Easy Method for Poaching Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large wide saucepan two-thirds-filled with water to a boil, then add 2 teaspoons white vinegar.
2. 2
   Bring the water to a boil again, then lower the heat to a bare simmer.
3. 3
   Working one egg at a time crack an egg into a small bowl and slip it into the barely simmering water.
4. 4
   Once it begins to solidify, you can slip in another egg, until you have all four cooking.
5. 5
   Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let sit for 4 minutes.
6. 6
   (Remember which egg went in first, you'll want to take it out first.)
7. 7
   When it comes time to remove the eggs, gently lift out with a slotted spoon.
8. 8
   Note that the timing is a little variable on the eggs, depending on the size of your pan, how much water, how many eggs, and how runny you like them.
9. 9
   You might have to experiment a little with your set-up to figure out what you need to do to get the eggs exactly the way you like them.