Raised on a farm, we have fried eggs. I never had a poached egg. Here I am at 11:30 at night, come across you video and think I got to try it. Being we get about 35 eggs a day. I had a few eggs only hours old! 1145 I poach 2 eggs, Delicious! This is definitely top of the menu now in the mornings, or a midnight snack😂
Fried eggs are so good, I love crisping up the edges of the white and still have a runny yolk. But when it comes to Eggs Benedict poached eggs are the way. I bet your beautiful farm fresh eggs were perfect for this. 🙂
holy dung. It's 11:39 at night for me and Imma do the same thing lol. So I did 2 one after the other. My first one was ALMOST perfect in terms of shape. It was a nice solid single lump, but once I put it on a plate the yolk just kinda slipped out of hte whites even though they were solid. I decided 3 minutes wasn't enough, or I didn't make it hot enough. My 2nd attempt had a better consistency but I botched the egg drop somehow because after plopping it in the water it kinda drifted away from the center of my little swirl and ended up swirling all over streaking white all over. Probably could have used a wider pot I guess so as make the center a larger area to correctly hit or something
Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
discovered the ladle method a few months ago, brushing the ladle with some olive or veg oil, parcook it for literally 10 seconds, then dump the egg in. works every time and looks perfect!
Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
Thank you! It's so nice to have a video dedicated just to poaching an egg, even though you have instructions in your Eggs Benedict recipe. This way we can go straight to the eggformation we need😄
spot on instructions - no nonsense ! and on my first attempt with your instructions i made the most gorgeous poached eggs using the traditional method, so thank you because i will be cooking my eggs this way for the next month (bare minimum)!
@@marysmith8638 Nope: Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
I just used a ladle to poach an old egg. I did not remove the egg from the ladle for a couple of minutes. It worked perfectly. I will now use this method to poach eggs. You tried just once. You did not try any variations. You just pronounced the method as poor. I expect better. Making judgments based on insufficient evidence is not what you should be promoting.
I have tried so hard to poach an egg for years and I’m just not talented enough!😢 my mom loves poached eggs so much so I try! This may help thank you!❤️
Since learning to poach eggs, I generally have it for breakfast daily. It is a good reminder to have a time frame for the egg to cook. I don't usually vortex because I do two at a time, but it does look much better - using the vortex method, that is.
The eggs turned out wonderfully. I always wanted to make poached eggs and they never turned out, until now. Thanks so much for sharing this method. Now I can finally make eggs sardou!
I used to follow you religiously, then I had to go gluten free and stopped for awhile. BUT.... as I learned more and more about how to live and cook/bake gluten free, I have learned that I can adapt many regular recipes to accommodate my healthy requirements. Now I'm back to following you again and enjoying your recipes as I adapt them to being gluten free. This video was easy as making the egg needed no adjusting, I just need to put my egg on a gf piece of bread or english muffin. I am so happy to be back enjoying your videos!
Thank you for this. I always thought i was doing this right but it never looked like the pictures id seen or anyone elses. I wasn't actually doing this correctly. Appreciate your videos. Thanks!
Thank you for this, I enjoyed three delicious poached eggs after I couldn't fall asleep. They turned out fantastic after I followed your instructions. 😊
I just love watching you John! I’ve poached before but never tried the water vortex. Also, I’m going to make a real effort to use very fresh eggs, straight from the hen. ❤
John Kanell, I love your blog, U-tube and books. In fact you're the only one that speaks distinctly, explains exactly and is 100% entertaining. I would love to see you have a TV show. Prime time of course. Food Network Channel eat your heart out. P.S. I'm 87 and have learned to cook through your instruction.
Thank you! I tried the basic swirl version and it worked fine, since I had pretty fresh eggs. I'll try the strainer version too when I have less fresh eggs in the future!
Nope: Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
Omg!!! Ive had or thought to have a poached egg but felt froggy with extra time today before work. They turned out perfrct!! Thanks soo mucho. Video was on point.
I tried your preferred method of poaching eggs today! They were delicious and I can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning so that I can make poached eggs again! I do have one confession and one question about the technique. First, I didn't use a deep enough pot, so I didn't get a really deep vortex and my eggs were not the best looking, even though they still tasted great. I'll do better next time! My questions is: does egg temperature matter? Should I put the eggs in cold or let them warm up a bit before poaching them? Thank you for the video!
