Perfect Poached Egg Hack

Ingredients

• 1 Egg (Large, fresh)
• 0.25 cup White Vinegar (Used for the soaking solution; equal parts with water)
• 0.25 cup Water (Used for the soaking solution; equal parts with vinegar)
• Hot Sauce (For serving (fyrstarter brand suggested))

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine equal parts water and white vinegar (enough to submerge an egg).

2. 2

   Carefully crack the egg into the water and vinegar mixture.

3. 3

   Allow the egg to sit in the mixture for at least 10 minutes. This allows a soft layer to form on the outside of the whites, which prevents them from separating in the boiling water.

4. 4

   While the egg soaks, bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil).

5. 5

   Gently pour the egg from the bowl into the simmering water.

6. 6

   Poach the egg for approximately 3 to 3.5 minutes, depending on your desired yolk consistency.

7. 7

   Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and serve immediately, topped with hot sauce if desired.

Notes

The vinegar soak creates a 'skin' on the egg white that keeps it together during the cooking process. For jammy yolks, users suggest 3.5 minutes of cook time.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• eggs
• poached eggs
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• easy recipe
• cooking hack