poultry essentials: the perfect poached egg
In my business, I do a lot of poached eggs. So, you might say I have poached eggs down to a science. Besides the egg, you only need two other things: white vinegar, and boiling water… that is essentially it. The reason for the vinegar is to help in firming up the whites. If you use this method, you will have perfectly cooked whites, and a dreamy/creamy yolk. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1 large fresh egg
- 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
- OPTIONAL ITEMS
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- - parmesan cheese, freshly ground, to taste
- - whatever you wish to add
How To Make poultry essentials: the perfect poached egg
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE -
Step 2To make poached eggs you need the freshest eggs possible. As eggs age, the whites are the first to break down. If you want a firm white for a poached egg, they need to be fresh.
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Step 3Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 4Crack open the egg, and add the white vinegar.
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Step 5Set a pan of water on the stove until it comes to the boil, and then use a spoon to gently swirl the water.
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Step 6Drop the egg into the water, and then take the pan off the heat for 4 – 5 minutes.
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Step 7After the allotted time, remove from the water, and drain.
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Step 8PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 9Use wherever you need a poached egg. In this example, the egg is on a piece of buttered toast with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Enjoy.
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Step 10Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Eggs
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