Poached Eggs

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I grew up using a metal poaching gadget that fit into a skillet. Here’s an old way that turns out delightful, creamy Poached Eggs. Thank you, Julia Child, for the lesson! I will never go back!

We love eggs at our house. In fact, we have them most every morning for breakfast. Sometimes we change things up with oatmeal. But not often. And why not? They are low-carb, low-calorie, a good source of protein, inexpensive, and they help raise your “good” cholesterol.

Plus there are so many ways to make eggs. Scrambled, Hard or Over-Easy, in a casserole, a quiche, in an omelet or as a Frittata. Serve them with ham, or sausage, or with pancakes. So many variations and they all taste wonderful! Who could get bored!

A few tips when making Poached Eggs:

Spray your pan with cooking spray. I found that it helps with clean-up. Otherwise, the egg white sticks to the pan and very difficult to scrub off. Lesson learned. Always spray your pan when you make poached eggs.
If you don’t raise your own chickens and have fresh eggs, or are unable to buy them, add a little vinegar to the water. It will help your eggs stay together and not spread out in a very ugly mess. Vinegar works. Trust me. And it doesn’t alter the final taste.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and then slip the eggs directly into the water, close to the water. It helps keep the egg together.
Allow the eggs to float to the top before trying to turn them. Then let them cook for the length of time you prefer your yolks to be cooked. 4-6 minutes is a good amount of time.
Be sure to place the cooked eggs on a paper towel to drain the excess water. Otherwise, you’ll have water pooling into your toast.

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Poached Eggs

I grew up using a metal poaching gadget that fit into a skillet. Here's an old way that turns out delightful, creamy poached eggs. Thank you, Julia Child, for the lesson!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Eggs

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 11

Servings:

Equipment

Cuisinart Cookware

All-Clad Cookware

Wire Strainer

Ingredients

2-3 quarts water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar optional
4 large eggs fresh is best
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a simmering boil, adjusting temperature as needed to maintain a light boil. If you don't have fresh eggs, it is recommended that you add vinegar to the water, to help keep the egg from scattering into a horrible mess.
Crack eggs, one-at-a-time, into a small bowl and carefully slip egg into the water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Allow to cook for 4-6 minutes, until you have the consistency of yolk that you desire. Once eggs float to the top, I like to turn them once with a wooden spoon.
Remove from water with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on a paper towel before serving. Season with sea salt and pepper. Serve with toast and bacon.