Poaching Eggs: Tips & Techniques for Perfect Results

[jnsr96]

Hi...One of my customers asked for a tip on poaching eggs. Does anyone know of any tips or techniques on doing this? Thanks!

 

[Crystal Patton]

It's best to wear dark clothing and go in at night. The chicken make a lot of noise so you need to be quick ... Oh, wrong poaching. Tee-hee.

Sorry hon, I have NO CLUE, but I couldn't resist a little sillyness.

 

[scottcooks]

Butter a food prep bowl liberally. Crack the egg into it. Lower into a pan of simmering water and cover the pan with a lid for 3-5 minutes.

Remove onto toast, enjoy.

 

[chefann]

To poach directly in the water, crack an egg into a bowl - you'll pour it from the bowl to get a more controlled shape than cracking in directly into the water. If you use a measuring cup, like the 1-cup Easy Read, there's a spout and it'll be less messy. Use a wide pan, so that it's easier to get the eggs in and out - the 10" skillet is great. Fill it with a couple inches of water and add a teaspoon of white vinegar. The vinegar helps keep the white together. Bring the water to a simmer. Carefully slide the egg from the bowl into the water. Cook 2-3 minutes (which will result in set whites and runny yolks). Remove from water with a slotted spoon.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

It's best to wear dark clothing and go in at night. The chicken make a lot of noise so you need to be quick ... Oh, wrong poaching. Tee-hee.

Sorry hon, I have NO CLUE, but I couldn't resist a little sillyness.

LOL - thanks for the laugh this morning. That was funny!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Ann said it perfectly, be sure to use the vinegar...it really helps!

 

[jnsr96]

Thanks so much!! I enjoyed the laugh too

 

[Crystal Patton]

I was hopin' it went over OK - I just couldn't NOT make a joke.

Hope your customer was successful!

 

[kam]

It's best to wear dark clothing and go in at night. The chicken make a lot of noise so you need to be quick ... Oh, wrong poaching. Tee-hee.

Sorry hon, I have NO CLUE, but I couldn't resist a little sillyness.

Thanks for the laugh! I needed that today.