Thanks for the info. I recently tried the half water and half vinegar idea. I can't recall it having a vinegar taste. I think you have to watch the amount of time that they sit in the mixture. The advantage is you can do a few at a time unlike the swirling idea.
This worked perfectly (the traditional way). Even my older eggs did great. My only mistake was spinning the water too fast. I had them with grits I made imitating part of your shrimp and grit video. Awesome.
Saw this from Jeffrey Zakarian take a coffee mug fill it halfway with water crack the egg in the mug with the water and microwave for 45 seconds to 55 seconds depending on how much you want it done. It comes out perfect every time it’s just that easy.
I always use the half white wine vinegar half water method. Leave the egg for 10 mins in the solution and then cook it in simmering water. I can cook multiple egg at the same time. It comes out perfect every time. Perfect shape and DOES NOT taste like vinegar at all!
To hold egg whites together, when you take your eggs out of the fridge, place them in a bowl. Run hot water over the shells for 1 minute and let stand for 2 minutes. Crack your eggs into water that you added vinegar. Egg whites will stay together.
Could you PLEASE create a video going over your copper pots/pans and how to find quality brands? Maybe a full series going over all kitchen tools that are your go tos? I'm revamping my kitchen and having a hard time figuring out where I should invest (why I'm hoping you could go over copper!). ❤
How to poach an egg: First, you wait until the farmer is asleep. Then, carrying along a small container of 3-in-1 oil, you dink the hinges of the gate leading to the chicken coop ...
Try this. Get a small bowl, and some saran wrap. Lay the saran wrap in the bowl, add your egg, and then lift up the saran wrap around it. Hold it there with a clothes pin or elastic band. Toss that in the water. You can also spray the saran wrap with some cooking oil. You get a very decent shape and no lost bits of egg.
Thanks man, 2 out of 3 went well with the classical method. I broke the yoke on one of them when cracking them open, but managed to salvage that one, the other ended up being in there too long.
You need to try the microwave hack. One egg in a ramekin, cover with water to 1/2”, microwave on high for between 35-50 seconds (depending on the power of your machine). Perfect every time.
In a perfect world we would all just go to the backyard for a "Farm Fresh Egg" whenever we wish or drive to a local farm and have "Farm Fresh Eggs" gathered that same day. However, the vast majority of people purchase eggs at a grocery store because that is what is most available. Draining an egg in a fine mesh strainer for a few minutes works smashingly to deal with the watery stringy whites. It is appreciated when the reality of getting food is recognized by chefs and professional cooks.
You don't really need vinegar, you're right. Once you've poached a few eggs it becomes so easy. I actually use more water than that and create bigger whirlpool. I also watch it, vs. time it. The slotted spoon is key - I'll ease that under when I'm sure it's close and it allows me to lift and look and slowly put back in until it's fully cooked. I also have some paper towel where I'll leave my slotted spoon for a minute to let the water drain off. I usually only make 1-2... so I have no tips on mass production lol!
If you use the 50/50 vinegar water hack. It does not taste like vinegar if you leave it less than 10minutes ... this hack consists of preparing the mixture apart and drop craceked egg in, white will start to turn opaque, at about 10 minutes transfer with ladle to simmering water, no need for vortex , egg will cook in about 3 minutes , really nice and clean
Raised on a farm, we have fried eggs. I never had a poached egg. Here I am at 11:30 at night, come across you video and think I got to try it. Being we get about 35 eggs a day. I had a few eggs only hours old! 1145 I poach 2 eggs, Delicious! This is definitely top of the menu now in the mornings, or a midnight snack😂
Fried eggs are so good, I love crisping up the edges of the white and still have a runny yolk. But when it comes to Eggs Benedict poached eggs are the way. I bet your beautiful farm fresh eggs were perfect for this. 🙂
Heree at 11 25 🤣
holy dung. It's 11:39 at night for me and Imma do the same thing lol.
So I did 2 one after the other. My first one was ALMOST perfect in terms of shape. It was a nice solid single lump, but once I put it on a plate the yolk just kinda slipped out of hte whites even though they were solid. I decided 3 minutes wasn't enough, or I didn't make it hot enough. My 2nd attempt had a better consistency but I botched the egg drop somehow because after plopping it in the water it kinda drifted away from the center of my little swirl and ended up swirling all over streaking white all over. Probably could have used a wider pot I guess so as make the center a larger area to correctly hit or something
If you want to save time, you can fry them using a really good nonstick pan, but cook them with water instead of oil/butter. Perfect every time.
