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Perfect Poached Eggs - 3 Ways
Learn three easy methods for making perfectly poached eggs with tender whites and soft, runny yolks for breakfast or brunch.
From YouTube · Mar 16, 2026
Learn three easy methods for making perfectly poached eggs with tender whites and soft, runny yolks for breakfast or brunch.
11 min
Prep time
4 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
1 to 3 servings
Yield
Ingredients
4 ingredients- eggs
- water
- vinegar (optional)
- salt (optional)
Method
9 steps- Fill a pan with water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add a splash of vinegar to the water if desired.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl.
- Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon.
- Slide the egg gently into the center of the whirlpool.
- Cook the egg for 3-4 minutes until the white is set but yolk is runny.
- Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Repeat for additional eggs using the same method.
- Serve the poached eggs as desired.
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