POACHED EGGS | how to poach an egg (perfectly)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 11 тыс.

  • @Downshiftology
    @Downshiftology  6 лет назад +3248

    Hi guys! For those of you who may be a little intimidated with making poached eggs at home, I hope today's tutorial will show you just how easy it is! You can store poached eggs for 4-5 days in the fridge (see more tips in the recipe post), so they're also great for meal prep! What's your favorite breakfast with poached eggs? xo - Lisa

    • @giuliapecchia6939
      @giuliapecchia6939 6 лет назад +36

      Downshiftology have you ever heard about cooking several poached eggs using mini bowls in the pot? I know that it helps to maintain the spherical shape!

    • @lilrichycook573
      @lilrichycook573 6 лет назад +17

      Well, being I have never cooked poached eggs before... I don't have the recipe as of yet :-)

    • @karolhina
      @karolhina 6 лет назад +23

      Thx for that tip with egg whites seperating liquid ;) , Btw Guys If you havent vinegar you should do it without it , it works too

    • @albertsaja5702
      @albertsaja5702 6 лет назад +11

      This is the answer from my childhood question, how could an egg restaurant be served like this?

    • @harikeshchaudhary6431
      @harikeshchaudhary6431 6 лет назад +9

      Downshiftology loved your video😘😘😘😘😘😘
      Your passion and work for food is really crazy......
      Keep it up...
      Love from India.😘😘😘😘

  • @alecthemad
    @alecthemad 4 года назад +2727

    This is exactly what you want out of a video on cooking. A quick explanation, pointing out possible mistake with a demonstration, and nothing drags on too long losing important points in filler.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +127

      Glad this video was helpful for you 😊

    • @johnyw5781
      @johnyw5781 4 года назад +28

      I agree very informative and useful thanks

    • @andrinesalem7982
      @andrinesalem7982 4 года назад +5

      Exactly!

    • @FR-zz2bj
      @FR-zz2bj 4 года назад +8

      Would have been perfect with no music

    • @aisling8092
      @aisling8092 4 года назад +8

      alecthemad very true and an example recipe at the end really added to the video

  • @amicusswitchback1533
    @amicusswitchback1533 5 лет назад +2193

    Don’t you just just love someone who starts with “I sat poaching eggs in 200 different ways... so that you don’t have to...”
    Now that’s a professional! 🤗

    • @TheGrandmaster1
      @TheGrandmaster1 5 лет назад +27

      Bless her heart. She suffered so we don't have to.

    • @xblitzx394
      @xblitzx394 5 лет назад +1

      Man you are a eugene

    • @haralbi
      @haralbi 5 лет назад +6

      First time on this channel and those words made me subscribe right away. Professional, hard working and way to go.

    • @wilma1866
      @wilma1866 5 лет назад

      @@haralbi - same here.

    • @DR-mp4gv
      @DR-mp4gv 5 месяцев назад

      Martha Stewart 2.0 :-)

  • @anbush0621
    @anbush0621 4 года назад +1394

    It’s something to learn during quarantine

  • @KennyBurchard
    @KennyBurchard 2 года назад +507

    I had never made a poached egg before (I'm 53). Today, I wanted one for breakfast on some avocado toast, so I brought up this video, watched it, and followed this with absolute precision. I made one for me and one for my wife, and she and I agreed that they came out absolutely perfectly. We were blown away. My first two poached eggs EVER were as perfect as anything I've ever had at a restaurant. Thanks for the great tutorial.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  2 года назад +24

      Great to hear your poached eggs turned out perfectly Kenny!

    • @adamfulghum4475
      @adamfulghum4475 2 года назад +5

      Lmfao wow just wow

    • @makisp.1428
      @makisp.1428 2 года назад +8

      I'm 61 and have never made a poached egg. After watching this GREAT demonstration, I'm ready!!

