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Poached Eggs

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

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Poached Eggs

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How to Make Poached Eggs

Poached eggs are, in my opinion, the best way to enjoy eggs. And learning how to make poached eggs is easy.

With this poached eggs recipe, you'll be making Eggs Benendict every week.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Fill a wide, shallow saucepan or skillet with about 2-3 inches of water. Add the vinegar.

  2. Bring to a fast simmer over medium to medium-high heat. You will see bubbles around the edges of the pan and under the surface but not on the surface. An instant-read thermometer should read 180 degrees.

  3. Crack the eggs into 4 individual ramekins or small bowls. If the any of the yolks breaks, use that egg for something else, and start with another egg.

  4. When the water is ready, gently slide the eggs, one at a time, into the pan. It's easiest if you dip the ramekin or small bowl under the water and let the egg slide out.

  5. Cook the eggs for 2-4 minutes, using a timer. Two minutes will yield eggs with runny yolks. Four minutes will give you yolks that are set.

  6. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon. Blot gently dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

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