poached eggs technique

How To Make poached eggs technique

• Step 1
  Put 1 1/2 inches of water in a deep large skillet and bring to a boil.
• Step 2
  Add vinegar to water and salt if using. The salt makes them firmer and less shiny. The vinegar helps hold them together.
• Step 3
  One at a time, break eggs into a saucer and slip into barely simmering water, keeping eggs as separated as possible.
• Step 4
  Cover skillet until egg whites coat over yolks.
• Step 5
  Remove cover. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until whites are firm but the yolks are still soft when touched with the back of spoon.
• Step 6
  With a slotted spoon or pancake turner, lift each egg from the water and rest on a folded paper towel to absorb excess water.
• Step 7
  Trim away the loose thin whites and place of serving plate or recipe calling for poached egg.
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