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Fried Rashers Of Bacon And Poached Eggs

\"\" 81 \"\"
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Heritage Classic

Fried Rashers Of Bacon And Poached Eggs

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\"\" 81 \"\"
Recipe Score · Heritage Classic
⏱ Time
3 or 4 minutes
🍽 Serves
Allow 6 eggs for 3 persons

🥘 Ingredients

Bacon; eggs.

👨‍🍳 Method

Cut the bacon into thin slices, trim away the rusty parts, and cut off the rind. Put it into a cold frying-pan, that is to say, do not place the pan on the fire before the bacon is in it. Turn it 2 or 3 times, and dish it on a very hot dish. Poach the eggs and slip them on to the bacon, without breaking the yolks, and serve quickly.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Mia — Comfort Seeker
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
This one hit different

I tried this simple, old-school recipe this week, and I found it to be a delightful comfort food that's perfect for a lazy Sunday morning or a quick weeknight dinner. I was surprised by how much flavor the thinly sliced bacon developed in just a few minutes, especially since I didn't overpower it with too much heat. The key, I discovered, was starting with a cold pan and letting the bacon render its own fat slowly. This gave it a lovely, crispy texture that I absolutely loved. The poached eggs were the real star of the show, though. Slipping them onto the hot bacon gave them a gentle sear on the bottom, creating a beautiful contrast with the soft, runny yolks. I served this on some toasted bread, and it was the perfect combination of crispy, savory, and comforting. If you're a comfort-seeker like me, this recipe is a must-try. It's simple, it's satisfying, and it's the kind of dish that warms both your belly and your soul.

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