Nero Wolfe 's Scrambled Eggs

Step 1: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside

Step 2: Heat water in the bottom of a double boiler to just a simmer.

Step 3: Add the butter to the top of the double boiler and cook, stirring frequently, until it melts.

Step 4: Stir in the egg mixture and cover the pan.

Step 5: Let cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes.

Step 6: Uncover the pan and stir

Step 7: Scrambling the eggs, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 8: While the eggs are cooking

Step 9: Heat the clarified butter in a heavy pan over low heat.

Step 10: Cook, stirring frequently, until it turns dark brown but does not burn (use very low heat).

Step 11: Stir in the vinegar and then serve the butter sauce over the eggs.