Frying eggs restaurant style

[randyjl]

I love the fried eggs at Waffle House. What is the flavored oil that they use and where can I get it for home?

[randyjl]

I tried the ice cube trick and it worked great! I just wish poaching was as easy!

[Alacrity59]

Must have missed it . . . what is the ice cube trick?

[ipsedixit]

It's the grease bits and grime that builds up on the grill griddle that gives its the extra flavor kick.

[alkapal]

it's called seasoning. not grease bits and grime! ;-)
if a diner's griddle/grill is more than "seasoned" and actually has grime, then i'm not eatin' there. color me finicky that way!

[ipsedixit]

Okay, okay,

The seasoning on the griddle/grill provides that extra "je ne sais quoi" to restaurant eggs.

Happy? :-)

[alkapal]

:-)

[coll]

It's called Whirl, it's pure trans fat but I think it's still available. Check your local restaurant supply. Popular for buffalo wings too, mixed with hot sauce.

[Antilope]

From Google searches, it appears that Waffle House uses a low melt, butter flavored vegetable shortening.

[alkapal]

crisco used to make shortening bars like butter sticks....yes, here 'tis: http://www.crisco.com/Products/Catego...
(don't know if this is useful for your waffle house clone, but my niece uses it to make good cookies. scoff if you will.....)

[Antilope]

Could it be a slightly browned butter flavor?

[randyjl]

I have seen them cook and it's a yellow oil they pour in the skillet.

[bw2082]

clarified butter?

[paulj]

synthetic popcorn butter?