Try Turkish eggs. It's amazing.
I love poached eggs, and have tried all of the hacks. I like your method of creating a vortex to help the egg hold together. Thank you!
Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
I tried it and it works
discovered the ladle method a few months ago, brushing the ladle with some olive or veg oil, parcook it for literally 10 seconds, then dump the egg in. works every time and looks perfect!
Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
@@hariseldon3786it’s not as good as
@@Looofiias what?
Thank you! It's so nice to have a video dedicated just to poaching an egg, even though you have instructions in your Eggs Benedict recipe. This way we can go straight to the eggformation we need😄
spot on instructions - no nonsense ! and on my first attempt with your instructions i made the most gorgeous poached eggs using the traditional method, so thank you because i will be cooking my eggs this way for the next month (bare minimum)!
You are so relaxing to watch and the instructions are spot on without a lot of clinical mumbo jumbo.
I made my poached egg this morning using the strainer method and it worked perfectly, no vinegar or swirling the water around was needed.
@@marysmith8638 Nope: Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
What in the world do you mean by "clinical mumbo jumbo"? So what is your point?!
I just used a ladle to poach an old egg. I did not remove the egg from the ladle for a couple of minutes. It worked perfectly. I will now use this method to poach eggs. You tried just once. You did not try any variations. You just pronounced the method as poor. I expect better. Making judgments based on insufficient evidence is not what you should be promoting.
His recipe are always a masterpiece, dynamite. God bless you John
Thanks for this! Out of the hundreds of poached egg videos on RUclips, yours makes the best sense to me.
Literally my favorite breakfast to have every morning
Thanks for helping me step up my egg game. I've never made or had a poached egg. Easy and delicious.
I love you John. You make folks happy!
He also makes yolks happy!
How many minutes to cook the egg?
Finally bought your book. After 2 weeks it got here, in Brazil. Already made 3 recipes! ❤
Thank you for the tips. Hopefully, the next time I cook poached eggs, they are going to turn out great. With love from Australia 🇦🇺
I have tried so hard to poach an egg for years and I’m just not talented enough!😢 my mom loves poached eggs so much so I try! This may help thank you!❤️
You’re not alone … I tried and failed miserably
Since learning to poach eggs, I generally have it for breakfast daily. It is a good reminder to have a time frame for the egg to cook. I don't usually vortex because I do two at a time, but it does look much better - using the vortex method, that is.
The eggs turned out wonderfully. I always wanted to make poached eggs and they never turned out, until now. Thanks so much for sharing this method. Now I can finally make eggs sardou!
I really appreciate your encouragement ❤
I used to follow you religiously, then I had to go gluten free and stopped for awhile. BUT.... as I learned more and more about how to live and cook/bake gluten free, I have learned that I can adapt many regular recipes to accommodate my healthy requirements. Now I'm back to following you again and enjoying your recipes as I adapt them to being gluten free. This video was easy as making the egg needed no adjusting, I just need to put my egg on a gf piece of bread or english muffin. I am so happy to be back enjoying your videos!
Thank you for this. I always thought i was doing this right but it never looked like the pictures id seen or anyone elses. I wasn't actually doing this correctly. Appreciate your videos. Thanks!
Thank you for this, I enjoyed three delicious poached eggs after I couldn't fall asleep. They turned out fantastic after I followed your instructions. 😊
I just love watching you John! I’ve poached before but never tried the water vortex. Also, I’m going to make a real effort to use very fresh eggs, straight from the hen. ❤
Thank you so much. I used this video for my culinary class and my teacher said the egg looked gorgeous!
John Kanell, I love your blog, U-tube and books. In fact you're the only one that speaks distinctly, explains exactly and is 100% entertaining. I would love to see you have a TV show. Prime time of course. Food Network Channel eat your heart out. P.S. I'm 87 and have learned to cook through your instruction.
Thank you so very much!!! I have never heard of using vinegar!!! Great way to poach an egg!!! God Bless Us All!!!
The strainer changed the game for me!! It works every time. I was just writing it to you and you demonstrated it! I should have known you knew!
I always wondered what a poached egg was. I've never made one until today! I made two! 😅 Thank you for the tips. They were Delish!! ❤
Thank you! I tried the basic swirl version and it worked fine, since I had pretty fresh eggs. I'll try the strainer version too when I have less fresh eggs in the future!
