Perfect Poached Eggs

3 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • water (1 1/2-inch in bottom of pot or a deep skillet)
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 8 eggs

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour 2 tablespoons of vinegar into the poaching water.
  2. 2
    Crack open eggs one at a time, into a small bowl.
  3. 3
    Bring the water to a boil, then reduce temperature.
  4. 4
    When water reaches a gentle simmer, pour egg into a ladle.
  5. 5
    Gently transfer eggs into simmering water.
  6. 6
    The egg whites will coagulate instantly & the vinegar will change the pH level of the poaching water.
  7. 7
    Poach the eggs for 3 minutes spooning the simmering water over the eggs.
  8. 8
    When the whites become opaque and feel firm to the touch they are done.
  9. 9
    Gently remove eggs with a slotted spoon and lay them on sheets of paper towel to dry.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately.

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