Description
No watery whites or broken yolks here! Follow these tips and tricks to make the perfect poached egg every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium egg, fresh and chilled
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the vinegar and reduce to a low simmer.
- Crack egg into a ramekin or small bowl. Gently stir the simmering water with a slotted spoon before adding the egg to create a whirlpool-like current
- Slowly tip the egg into the water, white first. Cook for 3 minutes. Repeat this step with the second egg (you can have both eggs cooking in the pot at the same time).
- Remove the egg with a slotted spoon, cutting off any icky edges, and gently pat dry with a paper towel. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a full list of tips to get the perfect poached egg, read the full blog post (how to make the perfect poached egg)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