Made my first poached eggs this morning thanks to you and they were wonderful!
I feel like this video gonna become legendary
What is a woman?
Nope: Crack 1 egg into a shallow cup filled with cold water so that the water is a finger level above the egg. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave for 1 minute (approximately). Done. Sorry to be a spoil-sport but this is not rocket science.
@@bxi1547 nope
I’ll try this for breakfast tomorrow, asparagus and all. You’ve given me the confidence boost I needed after the last disastrous attempt I made 😅
This was the most helpful egg poaching video I've watched! Thanks a lot John! 😊
Sure is! Why you choose that color makeup though?
Thank you very much for your help and kindness. We've done are first pouched egg and it was amazing. 🎉. God bless EVERYONE 🇮🇪
Thanks for the video ! Got it perfect from the first try. Didn't use vinegar, and did the first option.
Thank you, John!! Never a video I don’t learn from ❤
I didn’t know his name was John
@@timbofrey he say his name in every video.
Omg!!! Ive had or thought to have a poached egg but felt froggy with extra time today before work. They turned out perfrct!! Thanks soo mucho. Video was on point.
I tried your preferred method of poaching eggs today! They were delicious and I can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning so that I can make poached eggs again! I do have one confession and one question about the technique.
First, I didn't use a deep enough pot, so I didn't get a really deep vortex and my eggs were not the best looking, even though they still tasted great. I'll do better next time!
My questions is: does egg temperature matter? Should I put the eggs in cold or let them warm up a bit before poaching them? Thank you for the video!
The strainer hack has made my eggs immeasurably better. Thank you so much 😭💗
I do mine with little salt and vinigar i just love the taste
Poaching is illegal
😂😂😂
You are correct
Only if the eggs are stolen. 😂
Eggs are in season, it’s ok 😏
@@SoleEpiphanyeggs are always in season and delicious.
Everything you made is goooood thank you sooooo much always bless with your family much appreciated
Thanks for the info. I recently tried the half water and half vinegar idea. I can't recall it having a vinegar taste. I think you have to watch the amount of time that they sit in the mixture. The advantage is you can do a few at a time unlike the swirling idea.
Perfect at explaining and a calm soothing voice, makes me feel i can do anything, in any of your videos 😊 thank you!
My husband just loved poached eggs when he was living . I made them just like you with water and a little bit of vinegar.l
Thanks, Jonathan! I love fresh eggs but have a very limited access to them, sadly. Thank you!
That's my favorite too. Some egg distributors consistently have larger and fresher eggs. I think it's worth the effort to experiment.
I was taught all the methods you demonstrated. I find the sieve method to be the best by far.
This worked perfectly (the traditional way). Even my older eggs did great. My only mistake was spinning the water too fast. I had them with grits I made imitating part of your shrimp and grit video. Awesome.
Thank you John for another yummy recipe 💛🙏✨🤗
Thank you for your video. Going to try this today for the first time. You make it look so easy!
Loved your poached eggs experiment. I loved the last poached eggs ideas. Thank you for sharing. 😋😋😘😘🥰🥰.
Thank you for posting this video. I’ve been wanting to learn how to make this for a while now. And now I can say I did it on my second try. 👍
Saw this from Jeffrey Zakarian take a coffee mug fill it halfway with water crack the egg in the mug with the water and microwave for 45 seconds to 55 seconds depending on how much you want it done. It comes out perfect every time it’s just that easy.
I learn so much from Preppy Kitchen!
I hate this way - you gotta love this guy ❤❤❤
I always use the half white wine vinegar half water method. Leave the egg for 10 mins in the solution and then cook it in simmering water. I can cook multiple egg at the same time. It comes out perfect every time. Perfect shape and DOES NOT taste like vinegar at all!
To hold egg whites together, when you take your eggs out of the fridge, place them in a bowl. Run hot water over the shells for 1 minute and let stand for 2 minutes. Crack your eggs into water that you added vinegar. Egg whites will stay together.
The Vortex Method is awesome !! Thank You
So informative! Thanks for the clear instructions. I’ll have to try making them! 😊👍🏻 Fabulous channel, by the way.
Absolutely LOVE a poached egg. So easy to cook.
