Things You'll Need:
- Large sauce pan Liquid: water, stock or milk Wooden slotted spoon Food to be poached
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Step 1
Bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
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Step 2
Reduce the heat to simmer. The power level for simmering varies from stove to stove. Generally, an electric stove will hold a simmer at medium-low. A gas stove will simmer with a low flame.
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Step 3
Stir the liquid with the wooden slotted spoon until bubbles rise, but do not break the surface of the water. Introduce the food to be poached into the liquid.
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Step 4
Continue stirring until the liquid is at the level of a simmer, and cook the food being poached until cooked through. Remove the poached food with the wooden slotted spoon, and drain the food on paper towels.









