How to Fry Eggs in a Stainless Steel Pan
For many cooks, frying an egg in a stainless steel pan or skillet leaves more egg stuck to the pan than is on the serving plate. Stainless steel is infamous for having hot spots and cooking foods unevenly, which is why eggs may be difficult to fry. Even when using a nonstick spray, you may still have problems, but one method will allow you to fry eggs perfectly in a stainless steel pan. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wash the skillet with hot, soapy water. Rub your fingers over the inside of the pan, checking for smoothness. If you feel anything other than bare metal, use a plastic kitchen scrubby to remove the particles from the pan. Dry thoroughly before using.
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Warm the pan over medium-low heat. Melt 1 tsp. butter for each egg you plan to fry, and swirl the butter around in the pan to coat the entire bottom.
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Crack the egg or eggs over the pan. Fry the eggs until the egg whites begin to set up.
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Use the handle to tilt the pan and slide the eggs around. Continue to cook until the egg whites are fully set up.
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Turn the eggs with a thin metal spatula if you want over-easy or over-hard fried eggs.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also season stainless steel skillets to help prevent sticking in the future. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 to 3 tbsp. vegetable oil to the pan, and swirl the oil around to coat the entire surface. Add 2 tbsp. coarse salt. Use several layers of folded paper towels to scrub the skillet with the salt. Wash with hot water only, and allow to dry. Wipe a thin layer of oil on the surface, and store until needed.
When frying eggs, use the smallest skillet that will do the job. A single egg can be fried in an 8-inch skillet, and two eggs fit in a 10-inch pan. By fitting the skillet to the number of eggs, you will need less grease to properly fry the eggs.
The more layers of "clad" on the bottom of a stainless steel pan, the fewer hot spots the pan will have during the cooking process.
