With years of home cooking under my belt, I’ve mastered the art of cooking eggs for my family. If you’re aiming to achieve the perfect over-medium fried egg, these simple steps will guide you to success.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a pan over low heat.
- Once the pan is warm, add ½ tablespoon of butter and let it melt and bubble.
- Crack the egg into the pan over the melted butter.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook on low heat until most of the egg white has set.
- Gently flip the egg and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the egg back to the original side and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the egg from the pan and place it on a plate.
Notes
- Keep the pan on low heat for even cooking.
- You can use butter, olive oil, or rendered bacon grease for frying.
- Low heat is key to avoid overcooking the egg whites before the yolk sets.
- Use a thin spatula to carefully lift the egg.
- Cook one or two eggs at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- If cooking multiple eggs, wipe the pan clean between batches.
