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Chef John's Poached Eggs

Want to make a special breakfast? Chef John has tips for making poached eggs ahead of time--which is a great way to prepare eggs benedict.
Makes:2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, as fresh as possible

Directions

Prep:10 mCook:15 mReady:25 m
  1. Fill a bowl with ice water.
  2. Fill a saucepan with cold water and place over medium heat; stir in vinegar and salt. Bring to a gentle, slow simmer and reduce heat to low.
  3. Break each egg into a separate small ramekin; place a ramekin close to the surface of the water and gently pour egg into the simmering water. Let egg white set for a minute or two and use a silicone spatula to gently lift egg from the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking. Cook until white is firm and yolk is runny, about 6 minutes.
  4. Lift poached egg from water using a slotted spoon and transfer gently to bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Reheat eggs for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes in very gently simmering water and remove with a slotted spoon. Tap bottom of slotted spoon containing egg on a dry paper towel to remove any excess water before serving.

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