Lamb Fat Scrambled Eggs

I typically cook my scrambled eggs using only eggs, salt, and butter. I prefer to use butter for cooking and gently fold the eggs with a spatula or chopsticks as they cook. My goal is to achieve a slightly moist surface when I turn off the heat. While I wash the glass jug I use to beat the eggs, the residual heat from the frying pan continues to cook them.

While scrambled eggs made with butter are delicious, I believe that eggs made with lamb fat are even better. I often enjoy a couple of lamb chops for lunch, so I keep the fat in the frypan overnight. The next morning, I heat the lamb fat and pour in the beaten eggs. I use the same cooking technique as I would with butter, but the difference is that the eggs take on a rich lamb flavour and develop attractive flecks of old fond, which I personally find appealing.

How do I cook lamb chops?

I cook lamb chops in a frypan over medium heat for six minutes on each side, resulting in caramelised meat and rendered fat.

Sometimes, I add Spam with lamb chops.

How do I cook scrambled eggs?

I beat the eggs and whisk in some salt.

Next, I gently heat the frying pan and wait for the fat to liquefy.

I add the eggs and allow them to begin setting. As soon as I notice the edges starting to firm up, I use a spatula to gently draw the eggs toward the centre. This movement allows the liquid egg to flow back into the spaces left by the set egg. I repeat this process a few times around the pan until there is no free-flowing egg left, but the surface still looks moist.

I then turn off the heat and let the eggs continue cooking with the residual heat of the frypan.

Finally, I transfer the scrambled eggs to a dinner plate and, if needed, season with some flaky salt.

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13 responses to “Lamb Fat Scrambled Eggs”

  1. kaitiscotland Avatar

    I make scrambled eggs with 3 eggs and a splash of double cream. I melt unsalted butter in a frying pan, and cook the eggs. I’ve not tried the lamb fat version. I am having lamb chops tonight though.

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  2. Gary Avatar

    Thanks, Katharine. If you have a go at using the lamb fat, please let me know what you think.

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  3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella Avatar

    I like using the fat from bacon and chicken etc so I can see how delicious this would be Gary! 🙂

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  4. Gary Avatar

    Thanks, Lorraine, I’ve done bacon before and I agree. I may try chicken another time.

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  5. ckennedy Avatar

    I love to fold in cheese as well–I’ve never cooked with lamb fat before, but it sounds delicious!

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  6. Gary Avatar

    Mmm…cheese and eggs go well together. 🤤

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  7. The Mouse Avatar

    Adding SPAM to lambchops, well actually adding SPAM to anything really, good choice brother, culinary genius 😋

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  8. Gary Avatar

    Thank you brother 😊
    I thought so 😆

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    […] A advantage of this method is the leftover lamb fat that can be used for cooking scrambled eggs. […]

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    […] Saturday, I woke up and didn’t feel like making or eating breakfast. I usually have scrambled eggs every morning. I beat two or three eggs and cooked them in butter (or lamb fat). I’ve been doing this almost […]

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  11. Becky Avatar

    ooh! Adding lamb fat to eggs? Now that would be interesting! I just add salt or onions

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  12. Gary Avatar

    Lamb fat makes it unctuous.

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  13. Becky Avatar

    I bet it does! Yum!

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