Eggs in Purgatory
 
 
Serves: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (oregano, parsley, thyme, and rosemary)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 loaf crusty sourdough bread, sliced and cut into points
  • Garnish: chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
  1. In a large enamel-coated castiron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, herbs, sugar, celery salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper; bring to a simmer.
  2. Using a large spoon, make an indention in tomato sauce mixture. Crack an egg into indentation. Repeat procedure with remaining eggs.
  3. Cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired degree of doneness. Serve with crusty bread. Sprinkle with herbs, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://www.southerncastiron.com/eggs-in-purgatory/