Ingredients

 

6 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 quart milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Directions:

 

1 In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt(if desired); stir in 2 cups of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

 

Remove pan from heat. 2 Stir remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla extract into the mixture. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled; several hours or overnight. Just before serving, pour the egg nog into a bowl or pitcher