Classic Cooked Egg Nog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 qt. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Garnishes or Stir-ins (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt.
Stir in 2 cups milk.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon or reaches 160\u00b0. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
Just before serving, pour into a bowl or pitcher.
Garnish or add Stir-ins, if desired.
Serve immediately.