Dish of Brunch Eggs
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Brunch Eggs


Southern California
Serves:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 4 brk
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50 min
Prep		 I composed this brunch recipe for friends who stayed overnight, and it was very well received. This is brunch enough for four good eaters, with just coffee - more with other stuff.




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Eggs
Sausage (1)
-- Sofrito
Tomato
Onion
Celery
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Oil (2)
Chipotles (3)  
Salt
Prep   -   (30 min)
  1. Slice SAUSAGES in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4 to 3/8 inch slices - or however works with your sausages.
  2. Scald TOMATOES one minute in boiling water. Quench in cold water and peel. Chop into 1/4 to 3/8 inch pieces.
  3. Dice ONION very small. Dice CELERY about the same size. Mix all Sofrito items.
  4. Chop CHIPOTELES small, keeping their Adobo with them.
Run   -   (20 min)
  1. Beat the EGGS moderately and mix in Salt.
  2. In a skillet, heat Oil. Stir in Sofrito mix and Sausages. Fry stirring until Onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in Chipotles with their Adobo Sauce until well distributed.
  4. Stir in Eggs and scramble them around until set but still moist (see Health).
  5. Serve immediately.
NOTES:

  1. Sausage:

      Use a sausage that stays reaonably firm. My favorite is Salvadoran Chorizo - NOT Mexican Chorizo which disintegrates and exudes much red oil. Italian sausage will work fine, and I've used Hot Dogs succesfully when no others were available.

  2. Oil:

      Either Pure Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil will work fine.

  3. Chipotles in Adobo Sauce:

      Essential for this recipe   Small Jalapeño type Chilis smoked and put up in a Mexican Adobo. They are available in 7 ounce and 12 ounce cans. I use La Costena brand but others may be fine. I avoid those made with high fructose corn syrup. For details see our Jalapeño, Chipotle & Morita Chilis page.

  4. Health Note:

      Lightly scrambled eggs fall under the USDA heading of "undercooked eggs". which may carry salmonella. This is controversial in California, where salmonella has only been associated with restaurants and institutions that use "egg pooling", not with home cooking. "Business friendly" Red States" may be less safe. If in doubt, you may wish to more fully cook them, particularly for small children and persons with compromised immune systems.
  5. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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