How many different ways are there to cook an egg?

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1. How many different ways are there to cook an egg?
2. What is the best thing to fry eggs in?
3. Can you use butter instead of oil for scrambled eggs?
4. Are soft poached eggs safe to eat?
5. Can soft boiled eggs give you salmonella?
6. Does scrambling eggs kill salmonella?

How many different ways are there to cook an egg?

100 different ways

What is the best thing to fry eggs in?

Typically, you fry eggs in canola or vegetable oil: fats with neutral flavor and a high smoke point, meaning you can cook the egg at medium-high heat and not worry about the oil smoking and giving the egg off flavors.

Can you use butter instead of oil for scrambled eggs?

To make scrambled eggs on the stove, melt a teaspoon of butter or olive oil — or a combination of both — in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Butter and oil add rich flavor to the eggs and help prevent sticking, but you can also use cooking spray.

Are soft poached eggs safe to eat?

Soft-boiled eggs are absolutely fine – just make sure the yolk isn't completely runny. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling uncooked eggs so there is no risk of transferring bacteria from the eggshell surface to other foods in the kitchen.

Can soft boiled eggs give you salmonella?

In eggs, both the yolk and whites can be infected through the porous shell. A person who contracts salmonella will suffer unpleasant flu-like symptoms. ... Despite USDA recommendations, many people can't get enough of their runny-yolked eggs — whether they're sunny side up, super-soft boiled or slightly scrambled.

Does scrambling eggs kill salmonella?

Keeping eggs refrigerated prevents any Salmonella present in the eggs from multiplying, so eggs should be held refrigerated until they are needed. ... Thoroughly cooking an egg kills all the harmful bacteria; “partially” cooking an egg means that some harmful bacteria can survive which can cause illness.