Controversial Topic: How to make Scrambled Eggs

[WN9HJW]

Some people make scrambled eggs by breaking the eggs into a bowl, scrambling them in the bowl, then cooking them on a flat griddle, flipping once, so that they come out in sort of a flat sheet. That's how I do it - that's how I was taught when I worked as a short order cook at this little restaurant back when I was in high school.

Other people say that the way you're supposed to make scrambled eggs is break the eggs into a frying pan and scramble them while they're cooking, so that they come out in random bits and chunks.

Let the flame wars begin!

[N2KKM]

I do them either way. Depends on the mood I'm in. :yum:

[N2NH]

I usually break them in a bowl, add some milk, use a whisk to scramble them then, if I want, I add pepper and sometimes cheese and ham, or peppers just before I turn them over.

[kf0rt]

Break 'em in the frying pan and scramble as you go. No sense getting a bowl dirty iff'n you don't have to. ;)

Pre-scrambling and cooking in a sheet is known as an omelet in this neck of the woods. Don't forget the ham and bacon!


Denver Omelet
(2 servings) Printable Version

* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup onion - chopped
* 1/2 cup red bell peppers - chopped
* 1/2 cup green bell peppers - chopped
* 1/2 cup cooked ham - diced
* 8 slices cooked bacon - drained and crumbled
* 2 Tablepoons butter
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* a couple drops drops of your favorite hot sauce (optional)

Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle.

Saute onion, bell pepper, ham and bacon in the butter until the onion starts to become opaque.

In a small bowl, whip the eggs lightly. Add salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired.

Slowly, stir the eggs into mixture in skillet. Lightly brown on one side. Turn over and lightly brown other side.

[w3bny]

crack, put in pan, scramble, eat, repeat as necessary.

[KC2UGV]

I break them up. Keeping them together is for omelets.

[WØTKX]

I usually scramble in the pan before the heat comes up. Put a little cream in the eggs, adding salt, pepper, dill and a bit of Parmesan just before serving

Many times I poach them, medium. Then, if I want the "chunky scramble" I can chop 'em up, usually on top of a pancake or hash browns.

Love my eggses, eat them daily.

[KG4CGC]

The first method described is more akin to an omelet and the second method described is a bastardization of the actual method to make "Scrambled Eggs."
To make actual scrambled eggs you will need a sauce pan. Turn up the heat to about 70% on a stove top with your choice of lubricants, but only just before you drop the mix in. Butter is the original but Olive oil is my preference.
Mix two to three eggs together with very light spices but do not add salt. Salt will be used just before serving.
Drop you mix in the pan and begin heating and keep whisking it briskly. Do not stop.
When you see it start to cook, remove it from the heat but keep whisking. After about 40 seconds, return it to the heat for a couple more minutes and keep whisking. You don't want it to go to a hard solid because that just ISN'T scrambled eggs. Yeah, I don't care what your momma told you she was unfortunately misinformed. (lol)
Keep whisking and remove from heat, keep whisking, return to heat, keep whisking. This entire process should take 5 to 11 minutes and the finished resultant should be smooth as silk and you should be able to spread it on toast.
That my Island friends, IS scrambled eggs.

[NA4BH]

I have a cup with a snap on top (Great Shakes circa late '60s early '70s) put the eggs in there add a little milk and pepper. Shake away and pour into a pan.

[w3bny]

The best way.

Have XYL do them and just eat them however she/he makes the damn things!

[kd8dey]

I like to "scramble" a dozen eggs in a bowl along with a can of cream of mushroom soup, pour into pan and continue "scrambling" till cooked.

[KJ6BSO]

Some people make scrambled eggs by breaking the eggs into a bowl, scrambling them in the bowl, then cooking them [...].

Let the flame wars begin!

What? Scramble them in a bowl first?? You are an infidel!! JIHAD!!!

Just kidding. I usually do it that way myself but when I'm feeling too lazy to wash the extra bowl I'll scramble them in the pan. I never add milk, though, that makes them hard.

[W4GPL]

Just depends on what mood I'm in, I usually whisk them in the pan and bring up the heat.

But thing all scramble eggs need though.. a hint of sour cream.

[n0iu]

If you ask Paul McCartney how to make scrambled eggs he will tell you, "Yesterday".

[WØTKX]

It's just that simple...

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/popeilfamilystore/rggscrambler.gif

http://blisstree.com/files/97/2007/04/lrg_egg1.jpg

[KG4CGC]

It's just that simple...

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/popeilfamilystore/rggscrambler.gif

http://blisstree.com/files/97/2007/04/lrg_egg1.jpg
The Little Home Egg Bidet?

[WØTKX]

Ask Ron...

http://www.popeilfamilystore.com/egg.html

[W4GPL]

Just when I think America can't get any lazier, someone shows me an automatic egg scrambler.

