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This recipe is from the American Egg Board. It's for all you wimps and
pantywaists out there who freak out about eating uncooked eggs.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 quart milk (in 2 batches of 2 cups each)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Garnishes or stir-ins. See Notes.
Noggin'!
In a large saucepan, beat together the eggs and sugar. Add the salt if
desired. Stir in 2 cups of milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,
until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, and until
it reaches at least 160 degrees F. (This is for you Salmonella wimps).
Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover and
refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if
desired. Serve immediately.
Notes and Hints and Stuff
- Use whole milk for richer nog.
I get tired of repeating it, but if you want really good treats, you
have to sacrifice calories. Use whole milk. If you're freaked about your
waistline, have a small cup instead of a large glass, then go run on the
treadmill for 20 minutes. You'll be happier with a little good food than
with a lot of boring food.
- Low heat means low heat.
You will not cook this faster if you turn up the heat, you will simply
scramble your eggs. Don't do it.
- Stirring constantly includes the bottom.
Don't forget to scrape the bottom of the pan as you stir, so it doesn't burn.
- Garnish it, or add some kick!
Pick one or more of the following, and toss it in:
- Nutmeg (the classic!)
- Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon
- Extracts or flavorings
- Peppermint sticks or candy canes (?!)
- Flavored brandy or liqueur
- Plain brandy, rum, or whiskey
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