    • @potato1084
      @potato1084 2 года назад +6

      I’m gonna try these tomorrow for the first time😂 It’s about 2am rn and I’m craving poached eggs like crazy

    • @andyxj8
      @andyxj8 Год назад +1

      pretentious

  • @johntitusvistal3802
    @johntitusvistal3802 4 года назад +426

    Aside from the fact that she did all that experimentation for us, to get to the perfect way to poach an egg, she seems like an all-around great person, and one who would be good company for breakfast or any other meal. Not all RUclips presenters have that easygoing air.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +34

      Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 I hope this method works out for you and that you continue to learn a few new things from my channel.

    • @jonarylvillasinmakeupartis4151
      @jonarylvillasinmakeupartis4151 4 года назад +4

      I agree

    • @ol-Sean-lo
      @ol-Sean-lo 4 года назад +1

      I would happily wake up next to her and enjoy a nice poached egg for breakfast.

    • @octpod3923
      @octpod3923 4 года назад

      My hunger cant wait that long

    • @jdmosaics
      @jdmosaics Год назад +1

      Wonderful info… but I use my microwave and poach in a cup for less than a min… all done with a pretty shape❤

  • @WolfShadowwhisper
    @WolfShadowwhisper 5 лет назад +2791

    I firmly believe that the easiest way to poach an egg is to wait until the hen is not looking, then poach the egg as quickly as possible from her nest.

    • @WolfShadowwhisper
      @WolfShadowwhisper 5 лет назад +20

      @Raktim Kalita lol

    • @orcokiwo6703
      @orcokiwo6703 5 лет назад +16

      WUAJAJA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 👍

    • @WolfShadowwhisper
      @WolfShadowwhisper 5 лет назад +22

      @Thomast Tham Thanks :) I love playing with words and couldn't resist. lol

    • @cuteagrawal
      @cuteagrawal 5 лет назад +3

      😂 😂

    • @WoogieboogieOG
      @WoogieboogieOG 4 года назад +3

      This is the worst comment or pun or funny I have seen in my 20 years on RUclips. Please look into Switzerland laws and do us all a favor please for Jesus mother and Joseph sake.

  • @smalltowndowntown9199
    @smalltowndowntown9199 3 года назад +10874

    After you eat breakfast, you can spend the rest of the day washing dishes from your breakfast.

    • @vmax8481
      @vmax8481 3 года назад +432

      correct --- when finished, now it's only 35 more minutes, then its daylight (the next morning), ready to start all over again..... saving grocery money because no time to prepare lunch or dinner.....
      A great "weight loss" program.......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @faliahamara9914
      @faliahamara9914 3 года назад +39

      😂

    • @bigiedieot
      @bigiedieot 3 года назад +183

      Its not that many dishes

    • @Myke_Lemons
      @Myke_Lemons 3 года назад +345

      That's is how life is supposed to work. It takes effort not just drifting.

    • @patrickguynn8900
      @patrickguynn8900 3 года назад +90

      Dish washer

  • @christofercruz1693
    @christofercruz1693 Год назад +45

    Hi, I just felt the need to comment: I'm 27 and never learned how to cook properly, and this video made it EASY to make poached eggs. They were perfect, firm and tasty! This video is definitely one I'll be sharing with anyone else that thinks poached eggs are hard to make

  • @rumisarma1074
    @rumisarma1074 4 года назад +771

    I did it! Yes I did it
    I made scrambled eggs in water

  • @vish3670
    @vish3670 4 года назад +706

    I don't know why people would dislike this video. She's telling us what we should and shouldn't do to get a nice poached egg.
    I think it's worth the 7 minutes

    • @BIOSHOCKFOXX
      @BIOSHOCKFOXX 4 года назад +13

      It's one of the youtube's most guarded secret honestly.

    • @Crazytesseract
      @Crazytesseract 4 года назад +2

      I dislike it because eggs contain unhealthy protein and fat. And they contain menstrual remains of the hen. You may not want to believe it, but that's true.

    • @PursuingHeaven
      @PursuingHeaven 4 года назад +124

      @@Crazytesseract why is that important to the quality of the video? Why are you even watching a video on eggs if it doesn't interest you.? And by the way, your views are completely debunked by science. You would be hard-pressed to find anything as healthy and the perfect ratio of protein to fat than the humble egg. The biotin alone in the yolk is a precious commodity in the food world

    • @vish3670
      @vish3670 4 года назад +16

      @@PursuingHeaven exactly

    • @kiko784
      @kiko784 4 года назад +30

      You can post a video about curing cancer and people will unlike the videos.

