How to Make Poached Eggs Fast

Poached eggs are a great lower fat alternative to fried eggs, and they taste great. They are great on toast, or by themselves. In this article you will learn how to quickly make poached eggs. It is so easy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A good Teflon brand or Non stick pan
• A rubber or plastic spatula, preferably slotted. NOT METAL
• White vinegar
• Butter knife
• Eggs

1. 

   First, fill the pan with hot water and bring to a boil on the stove. Only fill the pan enough to cover the eggs, this will reduce the time it takes to boil. Make sure to cover with a lid.

2. 

   Turn down the burner temperature to medium. Add vinegar. 1 teaspoon for 2-4 eggs. 2 teaspoons for 5-8 eggs. This step is imperative, the vinegar keeps the eggs from "falling apart", when lifted from the water. It saves a lot of time and a messy clean up.

3. 
   A plastic spoon is better! :)

   Add eggs. Be especially careful to not puncture the yolk with the shell.

4. 

   Watch the eggs! They can over cook very easily. To check if they are done scoop one out with your spatula or slotted spoon, using your butter knife cut the white part of the egg close to the yolk. If the white still looks a bit raw it needs to cook more, when doing this be especially careful to not cut the yolk open.

5. If you like the yolk runny you should take the eggs out when you notice that the white is cooked thoroughly. Eat them promptly as they continue to cook even after being removed from the water. If you prefer your eggs boiled hard wait a few more minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the right size pan when cooking poached eggs to save time. A big pan for many eggs, a small pan for a few.
• Its best to cook a maximum of 8 eggs in one pan.
• Have fun and experiment, if you don't get it right the next time try again!
• Don't use a metal spatula or spoon, as it can easily take the Teflon finish off the pan.
• Don't over do the vinegar! It will make the eggs taste very unpleasant.

Resources

• Great recipes!

[Nephilian]

on 4/11/2009 I never knew how to do this. Thanks for this simple, 5* article.

[starlet67]

on 4/9/2009 Very nice article! Great tips and pics for making poached eggs fast!5*

[ccard123]

on 4/9/2009 I love poached eggs these are great tips! 5* and recommended.

[poetryman69]

on 4/3/2009 not my cup of tea but interesting technique

[consignmentchic]

on 3/27/2009 This article has a good recipe, great instruction and wonderful use of photos! 5* Recommended ya!