Lox, Eggs, and Onions

You don't need to live in the big city to enjoy Lox, Eggs, and Onions.  This diner classic is super simple to make and bumps up ordinary scrambled eggs to something simply spectacular.  Here's how to make it.

Start by melting some butter in a large skillet.

Add a sliced onion and sprinkle with a little kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Stir frequently over medium-low heat until the onions reach the level of caramelization you like.  I wish you were here so you could smell the deliciousness.

I actually like my onions caramelized a little more than this, but I can't stand it, the smell is so good.  I'm too impatient to wait any longer so I'll move to the next step.

Lower the heat and add the beaten egg.  

Immediately start stirring and continue stirring until the eggs are almost done.

We're getting close!  Another 30 seconds and the eggs will be ready for the smoked salmon.

Yep, time for the salmon.  Stir everything together for about 30 seconds and it'll be time to dig in.

Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve straight up or on toast.  Then sit back and dream about the next time you can enjoy this awesome yumminess.  You're welcome. 

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Lox, Eggs, and Onions

Printable Recipe

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 8 large eggs, beaten

• 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped

• chopped chives for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add onions, salt, and pepper.

2. Stirring fre butter, stirring frequently, until the onions reach the level of caramelization you like (mine took about 15 minutes).

3. Lower heat to low and add beaten eggs, stir constantly until the eggs are almost done to your liking.

4. Add smoked salmon and stir to combine.

5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Bacon

Here's a great way to spiffy up bacon.  The technique is very easy and it makes a ton so it's great any time, but especially when you have a house full of guests.  For the bacon purists out there, feel free to use this technique to make straight up unadorned bacon.   

The technique is real simple, just line a half sheet pan with foil (or not, but it makes for easy cleanup).  Place an oven-safe cooling rack in the pan and top it with as much bacon as the rack will allow, being sure not to overlap slices.  Use thickly sliced bacon.

Sprinkle the bacon liberally with brown sugar.

Then add as much freshly ground black pepper as you like.  This is my favorite peppermill.  It produces lots of ground pepper with hardly any effort.  Would make a great Christmas gift for the gourmet on your shopping list. 

Alrighty, ready for the oven.  Bake at 425F for 20-30 minutes, depending on whether your crew likes their bacon chewy or crispy.  I'm on team Chewy. 

Oh my, it smells incredible and tastes even better.  I hope you give it a try - Enjoy!

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Bacon

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound thickly sliced bacon

• 2-3 tablespoons light brown sugar

• freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.

2. Line a half sheet pan with foil and place a cooling rack inside the pan.

3. Place bacon slices on rack, being careful not to overlap.

4. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, followed by cracked black pepper.

5. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the bacon reaches your preferred level of doneness.

6. Cool bacon on rack for 5 minutes before serving.