Fry eggs on very low heat with butter in a thick-walled pan
For better fried eggs, use a heavy pan, butter, and minimal heat so the butter melts slowly without sizzling.
Heat a thick-walled pan, add about 1/2 tablespoon butter and keep heat low so it melts gently. Add eggs and cook 4–5 minutes, then salt.
The short version
- Heavy pan + butter + low heat
- Butter should melt slowly, not sizzle
What you need
- thick-walled frying panHeavy pan as specified
- butter
How to do it
- 1
Heat a thick-walled frying pan and keep the heat minimal.
Watch this step - 2
Add about 1/2 tablespoon butter and let it melt slowly (no sizzle).
If it sizzles, heat is too high (per video).
Watch this step - 3
Crack in eggs and cook 4–5 minutes.
Watch this step - 4
Salt and serve.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Cooking eggs over high heat
Use minimal heat so butter doesn’t sizzle
Why it works
Low heat prevents tough whites and overbrowned bottoms, giving a more tender set.
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