high-fat dairy products for that day. There you go. And one strip of bacon contains 5 grams (not mg) of fat. Take your pick. But the topic continues to attract interest which suprises me. Up to 80 posts now. Thanks for your comments. |
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| Tipacanoe | Apr 5 2012, 02:33 PM Post #83 |
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OK, Campy, but one strip of bacon contains less than 10 mg of cholesterol. Even if you ate two strips and then cooked an egg in the grease, the total probably wouldn't much exceed 20 mg, about 10% of the cholesterol in the egg. It appears you have started the perfect thread, one that might never end given the delicious and many sided nature of the topic. :super: |
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| campy | Apr 5 2012, 07:21 PM Post #84 |
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How about pure saturated fat though? Think that's good for the arteries? |
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| Tipacanoe | Apr 6 2012, 01:22 PM Post #85 |
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As a matter of fact - here's the bad news: When it comes to increasing the risk for certain cancers, things get downright scary for bacon lovers. Not only is bacon considered a red meat, it’s also a member of the dreaded "processed meat" group (even turkey bacon falls into this category. And NO amount of processed meat is considered safe to eat, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Processed meat is usually red meat preserved via smoking, curing, or salting and it includes many favorite American foods in addition to bacon: Ham Sausage Hot dogs Bologna Salami Pepperoni Pastrami Many researchers have concluded that regular consumption of processed meats may lead to higher risk for prostate cancer and several other cancers. That’s why AICR advises people to avoid all forms of processed meat until we know more about what it is specifically about processed meat that increases cancer risk. It’s not clear how exactly processed meat raises cancer risks, but it might have to do with: Nitrates, which are often used as preservatives in processed meat, change into N-nitroso (compounds that promote cancer) in the meat and also in the gut when it is being digested. Carcinogenic PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) compounds can be produced during processing. ..... The Bottom Line on Bacon and Health Don’t make bacon a daily indulgence. When you do treat yourself, keep the serving size small, and include antioxidant-rich fruits or vegetables in the meal whenever possible. If you're a true bacon lover, cut way back on other processed meats to keep your total consumption of processed meat low. If you want a lower fat and saturated fat pork bacon, choose from the center cut bacons, namely Oscar Mayer Center Cut Smokehouse Thick Sliced. If you want turkey bacon, try a few types until you find a brand you really like. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/can-bacon-be-part-of-a-healthy-diet?page=2 |
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| campy | Apr 6 2012, 08:01 PM Post #86 |
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The use of bacon on this topic was bacon drippings on the eggs to "baste" then so you could have a sunny side up egg. I had a simpler solution but 85 posts later? I find by reading on this forum that a lot of people reading here don't have a clue about cholesterol or saturated fat. |
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| goldengal | Apr 7 2012, 12:38 AM Post #87 |
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I don't think you give us enough credit Campy. It often occurs to me we should have an Ask Campy thread since you seem to think you have all the answers. biggrin 04 Take care, Pat |
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| campy | Apr 7 2012, 12:43 AM Post #88 |
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Good idea. Anyway Golden Gal. I can only go by what I read here and I have read some dandies. For instance. Sea salt is better for you than regular salt. Well it's the same product. Sodium. No difference at all. Now why do you think my threads attract so many posts? It's because people learn and discuss things. |
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| goldengal | Apr 7 2012, 12:46 AM Post #89 |
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:sign10: Ok .... if you say so. Take care, Pat |
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| Bitsy | Apr 7 2012, 12:58 AM Post #90 |
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