Easiest poached eggs

No special equipment required

Poached eggs used to be something that I reserved for eating at restaurants… until I realized you don’t need special tools, no specialized training, and no hassle. These tips for easiest poached eggs will bring your Sunday brunch staple experience home to your very own kitchen!

Is poaching eggs hard, or is it soft, medium or hard?

Everyone will tell you that poaching eggs is difficult, but really it’s just a matter of a) making sure yolk doesn’t break and b) not over/undercooking said yolk. Otherwise, it’s pretty straight forward.

Vinegar is the secret ingredient

Like when boiling eggs, adding a teaspoon or two of white vinegar to your water will help hold everything together a little. Not enough, of course, that will change the flavour of your eggs (who wants sour eggs? Nobody.), but just enough for science to help out.

Boil vs simmer

Remember, the water will cool down as soon as you add the eggs, because they are cooler than the boiling water. Before cracking the egg into the water, turn the water down from a full boil, but keep it pretty hot. It will cool immediately.

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How to Poach Eggs

Prep Time1 min

Active Time9 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: eggs, how to, poach, poached eggs

Yield: 2 eggs

Cost: $1

Equipment

• Poacher (optional)

Materials

• 2 eggs
• 3 cups water (2-3 inch deep in medium pot)
• 1-2 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

• Bring water to a boil in a medium pot.
• Add 1-2 tsp of white vinegar. Reduce heat.
• Into a ladle or large flat spoon, crack eggs directly into hot water. Do not break yolk.
• Let cook until desired done-ness, 6-9 minutes.
• Remove from heat; remove from water with a slotted spoon. Enjoy!

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