How to Poach an Egg
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Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

Poached Eggs

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 10 min
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 5 min
  • Yield: 4 eggs

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour enough water into a 10-inch nonstick skillet to measure no less than 1 1/2-inches, place over high heat, and bring to 190 degrees F. Add the vinegar. Gently crack each egg into a custard cup. Lower each cup into the water until it touches bottom and gently pour in the egg. Cook for 4 1/2 minutes, adjusting the heat to maintain the temperature. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, 1 at a time, to a tea towel lined plate. Trim the edges of the white with the side of a spoon and serve immediately. Eggs may be stored in ice water in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Reheat in hot water for 1 minute before serving.