[kf0rt]

Just when I think America can't get any lazier, someone shows me an automatic egg scrambler.

Here's how to scramble eggs using a microwave (apolizes to the Island's gourmets and a tip o' the hat to it's gourmands): :rofl:

Break two eggs into a microwave-safe bowl.
Add any "pre-cook" stuff.
Beat eggs lightly with a fork.
Cook on high, 45 seconds.
Remove from oven and break the cooked part (it's in a ring, you can't miss it) up into small chunks. Stir (beat it lightly -- again).
Cook on high, 45 more seconds.
Remove from oven and "mash" eggs with fork.
Season to taste.
Eat out of same bowl with same fork.

From the time I get up for work (4AM) and leave for work (5AM) -- not enough time to fsck with pans and stoves. This actually works pretty well. Efficiency, I tells ya, efficiency! And my socks almost always match.

[KG4CGC]

Here's how to scramble eggs using a microwave (apolizes to the Island's gourmets and a tip o' the hat to it's gourmands): :rofl:

Break two eggs into a microwave-safe bowl.
Add any "pre-cook" stuff.
Beat eggs lightly with a fork.
Cook on high, 45 seconds.
Remove from oven and break the cooked part (it's in a ring, you can't miss it) up into small chunks. Stir (beat it lightly -- again).
Cook on high, 45 more seconds.
Remove from oven and "mash" eggs with fork.
Season to taste.
Eat out of same bowl with same fork.

From the time I get up for work (4AM) and leave for work (5AM) -- not enough time to fsck with pans and stoves. This actually works pretty well. Efficiency, I tells ya, efficiency! And my socks almost always match.
Ever used a wand mixer? You know, on the weekends?

[kf0rt]

Ever used a wand mixer? You know, on the weekends?

Never owned one, but they're cool!
That'd be one more "tool" to get dirty during my 1-hour morning marathon.

[KG4CGC]

Never owned one, but they're cool!
That'd be one more "tool" to get dirty during my 1-hour morning marathon.
They're so easy to clean, dunk in soapy water, whip, rinse, wipe.

[kc7jty]

Who da f*ck eats scrambled eggs? The same little girls that must have the crust cut off their sliced bread?
Sunny side up or yoke broken for fried egg sandwich here. The only time I whip eggs and milk together is when I'm making french toast....and I don't make that the popular American way either.

[NA4BH]

Bread has crust?

[kc7jty]

Bread has crust?

+100. I thought about that before I posted.

[kf0rt]

Sunny side up or yoke broken for fried egg sandwich here.

Damn, that sounds good.

[W4RLR]

It's just that simple...

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/popeilfamilystore/rggscrambler.gif

http://blisstree.com/files/97/2007/04/lrg_egg1.jpgIt's the new vasectomy device under Obamacare! And no, you DON'T get anesthesia!

[KJ6BSO]

It's the new vasectomy device under Obamacare! And no, you DON'T get anesthesia!

No, that's not a vasectomy tool. It was the tool they used to perform the prefrontal lobotomy on G.W. Bush. And he didn't need any anesthesia 'cause he ain't got no feelin' in his haid.

[WØTKX]

It's the new vasectomy device under Obamacare! And no, you DON'T get anesthesia!

That would be a pain in the gooch!

[n2ize]

My girl friend likes to whip em.

[WN9HJW]

My girl friend likes to whip em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo

[WØTKX]

My girl friend likes to whip em.

She'll whip your eggs you silly moose... if you beg nicely!

http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2008/09/09/mistress_palin/story.jpg

[ki4itv]

Go greasy.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9408/wafflehouse.jpg
:lol:

*Note that Bills post was edited. The kinder, gentler version. :rofl:

[KJ6BSO]

She'll whip your eggs you silly moose... if you beg nicely!

More like this:

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[KA5PIU]

Go greasy.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9408/wafflehouse.jpg
:lol:

*Note that Bills post was edited. The kinder, gentler version. :rofl:

Hello.

Covered and smothered and diced and,,,,,,,,whatever else they can do to it!

[W1GUH]

One you you for sure don't want to do is fall asleep while boiling eggs. They explode when heated too much -- then you've got burnt egg all over the friggin' place.

[W1GUH]

More like this:

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Green eggs and ham?

[kf0rt]

Green eggs and ham?

Green ham that's hopefully outta eggs?

[KG4CGC]

Green ham that's hopefully outta eggs?
Oh no, the eggs have just gone defective.

[WØTKX]

Why... that's the meanest thing you've ever said about "that one", Charles.

[KG4CGC]

Why... that's the meanest thing you've ever said about "that one", Charles.
Just call me David Letterman.