A simple, beginner-friendly method for making tender poached eggs with firm whites and warm, runny yolks using a gentle simmer and simple kitchen tools
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Western
Keyword poached eggs, easy poached eggs, beginner poached eggs, runny yolk, how to poach an egg
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Resting/Draining 1 minuteminute
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Calories 72kcal
Equipment
1 Wide saucepan or pot
1 small bowl
1 slotted spoon
1 Paper Towels
1 knife
Ingredients
Fresh eggs, water, white vinegar (optional), salt, black pepper