Best 7 Hang Town Fry Recipes

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Hangtown fry, a classic American dish with origins in the Gold Rush era of California, is a delectable combination of flavors and textures that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. This iconic dish features crispy fried oysters, wrapped in bacon and expertly pan-fried until golden brown, served alongside a fluffy omelet, creating a harmonious balance of savory and comforting flavors. As you embark on your culinary journey to explore the best recipe for Hangtown fry, let's delve into the history, variations, and essential elements that make this dish a true culinary treasure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HANGTOWN FRY



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Legend has it that a 49'er hit a glory hole, an incredibly rich pocket of gold nuggets. He walked into the El Dorado Hotel restaurant in Hangtown, now Placerville California, and asked the waiter what was the most expensive item on the menu. The waiter answered that would be one of three things, oysters, which were tinned and shipped all the way from Boston, Bacon, which was scarce, and Eggs, which were also scarce. The prospector answered, fix them all on one plate and bring it to him. So was born the 'Hangtown Fry'. If you've never tried this delight, please do so. Elegance can be complicated but it can also be simple. In this case it's simple.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/3 cup oyster
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon butter, i use ghee
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
3 slices thick deli bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients, beat'til yolks and whites are just mixed.
  • If the oysters are large, cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Pat Oysters dry, dust with flour.
  • Heat a nonstick frying pan over med-high heat.
  • Add butter.
  • Fry Oysters 30 seconds per side.
  • Add Egg mixture.
  • As eggs firm, carefully lift the edges to allow uncooked mixture to flow under the omelet onto the pan.
  • When omelet is firm, cover with a plate, invert the omelet onto the plate.
  • Garnish with Parsley and crumbled Bacon.
  • This goes very well with sour dough toast.

HANG TOWN FRY



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
1 large plum tomato, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Arugula
Canola oil
2 ounces thick-cut slab bacon, cut into lardons
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 West Coast oysters, shucked
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, parsley, mustard, garlic, tomatoes and some salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Put some arugula in a bowl and lightly dress with some of the dressing.
  • For the fry: Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in an 8-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and slowly cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add 1/4 cup canola oil to the pan that you cooked the bacon in and heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Put the flour on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the oysters with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, then tap off the excess. Fry the oysters until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Discard the oil in the pan and wipe with a paper towel.
  • Return the pan over medium heat. Whisk together the creme fraiche and eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the pan and cook until it begins to sizzle. Add the oysters and eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until soft curds form.
  • Divide between 2 plates and top with the dressed arugula. Drizzle with more of the vinaigrette and garnish with crisp bacon.

HANGTOWN FRY



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Supposedly born from a Gold Rush miner requesting a dish using the most expensive items on the menu (oysters, bacon, and eggs) to celebrate striking it rich, this take on an omelet makes a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner platter. No mining for gold beforehand necessary.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups vegetable oil
8 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh chives
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (about 4 slices), divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
20 fresh shucked oysters
1/4 cup whole buttermilk
1 cup (about 4¼ oz.) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups trimmed frisée, white and light green parts only (from 1 head)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium to 360°F. Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, chives, ¼ cup of the bacon, and ½ teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Place oysters in a shallow dish, and add buttermilk; stir to coat. Combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Dredge half of the oysters in flour mixture; shake off excess. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and floating, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oysters. Sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
  • Heat butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium. Pour egg mixture in skillet. Cook until bottom is set, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gather set edges to middle of skillet, and let liquid run out of the middle. Place skillet under broiler, and broil until top and center are just set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slide omelet onto a platter or cutting board.
  • Toss together frisée, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large bowl. Top omelet with frisée and oysters; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup bacon. Serve immediately.

