Poached Eggs

When I was a young girl I did not know what a poached egg was. We were raised on a farm where we got fried or scrambled eggs because there were too many of us to get special treatment. So we all got the same thing. I figure there are some out there who do not know how to poach an egg. Show more

Ready In: 9 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Use an egg poacher and follow manufacturers directions.
  2. ~~~~~~OR Fill a small skillet with water.
  3. Bring water to a full boil.
  4. Reduce heat to just below simmering.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar.
  6. Break egg carefully into water.
  7. If white spreads, push it toward center with a spoon.
  8. Cook for approximately 4 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
  9. Remove egg with a slotted spoon.
  10. Serve on English muffin or toast.
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