Jilted Eggs Recipes

GRILLED FRIED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F/180°C).
• For each egg, create a small round tray or boat with aluminum foil. To do this, fold a piece of foil (about 5 x 12 inches/13 x 30 cm) in half. Shape the double thickness of foil into a round tray, about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, by curving up edge to form a lip, then folding over as necessary.
• Brush the bottoms of the trays with oil or coat with cooking spray. Place the trays on the grill. Crack an egg into each tray.
• Close the lid and cook for a couple minutes until egg whites start to set. For a soft yolk, open the lid and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs are cooked as desired. For a firm yolk, finish cooking with the lid closed.
• Remove from grill. Sprinkle with pepper.

SOFT-BOILED EGGS WITH PICKLED CHILES

Steps:

• Wash two 16-ounce (480 ml) wide-mouth Mason jars with lids well with hot, soapy water. Add the chiles, packing them in tightly, but leave enough room at the top of the jars to close them with ease once the liquid is poured in. In a saucepan, bring ½ cup (120 ml) water and the vinegar to a boil. Add the kosher salt and the sugar and simmer until the salt and sugar dissolve. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want it a bit sweeter or perhaps saltier; the journey to a perfect pickle brine is yours. Pour the hot brine over the chiles and seal the jars tightly. Allow the jars to come to room temperature then store in the refrigerator.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Gently lower the eggs into the pot and turn down to a simmer. Cook the eggs for 7 minutes if you like them jammy; a few minutes longer if not. Drain and run under cool water to stop them from cooking further.
• Peel the eggs and arrange them on a platter. Season with flaky salt and top each with a few chiles.