# Easiest way to cook eggs, sausage, etc.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [January 14, 2014, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780 "2014-01-14T13:55:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gary\_T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780/21 "2014-01-15T05:19:56Z")

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> [@Mdcastle](#):
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> I like scrambled / fried eggs…but it’s always a huge hassle to grease a pan, cook them while watching constantly, clean everything, etc.

Boiled eggs don’t need watching and the pan (usually) doesn’t need cleaning. Bone simple.

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**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780/22 "2014-01-15T12:16:48Z")

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I personally don’t find I have to watch constantly once I’ve gotten used to the rhythm. The bigger problem is the need to stir constantly. I have never found a pan that can handle scrambled eggs without sticking, even with plenty of oil and/or non-stick spray.

As for a quick version, I second the idea of using a microwave and pre-cooked sausage. I do that a lot for fast stuff. You’ll need to flavor up the eggs to cover the lack of the mallard reaction (or whatever browns the eggs a bit), but it works. I personally use Cavendars, which is a Greek-style seasoning that is produced in a town not that far from here. It’s not the same, but it does help fill in the missing flavor profile. My mom, who I also cook for, prefers just butter, milk, and salt.

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**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780/23 "2014-01-15T13:31:01Z")

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I found a way to fry an egg that is pretty easy. I believe I saw it on one of those cooking shows - but I couldn’t tell you which one.

Grease the pan, break an egg and put it in. Take a table spoon and put one tablespoon of water into the pan. Then put a dish over top of the frying pan (one that one melt, obviously). Cook for about five minutes on medium heat.

Egg is done and no flipping.

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**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-cook-eggs-sausage-etc/678780/24 "2014-01-15T13:34:49Z")

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> [@BigT](#):
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> the mallard reaction (or whatever browns the eggs a bit),

Maillard. That Mallard guy was a quack.

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