Eggs Benedict

2m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Make an eight-yolk hollandaise.
  2. 2In a tall container, mix eight egg yolks, a decent pinch of kosher salt, and the juice from one lemon.
  3. 3Use an immersion blender to mix until the egg yolks turn a little bit paler in color.
  4. 4Melt one pound of butter in a pan until it starts to simmer.
  5. 5Remove butter from heat and slowly drizzle it into the egg yolk mixture while mixing continuously with the immersion blender.
  6. 6Add a couple of dashes of hot sauce.
  7. 7Wrap the hollandaise in plastic and set aside in a warm place.
  8. 8Lightly toast four english muffins and fry four slices of mortadella.
  9. 9Heat water in a pot to around 180 degrees Fahrenheit, add two tablespoons of white distilled vinegar.
  10. 10Crack two eggs into a ramekin or coffee cup.
  11. 11Create a whirlpool in the hot water and gently lower the ramekin into the water to poach the eggs.
  12. 12Remove poached eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  13. 13Assemble the eggs Benedict: place the toasted english muffins on a plate, top with the fried mortadella, then the poached eggs, and finally the hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices mortadella
  • 1 pound butter
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 4 english muffins
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 2 eggs

Equipment

knifeforkpotbutterbain mariewhiskimmersion blenderladlesmall bowltongsfrying panthermometerramekin or coffee cuppaper towel