How to Perfectly Poach Eggs

Name: How to Perfectly Poach Eggs
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Large eggs: 4

Poached eggs are now my favorite way to prepare eggs. It's so easy, and with these tips below, you will have perfectly poached eggs every time.

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Ingredients

1 Done	Bring a large - meaning wide, but shallow - pot of water to boil. You do not want too much water in the pot - the water should just cover the eggs once you add them - no more than that.
2 Done	Once boiling, add a pinch of salt to the water. (If you have read recipes that call for vinegar, it is truly not necessary and have found that the egg whites are not as smooth with vinegar).
3 Done	Using Ramekins, crack each egg into one ramekin - you can do one at a time, but if you have four ramekins, the eggs will cook evenly together. It is important to use a ramekin because it will help keep the shape of the egg and the egg whites in tact. (See below for ramekin recommendations).
4 Done	Place the first ramekin as close to the water as possible and let the whole egg slide right in the water. Repeat with the remaining three. Then immediately turn the heat down to medium and let the eggs cook for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5 Done	Equipment Recommendations Any simple ramekin will do, e.g., :<br />
6 Done	Equipment Recommendations A spider strainer works best to handle the delicate eggs: <br />