  • @seanbayram-palmer6136
    @seanbayram-palmer6136 3 года назад +744

    Just made this for my wife as eggs on toast are her favorite thing and she said this was the best poached eggs she'd ever had. Thank you for presenting in a very understandable and easy to follow way.

  • @TerenceGannon
    @TerenceGannon Год назад +80

    I have never cooked a poached egg in my (61 year) life. I followed your directions this morning and they were PERFECT first time out! Suffice to say I'll be doing a lot more poached eggs. Thanks so much!

    • @isaacbobian3630
      @isaacbobian3630 Год назад

      This channel is very inspiring.. I hope she keeps uploading because all these videos are so beautifully made and the content is very entertaining and educational

  • @corinnedominiqueabasta4825
    @corinnedominiqueabasta4825 4 года назад +618

    I love how she really showed us options!

  • @skyleralaine4428
    @skyleralaine4428 3 года назад +1414

    It’s 2 am and I’m suddenly excited to try to make a poached egg in the morning

    • @saraperidott2013
      @saraperidott2013 3 года назад +3

      did you succeed?

    • @gdoublell1002
      @gdoublell1002 3 года назад +2

      Yooo same

    • @KenshiroReborn
      @KenshiroReborn 3 года назад +3

      It's 01:20 for me and I'm feeling the same way...

    • @ryleerose4870
      @ryleerose4870 3 года назад

      It’s 12:12am here 😂😂😂 looking up stuff for the mornin 🤷‍♀️

    • @IAMREIKI
      @IAMREIKI 3 года назад

      Me Tooo

  • @riichobamin7612
    @riichobamin7612 4 года назад +264

    In my biotechnology classes, I had learned that a bit of salt helps protein dissolve in water; basically the protein becomes more "water friendly", hence dissolves easily. So this may explain why the albumin (egg white) goes out of wack in salt water; it is just finding it easier to interact with the water and hence can dissipate easier.
    However if you add the vinegar, the pH lowers and since proteins can only maintain their structure (in this case, the liquid nature of the albumin) in a VERY specific range of pH and temperature, the lowered pH along with the heat will help coagulate the albumin faster.
    THANKS A LOT FOR THIS VIDEO ma'am. Really helpful !

    • @bambangsudanto5309
      @bambangsudanto5309 4 года назад +1

      I am from Asia..i learn both your English and How to Cook well...thank You friend

    • @riichobamin7612
      @riichobamin7612 4 года назад

      @@bambangsudanto5309 your welcome !

    • @bambangsudanto5309
      @bambangsudanto5309 4 года назад

      Are you British..or...Indonèsian?

    • @riichobamin7612
      @riichobamin7612 4 года назад

      @@bambangsudanto5309 I am from India.

    • @kristineabreu9829
      @kristineabreu9829 4 года назад +5

      . Your comment truly has a substance. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @karensemplinski5522
    @karensemplinski5522 Год назад +4

    I lost my recipe and wanted a poached egg this morning. So, I turned to RUclips and found your video. It was not only what I was looking for, it gave me more. Thank you so much from my tummy!

  • @sueme4599
    @sueme4599 5 лет назад +14289

    Her : creates perfect poached egg easily
    Me: that seemed easy
    Me: scarmbled egg but in water

    • @mikedavidz6161
      @mikedavidz6161 5 лет назад +80

      Yeah

    • @Jmmarshall69
      @Jmmarshall69 5 лет назад +63

      😂😂😂

    • @xennnn5577
      @xennnn5577 5 лет назад +51

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHA SO MEEE

    • @Batzy8
      @Batzy8 5 лет назад +60

      Me today in culinary class 😭

    • @tomtroy1745
      @tomtroy1745 5 лет назад +25

      I've eaten worse than a poached egg that wasn't poached right LOL

  • @YellawayHD
    @YellawayHD 5 лет назад +1325

    I got way too excited over this I’m definitely getting old

  • @paulj.l.9696
    @paulj.l.9696 4 года назад +502

    "Use the freshest eggs possible." Finally my chickens are good for something other than being adorable! I can't wait to try this with eggs that popped out of a chicken like an hour ago 😂

