Perfect Poached Eggs

Poached eggs can be intimidating, but with this easy method you are guaranteed perfect poached eggs every time, whether you like the yolks soft and runny or firm. Show more

Ready In: 9 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Fill a 10" high sided frying pan with water until near the top.
  2. Add salt and vinegar to the water and bring it to a boil.
  3. Meanwhile, place the eggs in separate small bowls (coffee mugs work too!).
  4. Once the water boils, remove it from the heat and add both eggs at the same time on opposite sides of the pan.
  5. Cover the pan with a lid and let sit for 3-1/2 minutes for a soft yolk or 4-1/2 minutes for a firmer yolk. Lift from pan with slotted spoon and serve.
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