HANGTOWN FRY 
The Hangtown Fry was developed in the Pacific Northwest where the preferred method of consuming the larger Pacific oyster was with eggs. This dish is praised as a great energy boost to begin a day of hard physical labor.

1 (12 oz.) can shucked oysters, fresh or frozen
3 slices bacon
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/3 c. dry bread crumbs
1/3 c. flour
2 tbsp. butter
Parsley

Thaw frozen oysters. Drain oysters thoroughly. Fry bacon in a 10-inch fry pan until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Pour off bacon fat and reserve. Wash pan.

Combine egg, water and seasonings. Combine crumbs and flour. Dip oysters in egg and roll in crumb mixture. Melt butter and bacon fat in fry pan. Fry oysters in hot fat at moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn carefully and fry 2 to 3 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Crumble bacon over top of oysters.

Pour egg mixture over bacon and oysters. Cook over low heat. Gently lift edge of omelet to allow uncooked egg to flow to bottom of pan. cook until the egg is set. Loosen around edges and bottom of omelet with a spatula. Roll omelet and turn out into a warm serving platter. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

recipe reviews
Hangtown Fry
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 Chuck Norman says:
Your recipe says the Hangtown Fry was invented in the Pacific Northwest, when it really orignated in Placerville, California, known in the 1800's as hangtown.

It is true that restaurants along the coast of Oregon and Washington do use the larger Pacific oysters, such as the Yaquina Bay oyster from Newport, Oregon.

Chuck

 

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