Fried Eggs with Bacon

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you fry eggs with bacon? Gather your ingredients. For a classic plate of sunny-side-up eggs with bacon you need very little: large eggs, smoked bacon, and salt and pepper. Wash the eggs well, since even a shell that looks clean can carry harmful bacteria — a food-safe wash and a brush work best.

2. Step 2:

   

   Cut the bacon into thin slices — the thinner the better. Pre-sliced store-bought bacon is ideal. You can cut it into small pieces or larger ones, whichever you prefer.

3. Step 3:

   

   Heat a skillet, preferably nonstick. Lay in the bacon slices and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden. Keep moisture out of the pan or the fat will spatter, and if the bacon fat starts crackling and popping, lower the heat.

4. Step 4:

   

   Use a spatula to push the bacon to the sides of the pan. Carefully crack the eggs into the center, trying to keep the yolks whole. Wondering if an egg is fresh? Crack it into a separate bowl: there should be no off smell, the white should be clear and clean, and the yolk should stay domed and glossy rather than runny. Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, leaving the yolks runny.

5. Step 5:

   

   Transfer the eggs and bacon to plates. Garnish with fresh curly parsley leaves or dill sprigs. Serve warm with pickled or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!