Perfect Poached Eggs

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This recipe demonstrates a foolproof method for making multiple, perfectly poached eggs at once. By using a large skillet and cooking the eggs off the heat, you'll get neatly formed whites and creamy, runny yolks every time, without the usual mess or fuss.

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Cooking Time
About 10 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
Makes 8 eggs

🍳 Cooking Flow

Bring salted and vinegared water to a rolling boil in a large skillet. → Crack eggs into small, separate cups. → Remove the skillet from the heat and gently slide all eggs into the water. → Cover and let the eggs poach off the heat for exactly 5 minutes. → Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on a paper towel, and season before serving.

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Ingredients List

Large eggs:8
Water:Enough to almost fill a 12-inch skillet
White vinegar:2 tablespoons
Salt:1 teaspoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper:To taste, for serving

Important Notes

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Using a wide, 12-inch skillet is preferable to a deep saucepan as it allows for more even cooking and makes it easier to add the eggs.

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Adding a little white vinegar to the water helps the egg whites to set quickly, preventing them from becoming frayed and messy.

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By cracking the eggs into cups first, you can add them all to the skillet at once, ensuring they all cook for the same amount of time.

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Cooking the eggs off the heat in sub-boiling water is a gentle method that prevents them from being agitated by bubbles, resulting in a more uniform shape.

📺Channel:America's Test Kitchen
👀Views:2,142,005
👍Likes:3,583
📅Published:9/5/2013

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