Poaching Egg Troubleshooting

[arago_sama]

Hi all

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[ipsafictura]

Along with the recommendation that others made to increase the temperature, I would not bother swirling the water (I've never found it necessary) and crack each egg into a metal measuring cup (or another heat safe container with a handle, some teacups work nicely) and then dip the cup into the water and gently slide the egg out, rather than cracking them above the water.

[tudorpot]

nods, also if you can find them - little metal or silicone rings might help- use a shallow pan, and perhaps a spoon/fork to tease the egg together gently.

[the_punk_hippie]

The way I used to make poached eggs was to put a piece of saran wrap in a cup, grease it, crack the egg into it, twist it shut, then put it in boiling water

I bought these awesome egg poachers now, they're made of silicone & they make it so easy - if you're going to make poached eggs on any sort of regular basis, I highly recommend them
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[a_boleyn]

I've also seen people break the egg into a ladle and then submerge the egg, ladle and all and cook it IN the ladle by holding the ladle submerged under the water until the egg is mostly set. At that point you can tip the egg over into the water and start on another egg, scooping out the poached egg with a slotted spoon to drain off most of the water.

[pinkstiletto510]

use a shallow pan, simmer the water, crack the egg into a bowl then ease it into the water (with a little vinegar)