*Perfect* Over Medium Eggs

Here’s how to make medium-sized eggs where the yolks are jammy and barely runny! Prepare this delicious breakfast in no time.

Want the perfect eggs to start your morning without a runny yolk? Enter the present perfect Rather medium sized eggs. To be honest, there is some confusion and misinformation surrounding this breakfast technique. Let’s get this straight: medium sized eggs are Eggs with a barely runny jam core. If you have runny yolk all over your plate, it’s not too average an egg. Here’s how to cook on medium-sized eggs and get the perfect jam consistency…every time!

Before you start: the right pan and the right ingredients

Ready to get started on your medium sized eggs? Great! First, let’s make sure you have the right raw materials and equipment.

• Fresh eggs are best. This isn’t a deal breaker, but it’s good to start with fresh eggs you recently bought at the store. Eggs older than a week tend to squirt out when they get into the pan. It’s flavorful and you can use your spatula to push them back to the center. But the best medium-sized eggs are fresh eggs. Bonus points for organic, cage-free, or local produce (they just taste better).
• Use a non-stick or cast-iron skillet. The surface of the pan is important for gliding after cooking. Choose a non-stick skillet or a seasoned cast iron skillet for easier cooking.

How to make medium eggs

Got your stove and ready to go? let’s cook One thing to remember is go low and slow! Eggs are delicate and easy to overcook. This is especially important if the yolk is too medium, since you’re trying to achieve such a specific state of the yolk. How to cook on medium-sized eggs:

• Heat butter: Heat ½ tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
• Add Eggs: Crack 1 or 2 eggs into the pan, then sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few black peppercorns.
• Cook: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
• Flip: Flip and cook 1 minute more. The yolk should be jam-like and slightly runny, but not spill onto the plate.

The best spatula? Try a fish spatula for a cast iron skillet, or a nylon spatula for a nonstick skillet.

How do you know when they’re done?

Here comes the hardest part: how do you know when the eggs are ready? You cannot cut your egg while cooking. So you must guess to the best of your knowledge and belief! You can use your finger to gently touch the top of the yolk. If it’s very runny, keep cooking! It should have some flexibility but not be hard.

You need to practice this several times to get it perfect. There is no exact way to describe it and it varies depending on the oven and the exact heat setting.

Butter or Olive Oil: Which is Better for Cooking Eggs?

Many people have passionate opinions about the best drippings for eggs. Here’s what we think:

• Butter is the best. Sorry if I’m being simple, but butter-boiled eggs taste the best (in our taste tests!). The butter imparts an ultra delicious, almost nutty, irresistible taste.
• Olive oil: Olive oil works, but it can add a bitter taste to the eggs. It’s one of the healthiest cooking oils, so feel free to use it if you want! Or you can try…
• Neutral Oil: Neutral oil like organic canola or vegetable oil works well and doesn’t taste bitter. It’s a good option for a dairy-free diet.

Ways to serve over medium sized eggs

Once you’ve cooked them to perfection… let’s eat! Here are a few ways we like to serve over medium-sized eggs:

More egg basics

There are so many ways to cook eggs…why stop here? Here are some tutorials to perfect your egg game:

PS Did you know you can freeze eggs and scramble them later? Here’s a weird but wonderful cooking trick.

This recipe for oversized eggs is…

Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free.