How to Poach Eggs

Learn how to poach eggs in just three easy steps--no fancy equipment required!

Poached eggs make an impressive breakfast or brunch perched on toast or as the key component of Eggs Benedict. Plus, they're delicious and so easy to make. In this video, you'll learn how to poach eggs. You'll get advice on the tools to use for poaching and see how to get the plumpest, prettiest poached eggs. We'll show you how to slip the fresh cracked eggs gently into a pan of boiling water and how to keep the whites from spreading out too much. You'll learn the signs that tell you when the eggs are ready, and get tips to ensure a soft landing when you remove them from the boiling water. There's also a smart tip for making poached eggs in advance to feed a large crowd.

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[xphire]

Very nice video. Thanks! Only thing I would suggest is explaining the purpose for the vinegar and salt instead of just telling us to do it.

[kb2yby1]

LIke that Pampered Chef. I see. I have an easier method making them in the micro.

[Tintalasia]

I do wish the tutorial mentioned how on earth to get the eggs off the now-soggy paper towel.

[bookwyrm217]

I never used the vinegar until my husband did it. I think it does make a big difference in how they cook up

[FumioFunakoshi]

I'm not sure about the salt, but the addition of vinegar helps the egg white to wrap around the yolk. I've tried it without vinegar but I've had better luck with vinegar. A teaspoon of vinegar to three cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt seems to work the best for me.

[UhTheeNuh89]

what's the reason for adding vinegar and salt?

it'd be helpful if the video also told us why we should do things (instead of just telling us to do it without explanation)

[ayeshanasirarain]

i always wanted to know how to poach eggs n i will surely try this soon! thnx fr da video! =)

[AttackOfTheThumbs]

Just cannot stand the way the eggs were being cracked :(

Crack on flat surfaces!

I never use any vinegar. Just get spoon and start swirling the water and drop eggs into the centre and they stay in one piece. I've never tried doing more than three this way, but I dump them all in at once and it's not a problem.

[tymothybates]

Thank and this is wonderful to have closed captioned included. :) I also use poach eggs with Raman noodles too.