    • @nicolaysbunny1851
      @nicolaysbunny1851 4 года назад +120

      Train your chickens to lay eggs into boiling water, now thats a fresh egg 😂

    • @Ko-wk1lp
      @Ko-wk1lp 4 года назад +5

      @@nicolaysbunny1851 lol

    • @sureyyaekinci4630
      @sureyyaekinci4630 4 года назад +2

      You are so lucky . I love animals

    • @PeterSmith-or3pq
      @PeterSmith-or3pq 4 года назад +4

      Chicken 🐔 eggs are the best 👌. Good 4am morning

    • @territn8871
      @territn8871 4 года назад +5

      You're so lucky to have your own chickens. I've thought about it but, where I live, we have too many raccoons and I'd be afraid they would find a way to get in and kill my chicks.

  • @PeterDOESNOTdrink
    @PeterDOESNOTdrink 2 года назад +35

    4 years later and still helping beginners make it seem so easy! Your demonstration methods are next level! Keep making more videos!

  • @MissNikkiH
    @MissNikkiH 5 лет назад +943

    Cant believe this worked after one try! Thanks I think I’m ready for masterchef gordon ramsay here I come

    • @spellbound111
      @spellbound111 5 лет назад +30

      nikkihendrikx. Does that include being ready for his foul-mouthed abuse?

    • @MissNikkiH
      @MissNikkiH 5 лет назад +54

      @@spellbound111 okay maybe some mental preparation is required as well. I'll work on it.

    • @dikkiii
      @dikkiii 5 лет назад +7

      @@MissNikkiH gordon ramsey doesnt even yell in masterchef losers sad emoji sad emoji

    • @TheBestCat1290
      @TheBestCat1290 5 лет назад +8

      @@dikkiii wow you should have done this :( if you didn't have emojis. 😔 😢

    • @LK-bd5yy
      @LK-bd5yy 5 лет назад +1

      😂 😂 Lol same!

  • @xLuigikunx
    @xLuigikunx 2 года назад +226

    I've never made a poached egg before! Tried it out just now, very quick, straightforward and works like a charm. Used a saucepan, apple vinegar, electric stove, day old eggs - could not have wished for a better result.Thanks!

    • @peterdemkiw3280
      @peterdemkiw3280 2 года назад

      You poach an egg in the steam of boiling water, you can't poach an egg if you put it into the water, you'd think someone putting a video on the internet on how to poach an egg would know that.

    • @mariaa.bryson8126
      @mariaa.bryson8126 2 года назад +3

      @@peterdemkiw3280 🤔

    • @peterdemkiw3280
      @peterdemkiw3280 2 года назад

      @@mariaa.bryson8126
      And what are you trying to say with your cartoon face?

    • @mariaa.bryson8126
      @mariaa.bryson8126 2 года назад +4

      @@peterdemkiw3280 that your comment was uncalled for! 🤨

    • @peterdemkiw3280
      @peterdemkiw3280 2 года назад

      @@mariaa.bryson8126
      "That your comment was uncalled for!" ? I'm not sure I understand your point... Are you saying the cartoon face was because my comment wasn't called for?
      Do you know how to poach something? Like an egg or a fish?
      You understand when you poach something you don't put it into the water right?
      You understand that someone posting a "how too video" should know something about the subject right?

  • @calibear4867
    @calibear4867 3 года назад +80

    Mine came out absolutely perfect. 3 minutes was perfect, runny yolks and totally solid whites. I’d never had poached eggs before and neither had my mom. We both loved them. Definitely won’t be my last time. I got more yolk cookin them this way then when I fry them and they weren’t over OR under cooked. My mom loved that they didn’t taste like oil and grease. This one’s going into my recipe book. 👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻

  • @sarakyoutube
    @sarakyoutube Год назад +56

    I have never made poached eggs before and something told me this morning would be the day! I watched your video and was able to make the most perfect egg even without having vinegar on hand nor brand new eggs! Thank you so much for making such a short and sweet explanation!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +6

