Runny Shots: The Year in Food Porn

As we browsed through the year's food photography, one thing become undeniably clear: Sexy, dripping egg yolks were the "money shots" of food porn in 2011. Here are a few of our favorite yolky photos--"Runny Shots," if you will-- from 2011's slideshows.
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The Bacon and Egg Pillow.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Bacon and Egg Pillow.
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A mainstay on the lunch menu, the Cheeseburger, is Missouri grass fed beef, roasted garlic aioli, bacon, Iowa sharp cheddar and a fried egg served with roasted red potatoes.
Jennifer Silverberg
A mainstay on the lunch menu, the Cheeseburger, is Missouri grass fed beef, roasted garlic aioli, bacon, Iowa sharp cheddar and a fried egg served with roasted red potatoes.
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The Steak and Eggs at Liluma's Side Door.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Steak and Eggs at Liluma's Side Door.
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The Hooligan: A Dooley burger with fried bacon, an over-easy egg and a cheddar on a sesame-seed bun.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Hooligan: A Dooley burger with fried bacon, an over-easy egg and a cheddar on a sesame-seed bun.
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Dave & Tony's special Slinger Burger takes a steakburger, tops it with cheese sauce, chili, onions, fried egg and french fries and is served on a pretzel bun.
Jennifer Silverberg
Dave & Tony's special Slinger Burger takes a steakburger, tops it with cheese sauce, chili, onions, fried egg and french fries and is served on a pretzel bun.
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Moments before the runny shot: Veggie Hash - two sunny side up eggs, brussel sprouts, spinach, onion and potatoes.
Jennifer Silverberg
Moments before the runny shot: Veggie Hash - two sunny side up eggs, brussel sprouts, spinach, onion and potatoes.
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The Fungi Pizze is made with wild mushrooms, smoled mozzarella, garlic, basil, arugula, grana, olive oil, and you can add an egg for an additional fee. Any really...why wouldn't you?
Jennifer Silverberg
The Fungi Pizze is made with wild mushrooms, smoled mozzarella, garlic, basil, arugula, grana, olive oil, and you can add an egg for an additional fee. Any really...why wouldn't you?
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Red's Stacked Enchilada is four layers of corn tortillas with your choice of grilled chicken, shredded beef or smoked pork, served with adobe sauce or green chile. It is then topped with Red's melted cheese blend, and for a dollar more, a fried egg.
Jennifer Silverberg
Red's Stacked Enchilada is four layers of corn tortillas with your choice of grilled chicken, shredded beef or smoked pork, served with adobe sauce or green chile. It is then topped with Red's melted cheese blend, and for a dollar more, a fried egg.
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The English Breakfast. Fried eggs, bacon, beans, toast, tomato and sauteed mushroom.
Jennifer Silverberg
The English Breakfast. Fried eggs, bacon, beans, toast, tomato and sauteed mushroom.
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