Could you PLEASE create a video going over your copper pots/pans and how to find quality brands? Maybe a full series going over all kitchen tools that are your go tos? I'm revamping my kitchen and having a hard time figuring out where I should invest (why I'm hoping you could go over copper!). ❤
Dear John! I hope you are ok? You look skinnier lately. All the best for you❤
Mind ya business
How to poach an egg:
First, you wait until the farmer is asleep. Then, carrying along a small container of 3-in-1 oil, you dink the hinges of the gate leading to the chicken coop ...
Lol!! Thanks for the tip!
😂
Here's a hack. You can also get yourself some free chicken breasts while poaching the egg if you bring a knife.
I love John's warmth and enthusiasm for what he does! Great info and content!
Good on you buddy, I have been poaching perfect eggs for over 40 years.
The vortex worked perfectly! Thank you!
I just love watching your videos. You make the most amazing food. My family and I thankyou. With love from Australia 🇦🇺
Try this. Get a small bowl, and some saran wrap. Lay the saran wrap in the bowl, add your egg, and then lift up the saran wrap around it. Hold it there with a clothes pin or elastic band. Toss that in the water. You can also spray the saran wrap with some cooking oil. You get a very decent shape and no lost bits of egg.
Thanks so much!! Making my first poached egg right now 😁
I'm still learning how to make it, but I started to make it to add to my ramen. it's so delicious😋
John, have you tried making ‘ deep-fried soft boiled eggs .’ I’d love to watch a video to learn how to make them. Sooooo delicious !
Thanks man, 2 out of 3 went well with the classical method. I broke the yoke on one of them when cracking them open, but managed to salvage that one, the other ended up being in there too long.
I love poached eggs!
You need to try the microwave hack. One egg in a ramekin, cover with water to 1/2”, microwave on high for between 35-50 seconds (depending on the power of your machine). Perfect every time.
Came after HowToBasic video, stayed for beautiful recipe!
In a perfect world we would all just go to the backyard for a "Farm Fresh Egg" whenever we wish or drive to a local farm and have "Farm Fresh Eggs" gathered that same day. However, the vast majority of people purchase eggs at a grocery store because that is what is most available. Draining an egg in a fine mesh strainer for a few minutes works smashingly to deal with the watery stringy whites. It is appreciated when the reality of getting food is recognized by chefs and professional cooks.
Vortex swirl. I learned something. thanks.
Not just a recipe, a how to!!
John, most of us don't have chickens in the yard. That sieve trick works good.
Thank you so much for your video did this for the first time and my egg came out great
So you can only do one egg at a time? Thank you for the video!!
Yum! Love poached eggs and can't wait to try this. Thank you!
I make poached eggs in the shell. 4 minute boil and done. Perfect runny yolk and no loss of egg whites.
I have been wanting to make ths type of egg! Thanks for posting how to!
Swirling method worked! Thank you!
He is correct!! It is very easy.
Thank you for the poached egg hack comparisons! Do you have any videos on home-made nut butters?
I'm so excited to try this. Thank you sooo much for all your hard work ❤
Thank you John; you always explain things so well with a little dash of humor. I love eggs!
You don't really need vinegar, you're right. Once you've poached a few eggs it becomes so easy. I actually use more water than that and create bigger whirlpool.
I also watch it, vs. time it. The slotted spoon is key - I'll ease that under when I'm sure it's close and it allows me to lift and look and slowly put back in until it's fully cooked. I also have some paper towel where I'll leave my slotted spoon for a minute to let the water drain off.
I usually only make 1-2... so I have no tips on mass production lol!
That was cool! And thank you John. I'm one of those people who are scared that I can't do it. Thank you for the pep talk to have me try it.
This looks good.👍 how fresh do the eggs have to be?
Getting rid of some of the egg white before poaching definitely helps
How are you not 500lbs! Everything you make looks so freaking good!
Great video John😊😊
I like you guy. You srem humble and cool lol. Thanks for thr advice. Im currently attempting to poach an egg. Wish me luck 😅🤙🏼
great techniques
If you use the 50/50 vinegar water hack. It does not taste like vinegar if you leave it less than 10minutes ... this hack consists of preparing the mixture apart and drop craceked egg in, white will start to turn opaque, at about 10 minutes transfer with ladle to simmering water, no need for vortex , egg will cook in about 3 minutes , really nice and clean
Brilliant explanation very helpful lunch my was gorgeous thank you 😊
Love all of your tips and tricks, as usual! Thanks!
Thankyou Sir, I will definitely try it ❤