Hangtown Fry Recipe

Name: Hangtown Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 strips thick-cut bacon; 1/2 pint preshucked fresh oysters, or a dozen medium shucked oysters; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 8 eggs; 1 1/2 cup arugula, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco; 1/4 cup half-and-half; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon high-heat vegetable oil

Servings: persons

8 strips thick-cut bacon
1/2 pint preshucked fresh oysters, or a dozen medium shucked oysters
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 eggs
1 1/2 cup arugula, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1/4 cup half-and-half
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon high-heat vegetable oil

1
Lay the bacon on an aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet.
2
Place in the cold oven, then turn the oven on to 400F, and set the timer for 20 minutes.
3
Soak the oysters in the buttermilk for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
4
In the meantime, melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat.
5
Whisk the eggs with the arugula, Tabasco, and half-and-half.
6
Season with salt and pepper and then pour the mixture into the pan.
7
Grab a wooden spoon and start stirring.
8
You will be tempted to turn the heat up, but dont.
9
If you keep stirring the eggs at a medium-low temperature they will produce the creamiest, most delicious eggs youve ever had.
10
It should take 8 to 10 minutes to set into small curds, but they will still have lots of moisture.
11
Look for creamy, barely set eggs.
12
When the eggs are done, place them at the back of the stove to keep warm.
13
When the bacon has finished cooking, remove it from the oven and set aside to drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
14
Drain the oysters and discard the buttermilk.
15
Place the panko on a plate and dredge the oysters, coating them well on both sides.
16
In a fresh saute pan over high heat, add the vegetable oil.
17
Pan-fry the oysters until they brown on one side, 1 to 2 minutes.
18
Then flip them and cook just 30 seconds more on the other side.
19
Serve each person a piece of toast and top with eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and a fried oyster or two.
20
Garnish with a lemon wedge.

1120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 strips thick-cut bacon, 1/2 pint preshucked fresh oysters, or a dozen medium shucked oysters, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Hangtown Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hangtown Fry

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Variations & substitutions

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