Perfect Poached Eggs

Per serving

72.2kcal
6.3гProteins
4.8гFats
0.4гCarbs

Serve on buttered toast for a "regular" Sunday breakfast or make Eggs Benedict or Eggs Florentine for a "special" occasion! The eggs should be cold & as fresh as possible.

Ingredients

  • water

    1 1/2-inch in bottom of pot or a deep skillet

  • vinegar2 tablespoons
  • eggs8

Step-by-step instructions

  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.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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