Cast Iron Fried Egg

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Favorite hot sauce
• Toasted english muffin or bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat cast iron pan on stovetop on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   Crack egg in a small bowl

3. 3

   Add butter to the cast iron pan and swirl around to coat the cooking surface.

4. 4

   Carefully pour the egg into the pan. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   For Sunny Side up: Cook egg for 2 minutes. Then cover with a lid and cook until the whites are completely opaque. For Eggs over: Cook egg for 2 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the egg and cook for 30 seconds to a minute. Tip: Tilt the pan up with one hand to help the egg slide onto the spatula.

6. 6

   The yolk will firm up the longer it is cooked. Cook egg to preferred doneness. Serve with toast and hot sauce.