How do you fry eggs in a stainless steel pan?

[dighn]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
I can't believe I'm reading this. You can't fry a frikken egg?

give him a break, I think somebody here even asked how to boil eggs once

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Originally posted by: Rogue

Originally posted by: Nocturnal

Originally posted by: LordSegan
I cook eggs in a SS pan all the time.. its a bit harder, but I think its worth it.

It would be nice if you told me how you do it lol.

Yeah, and how is it "worth it" versus a non-stick pan? I cook my eggs in a non-stick pan any chance I get and I've never noticed a difference in taste, texture or anything else.

Sorry... I've been really stressed out tonite. It's worth it to me because I don't have to worry about scratching the toxic teflon surface of the standard pans. As far as how I do it, I use a little butter, I dont heat it too much, and I am sure to move the eggs around a little while they cook.

 

[Glib]

Originally posted by: JinLien
low heat for at around 2 minutes then put a lid on for 1/2-1 min to cook the top side.

Ooo I should try that. Btw use butter - PAM is for sissies.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: dighn

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why bother? Teflon is a lot easier..

non-stick pan fried eggs taste a lot tougher to me

With good reason.

 

[mchammer]

cast iron, mofos

 

[Huma]

word on cast iron.

absolutely nothing fries an egg like a cast iron pan, and I'm a cuisinart multiclad stainless steel set owner.

non-stick pans are ass for eggs. the texture of the egg is just wrong.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Rogue

Originally posted by: Nocturnal

Originally posted by: LordSegan
I cook eggs in a SS pan all the time.. its a bit harder, but I think its worth it.

It would be nice if you told me how you do it lol.

Yeah, and how is it "worth it" versus a non-stick pan? I cook my eggs in a non-stick pan any chance I get and I've never noticed a difference in taste, texture or anything else.

Exactly. How is it "worth it"?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: everman
Much lower heat. Try putting some butter (not too much) in a cold pan and heat it up to the butter just all melted, then add eggs.

yes, lower heat and margarine instead of butter. Butter will break down under intense heat and should never be used at temperatures above 160°F in a frying pan (baking is a differant story). Use Margerine at Medium Heat, but not too high as it will burn.

I am a vet of 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: mchammer
cast iron, mofos

Originally posted by: Huma
word on cast iron.

absolutely nothing fries an egg like a cast iron pan, and I'm a cuisinart multiclad stainless steel set owner.

non-stick pans are ass for eggs. the texture of the egg is just wrong.

Only if it well seasoned and old. Newer cast iron pans stink at cooking, the best ones are old ones that have been used almost daily for 20 years or more.

 

[Googer]

oops

 

[Velk]

Originally posted by: IonYou

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
I microwaved my eggs...enough said

haha that actually caused me to laugh out loud. Not because it was THAT funny but because I instantly imagined some brainchild on here actually trying that after reading your post and I visualized the end result.

The end result is quite similar to poached eggs if you add some water.

 

[DaWhim]

lol, I always use high heat to fry my eggs. it turns out ok if I have enough oil. I can flip the egg without using the utensil

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: So
Oh, and cook eggs on LOW heat. High heat == bad.

I usually cook with pam on a teflon pan.

Medium usualyl works. Too high your egg will cook uberly fast.

For someone who likes over easy, I leave it on medium usually. My parents cook it on high and do a pretty damn good job. Wait till the edges start burning a little before you flip...

And yes, your pot has to be hot to start with, so wait till the oil gets liquidy...

Flipping is the trick. If you're comfortable, you should flip them pretty easily with a spatula. Or if you're even better just throw them up. I gave up on spatula a few times and I just tossed them. If you have a thin spatula (unlike the fat one I have in my apt), then you can flip them easily. Otherwise, you'll end up smashing the egg or folding it which I do half the time. I really need to go grab a better spatula from home.... Usually I hav eno problem cooking eggs at home esp in a large pan.. In my apartment, the pan or stove is tilted so the egg always goes to the side =(

 

[mryellow2]

wait 'til the oil smokes....then again I haven't cooked on a steel surface in years

well, smoking oil isn't the best but when it's very watery it should be good to go

 

[Jzero]

Where are all you bacon grease fanatics now? This is the PERFECT application for bacon grease. Fry a bunch of bacon, leave the grease in the pan, drop the eggs right into the grease! YUM!

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: Jzero
Where are all you bacon grease fanatics now? This is the PERFECT application for bacon grease. Fry a bunch of bacon, leave the grease in the pan, drop the eggs right into the grease! YUM!

omg......yucks!

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Jzero
Where are all you bacon grease fanatics now? This is the PERFECT application for bacon grease. Fry a bunch of bacon, leave the grease in the pan, drop the eggs right into the grease! YUM!

Winn4r!!!!

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[Rock Hydra]

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