Community Pick
Kittencal's Perfect Poached Eggs
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 7mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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3
ingredients
directions
- Grease a saucepan with a very small amount of melted butter or margarine (do not use cooking spray it will affect the taste of the eggs).
- Add in cold water to a depth of 2-inches in the saucepan.
- Add in milk and a pinch of salt to the water; bring to a boil then reduce to a light simmer.
- Holding the egg as close as possible to the simmering water break eggs one at a time into the water.
- Simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Carefully remove eggs with a slotted spoon.
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Reviews
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I knew, without a doubt, that Kitten would guide me thru making poached eggs, for the first time I might add, without a hitch - I was not disappointed. I like poached eggs but have always been afraid of trying to prepare them, but with Kitten's help I was able to make an elegant breakfast for my DH and myself this morning - thank you so much, again, Kitten for your guidance.
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Buttering the pan makes cleanup easier (I use a stainless steel saucepan), hence the 4 stars. I've always just made poached eggs in plain water; not sure what the milk was supposed to add but I couldn't tell the difference. For certain, five minutes is exceptionally too long unless you're actually going for hard boiled consistency.
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OMG! Hadn't seen this "Kitten" recipe until Faux Chef Lael brought it up. Just tried this tonight with some biscuits and sausage gravy. Why have I been strugglinging with poached eggs all my life and this worked beatifully? I think "Kitten's" love comes with every recipe....yea, that's the tic. Thanks Kitten, another 5 pluser!
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Kit, you never disappoint! Poached eggs are my all time favorite but I can NEVER make them right. They always turn into something that looks more like eggdrop soup. I end up settling for soft-boiled eggs which are always either too runny or too hard, and I always end up crunching on a shell. YUCK! I went through your LONG recipe list the other day, and found this and your scrambled egg recipe. I tried both and both are winners! Perfect texture, perfect taste. You are a culinary genious. I wish I knew you so I could give you a big hug for all the amazing tips, tricks and tasty treats. Thanks again!
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