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Sep 23, 2021

Poached Eggs

Ingredients:

4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Preparation:
Place two inches of water in a shallow pan and bring to a simmer.  Add vinegar. 

Poke a hole in the large end of each egg using a pin. This will release the air inside.  Boil the eggs for 10 seconds. You can count to ten slowly or use a kitchen timer.

Crack the eggs and pour them into a small bowl.  Slide the eggs, one at a time, into the simmering water and poach the eggs for 4 minutes.  Remove the eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon, and blot with paper towels or slide the eggs into a bowl of ice-cold water to halt the cooking process.

Remove the eggs from the cold water with a slotted spoon, and enjoy!

Variation:
Alternately, once eggs are in simmering water, turn off the heat, cover the pan and set the timer for 5 minutes.  Don’t peek or remove the lid.

History:
The main preparation is from Julia Child and the variation is from Alton Brown.

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