Poached egg recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Check your egg is fresh by dropping it in a bowl of water.
2. 2
   If it floats it is not fresh and will not be great fro poaching
3. 3
   Break your egg into a bowl
4. 4
   Add a drop of white wine vinegar to a saucepan of water and bring to a boil then turn down the heat so that the water is just below a simmer
5. 5
   Pour the egg into the water in one quick motion
6. 6
   Cook for 3-4 minutes, checking it after about 2 1/2 minutes
7. 7
   Remove the egg from the saucepan and dry slightly on kitchen paper
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper