5 from 3 votes
Perfect Poached Eggs
Poached eggs form the foundation of many popular dishes like Eggs Benedict. Here's how to make the perfect poached eggs.
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
63 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prepare the water- Fill a wide pan or pot with water to a depth of at least 3 inches. Add about a tablespoon of vinegar and a small amount of salt (about 1 ½ teaspoons salt per ½ gallon of water). Bring the water to a gentle simmer- you should see small bubbles periodically rise to the surface.
- Prepare the egg- Crack the egg into a ramekin or cup.
- Put the egg in the water- Gently pour the egg from the cup into the poaching liquid. The egg will drop to the bottom of the pot and then rise to the surface.
- Cook the egg- Poach the egg for 3-4 minutes. A properly poached egg should have a fully coagulated egg white with a yolk that’s partially set (slightly thickened but still flowing).
- Remove the egg from the water- Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and blot on a paper towel to remove any excess water. Trim the edges with a knife if they’re ragged.
- Serve- Serve poached egg on toast or as desired.
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Notes
- Some people like to use the whirlpool method where you swirl the water with a slotted spoon to form a vortex before dropping an egg into the center. This may help the egg hold its shape as it cooks. This method is hard to do if you're cooking multiple eggs but if you're just poaching one egg, you can add this step.
Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.