Crackling is a gift from the gods, of course, but so is pork-fat in other conditions. More of that anon. Go get dressed, and I'll fix you breakfast. Best bacon in the known universe, you said it was to die for. And I said only if you were a pig, and you snogged me.
Dispossession Drink a pint or two of strong black coffee, and wait to be hungry.
This should occur around midday, which is perfect timing. What you re after here is a solid but not rubbery white and a yolk that s semi-soft, still runny in the middle. In my kitchen a large egg takes three minutes at a gentle boil, but you will need to experiment. Break three eggs into the bowl, add salt, pepper, a teaspoon of mustard powder and a couple of tablespoons of wine vinegar. Give it a whizz, then leave the machine running and dribble in a pint of oil, half olive and half groundnut or sunflower.