Perfectly Poached Eggs Recipe + Soft | Medium | Hard Poached

No need to look around anymore this is the easiest most fool-proof way to make perfectly poached eggs every single time.

Poached eggs are shelled eggs that are cooked in simmering water until the desired internal temperature has been achieved. Utilizing this method is a very healthy way to prepare an egg while still being able to have a runny yolk.

The most common way to poach an egg is by creating a vortex in the water. You achieve this by stirring the water with a spoon in a vigorous circle once it is lightly simmering. All you do at this point is drop in the egg and wait for it to cook. If you are looking to incorporate more eggs into your diet without all of the oil and fat, then this is your method.

Ingredients for this recipe:

• 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
• 3 eggs
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Serves 3

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

1. Add the vinegar to a medium-size pot of simmering water in between low and medium heat.
2. While the water is heating crack the eggs into 3 separate small bowls and set them aside.
3. Next, using a spoon vigorously stir the simmering water in a circle for about 10 seconds.
4. Immediately pour 1 egg into the center of the vortex and cook for 2:30 to 3:00 minutes for an over-easy style yolk.
5. Remove the yolk using a slotted spoon making sure to get off any excess water and season with salt and pepper and serve.

Chef Notes:

Make-Ahead: Poached eggs are meant to be eaten immediately after cooking.

How to Reheat: Reheat the poached eggs by adding them to hot simmering water until warm. You can also warm in the microwave.

How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Poached eggs do not freeze well.

White distilled vinegar is the best option to use.

You may also use a whisk to create the vortex in the water.

Any color egg will work for this recipe.

When the water is simmering, there will be bubbles at the bottom of the pan, but they should not be breaking the surface.

[blackpiano]

I'm a beginner in poached eggs. Your steps and explanation are very simple. I will give this a try tomorrow!

[nataliatrevino]

Thank you much! The over hard egg seems perfect for me! Just a tiny bit of creaminess inside. I never liked eggs as a kid but for some reason I'm eating more and more eggs in my 20s. Still not a big fan of the runny yolk, tho hahahaha. Will have to work my way through that one.

[yeqeuyq]

thank u so muchh!!! you’re the only video that showed how to do the hard one

[autumnspring]

Best video on this! Most others just show you how to make it one way. Over easy. Also yours shows alternative poaching option without vortex!

[breanarucker]

Wow! This is the best instruction video I’ve ever seen. Clear, concise, soothing voice, very knowledgeable! Thank you

[arieldaunay]

I just LOVE your approach. Thank you so much for what you’re offering and doing. These videos are excellent ♥️

[virginiabrooks]

Perfect medium egg! Love it! Thank you.

[lindaclad]

Yes! They look perfect! Definitely will be using this method from now on!!!

[nawaratchaiphakdi]

Best video, best tutor n best notes all written in description box. You should deserve more subscribers you earned it. Tq

[davidmayse]

Thanks for taking the mystery and fear away from one of life's simple pleasures, I will enjoy!

[frogman]

Thank you. I've been looking for type/time video for a while.

[colorlessoz]

This Saturday I am gonna surprise my husband! He loves over easy eggs and he just does it normal on a skillet. I have tried and tried and mess it up always but I can't with this way!

[sweetmery]

Exactly what I was looking for now ! Cheers from Morocco <3

[dsousa]

I love poached eggs. How about some Hollandaise sauce to compliment 😋

[jammydoughnuts]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you! I think I’ll use the second method so I can poach more than one egg at once.

[sadfatdragon]

Do you have any tips for making a lot at once? It seems whenever I need to poach eggs it takes forever and as I have to feed a large crowd the timing can get hectic.

[maureengannaway]

Now I'm gonna be an egg master because of you. Do you have a homemade cinnamon rolls recipe minus the yeast.

[donnabeaty]

Wondering if you could salt the water? Thanks for sharing your methods and times!

[seawolf]

Would seasoning the water with salt have any effect on the egg ? Such as preventing the coagulation.

[elaineleblanc]

Love a poached egg on toast with a little salt and pepper. Mmmm.