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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (309g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

Calories 748
Calories from Fat 493 (65%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 54.8g 84%
Saturated Fat 21.4g 107%
Monounsaturated Fat 20.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 539mg 179%
Sodium 1460mg 60%
Potassium 485mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 31.6g 63%

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Hangtown Fry

Recipe #105298 | 25 min | 15 min prep | add private note

By: Pierre Dance
Dec 2, 2004

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.

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Ingredients

Directions

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

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From: Chef #834632

On Jul 24, 2008

This is the tastiest Hangtown Fry I've ever made. My husband and I both like them, and often eat them when we can find them in restaurants. I've made them before a few times, but this recipe is the best

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  • From: Chef Ron#299690

    On Nov 7, 2007

    We tryed this hangtown fry it is very good!

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  • From: Tugar357

    On May 8, 2005

    This was very good and different. I used the smoked tinned oysters since their was no hint in the recipe, especially since I didn't think raw tinned oysters would cook in 30 seconds a side. Hot sauce is a must on the top of this.

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  • From: kevin4201

    On Jan 9, 2006

    I actually read this same story in the "Joy of Cooking" . All too often the great stories behind certain dishes are lost in time. This dish is as great as the story behind it! Thanks for posting it!

    2 people found this review helpful

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