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Which Is Best For Frying Eggs

The Field Company No. 8 is the decisive winner for frying eggs because its vintage-style machined surface and lighter body give you the nonstick release and thermal control that heavy, textured pans lack.

GEAR: Cast Iron for Frying Eggs | Choose a skillet with a finely machined, smooth interior surface and responsive heat control so delicate egg whites glide freely without burning.

PICK: Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet | $145-$165 | Mid
WHY: It is designed for cooks who want effortless, slidey fried eggs without synthetic nonstick coatings. The precision-machined, smooth cooking floor releases delicate proteins right away, while the lighter 4.5-pound weight lets you adjust heat rapidly and tilt the pan easily to baste yolks in foaming butter. The thinner casting does cool down slightly faster when adding cold ingredients compared to massive foundry pans.
SPEC: 10.25-inch top diameter (8.75-inch cooking base) · Machined cast iron pre-seasoned with organic grapeseed oil · 4.5 lbs · Oven-safe to 500°F+ · Lifetime warranty
BEST: Frying sunny-side-up and crispy-edged over-easy eggs in butter.
LINK: fieldcompany.com ↗
TIP: Preheat the pan over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes before adding a small pat of butter, letting the foam subside completely before dropping in your eggs.

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