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Perfect Poached Eggs - 3 Ways

Make Perfect Poached Eggs - 3 Ways from Jamie Oliver with 4 ingredients and 9 clear steps.

Jamie Oliver

Make Perfect Poached Eggs - 3 Ways from Jamie Oliver with 4 ingredients and 9 clear steps.

4 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
1-3
Yield

Ingredients

4 ingredients
  • eggs
  • water
  • vinegar (optional)
  • salt (optional)

Method

9 steps
  1. Fill a pan with water and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add a splash of vinegar to the water if desired.
  3. Crack an egg into a small bowl.
  4. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon.
  5. Slide the egg gently into the center of the whirlpool.
  6. Cook the egg for 3-4 minutes until the white is set but yolk is runny.
  7. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  8. Repeat for additional eggs using the same method.
  9. Serve the poached eggs as desired.
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