HANGTOWN FRY



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Created by a California miner who struck gold in the 1800s (or so the story goes), this extravagant omelet melds the opulence of oysters with the familiar richness of bacon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices thick-cut bacon
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
12 shucked fresh oysters
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat source. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  • Whisk together 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon cream, 1/2 teaspoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, shake off excess, and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add half the oysters, and cook, flipping once, until golden, about 3 minutes total.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and pour egg mixture over oysters in skillet. Cook until bottom is set, about 1 minute. Place skillet under broiler, and broil until top and center are just set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slide omelet onto a plate, and top with half the bacon. Serve immediately. Wipe out skillet, and repeat to make another omelet.

HANGTOWN FRY



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Oysters, eggs and crackers for breakfast. A bit different than the other one posted. Note feel free to add your favorite seasonings. Off the old site.

Provided by drhousespcatcher

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon milk
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 cup saltine crackers (ground)
6 medium oysters (shucked)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until almost crisp. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels and drain. Pour 2 tbsp drippings from the skillet into small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Whisk 1 egg and milk in small bowl to blend. Mix breadcrumbs and saltines in shallow dish. Dip oysters into the egg mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat completely. Place on plate. Heat vegetable oil in same skillet over high heat. Add oysters and sauté, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Whisk remaining 4 eggs in bowl to blend. Heat 1 tbsp reserved fat in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 bacon slices off center in skillet, laying slices parallel and about 1" inch apart. Pour
  • 1/4 of eggs over bacon. Place 3 oysters atop bacon. Pour another 1/4 of the eggs over oysters. Cover and cook until almost set (about 2 minutes).
  • Using spatula, fold omelet in half. Cover and cook until omelet is set (about 2 minutes). Slide off onto plate. Repeat for second omelet.

HANGTOWN FRY WITH PARMESAN AND FRESH HERBS



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My variation on the traditional Hangtown Fry contains cheese and fresh herbs and is finished under the broiler where the egg/oyster mixture puffs up like a cross between a frittata and a souffle. I get the best results using a cast iron skillet. It's important that the oven be hot before you place the skillet under the broiler.

Provided by Cazuela

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
12 shucked small oysters, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler; place the rack about 5 inches from the broiling unit.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add cream, hot sauce, basil, oregano, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the skillet and swirl it around to coat the pan evenly. Place the oysters in the skillet and brown on both sides, about 1 minute on each side. Let the liquid reduce a bit, about 30 seconds longer.
  • Slowly pour the egg mixture over the oysters, keeping the oysters evenly distributed in the pan. After about 30 seconds, shake the pan slightly but do not stir. After about 3 minutes when the bottom and sides of the eggs begin to set, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and place the pan under the broiler.
  • Broil until the eggs begin to puff around the edges and the top is nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately from the skillet in wedge-shaped pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 513.8 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 675.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

HANGTOWN FRY



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Categories     Egg     Shellfish     Brunch     Fry

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 eggs
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 dashes fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups oyster
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
12 slices thick deli bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients, beat'til yolks and whites are just mixed. 2. If the oysters are large, cut into bite sized pieces. 3. Pat Oysters dry, dust with flour. 4. Heat a nonstick frying pan over med-high heat. 5. Add butter. 6. Fry Oysters 30 seconds per side. 7. Add Egg mixture. 8. As eggs firm, carefully lift the edges to allow uncooked mixture to flow under the omelet onto the pan. 9. When omelet is firm, cover with a plate, invert the omelet onto the plate. 10. Garnish with Parsley and crumbled Bacon. 11. This goes very well with sourdough toast. Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/hangtown-fry-105298#ixzz1w13awAZT

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality the ingredients, the tastier your Hangtown Fry will be.
  • Cook the oysters quickly: Overcooking the oysters will make them tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle: This will help to prevent the oysters from overcrowding and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the Hangtown Fry immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the pan.
  • Experiment with different toppings: In addition to the traditional bacon and eggs, you can also top your Hangtown Fry with other ingredients such as cheese, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Hangtown Fry is a classic California dish that is easy to make and delicious. With its combination of fresh oysters, crispy bacon, and fluffy eggs, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, give Hangtown Fry a try.

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