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Poached Egg Tips

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Mission: Poachable

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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2 min
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Cook
8 min
Total:
10 min
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Ingredients

  • eggs

Directions

Always use fresh eggs. If you can't see the difference between the "thick" white and the "thin" white, the yolks will probably break in the pan. Always deliver the eggs to the pan with a custard cup or large spoon. Avoid cracking directly into the pan. When using a non-stick skillet cook in no more than an inch of water. If you don't have a non-stick pan, poach in a deep saucepan containing at least 3 inches of water. Always acidulate the poaching liquid with either vinegar or lemon juice (1 tsp per each cup of water). Bring liquid to a boil, add eggs, then remove from heat and cover. How long you ask? It depends on how many eggs. I like my yolks barely runny so I'll cook 4 eggs for 7 to 8 minutes depending on there size. Since more eggs will absorb more heat from the water, they will take longer to cook, so for large batches always include an extra "test" egg. Always remove eggs with a slotted spoon. Poached eggs can be refrigerated in ice water for up to 8 hours, then reheated in hot water. Do not re-boil.

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  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Michelle Kent, OH 08-19-2009

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    Thank you, Alton!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I have never been much of an egg person. After watching this show, I thought I might give poached eggs a shot. I never even... considered it before. Alton made it seem so easy, and it was! I have become a master at it, and I LOVE them! I've been making a poached egg with an extra egg white every morning for breakfast. I wake up looking forward to it. Just another example of the Food Network chefs making cooking easier and more fun. I always feel like I've learned something, and I'm never afraid to try it. Keep it up, Alton and Food Network!Read more
  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Lisa Sanford, FL 01-25-2009

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    Sweet relief!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I was seriously stressed about my first attepmt at poachng eggs. Way easier than I thought. A bit whispy but still turned... out great. Will probably use vinager instead of lemon juice next time. The tips definitley came in handy.Read more
  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Sean Peachtree City, GA 03-20-2008

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    Great!!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I just made poached eggs for the first time from this recipe. It was very easy and they turned out great. I was a little... scared to cook them for the amount of time that Alton said, and they came out a little runny. That will teach me! I cooked them for about four and half minutes. My three year old daughter loved them as well. Thanks Alton!Read more
  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Charles Boca Raton, FL 01-26-2008

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    Add egg disaster

    Rated: 2 stars out of 5
    I find that either with the non-stick pan or 3" in sauce pan, adding he eggs doesn't go as easily as it did in the show. This... might be a case for that uni-tasker: poached egg pan.Read more
  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Anonymous 01-19-2008

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    Poached eggs extravaganza

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Poached eggs are light and delicate and delisous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1... #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1Read more
  • recipe Poached Egg Tips
    Jennifer Las Vegas, NV 11-28-2007

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    I love you ALTON!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Dear AB, Loved this recipe! Am a foodie and a huge fan of your shows I have seen every episode of Good Eats and this was... one of my absolute favourites for basic kitchen skills! Keep up the great work and hope to see YOU compete on Iron Chef! I would gladly be your volunteer sous chef!Read more
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