poached eggs technique

How To Make poached eggs technique

• 1

  Put 1 1/2 inches of water in a deep large skillet and bring to a boil.
• 2

  Add vinegar to water and salt if using. The salt makes them firmer and less shiny. The vinegar helps hold them together.
• 3

  One at a time, break eggs into a saucer and slip into barely simmering water, keeping eggs as separated as possible.
• 4

  Cover skillet until egg whites coat over yolks.
• 5

  Remove cover. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until whites are firm but the yolks are still soft when touched with the back of spoon.
• 6

  With a slotted spoon or pancake turner, lift each egg from the water and rest on a folded paper towel to absorb excess water.
• 7

  Trim away the loose thin whites and place of serving plate or recipe calling for poached egg.
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