      Wonderful! Glad this method worked out perfectly :)

    • @sarakyoutube
      @sarakyoutube Год назад

      what's even better is I recored a silly video for my channel not even thinking it would work and I chose this video because the thumbnail looked DELICIOUS!! @@Downshiftology

    • @briannaburnley2339
      @briannaburnley2339 9 месяцев назад

      Worked like a charm

  • @dreamwolf7302
    @dreamwolf7302 4 года назад +3950

    "Freshest eggs possible, ideally purchased that morning"
    Me: K. *heads outside and yells at the chickens to hurry up and lay*

  • @tracylf5409
    @tracylf5409 5 лет назад +44

    One slice of a good Turkish bread, toasted. Spread avocado, S&P. Add warmed, smoked salmon. Cover with fresh, baby spinach leaves. Top with two poached eggs & crumbled feta. Exquisite!!

  • @mulamadhavirani7871
    @mulamadhavirani7871 4 года назад +78

    After seeing her channel, I came to one conclusion that, she is not only good in cooking but also she is down to earth because most of RUclipsrs won’t reply in chat but she does

    • @dotyanderson8428
      @dotyanderson8428 3 года назад +7

      She hearted your comment, but did not comment to your comment in your comment section in the comment section of her video
      I hope that just confused you

    • @CliffSavage239
      @CliffSavage239 3 года назад

      ☠️☠️

    • @joemercieca4794
      @joemercieca4794 3 года назад +2

      @@dotyanderson8428 That's because a question was not asked.

  • @speechgirlie
    @speechgirlie 2 года назад +39

    Thank you, Lisa, for saving us all the research time and effort so we can enjoy perfect poached eggs the healthiest way!

  • @snapn2aslimjim
    @snapn2aslimjim 3 года назад +111

    I made poached eggs this morning for crab cake eggs benedict. I've never made poached eggs before. I absolutely nailed it on the first try following your instruction to a T! They came out absolutely PERFECT. Thanks so much for this video!!!!!

    • @callumj2003
      @callumj2003 2 года назад +3

      Not a soul asked

    • @ibra673
      @ibra673 2 года назад +11

      @@callumj2003 not a soul asked for your reply, your point ?

    • @sluggou812beotch
      @sluggou812beotch 2 года назад

      Humm crab cake Benedict's, I only have salmon and tuna. Sounds good to me.

    • @littlesstranger
      @littlesstranger 2 года назад

      crab cake eggs wow

  • @tubeyoukonto
    @tubeyoukonto 5 лет назад +471

    Man, finally a simple recipe. I hate it when people are like
    "This is one of the easiest recipes ever.
    First, get these 50 ingredients,
    prep for two hours,
    sacrafice a virgin on top of a vulcano,
    and then just season to taste.
    Voilà, super easy 500$ egg sandwitch!!"

    • @AmCanTech
      @AmCanTech 5 лет назад +5

      Next up, avocado toast!

    • @heatherpenn5675
      @heatherpenn5675 5 лет назад +3

      Yes!! That's what I see all the time too. Craziness. Just keep it, simple people!

    • @finalbossd
      @finalbossd 4 года назад +4

      tubeyoukonto $500? That’s a cheap virgin. Where would one get that?

    • @tubeyoukonto
      @tubeyoukonto 4 года назад +1

      @@standopowah thank you kind sir!

    • @nish9215
      @nish9215 4 года назад

      Underrated

  • @easygoing2479
    @easygoing2479 3 года назад +333

    This is one of the nicest "how-to" videos I've seen! I'm going to get up tomorrow morning, completely mess up trying to make some poached eggs, and go get some at the restaurant down the block.

    • @XxTwiztidxX697
      @XxTwiztidxX697 3 года назад +11

      Love your spirit lol.

    • @westaussieeggs8867
      @westaussieeggs8867 2 года назад +3

      ahhh, if you follow the above demo you won't mess up and you will save some $. I am going to prepare this for hubby today for b-fast

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio 2 года назад

      How was it

    • @grandmalovesmebest
      @grandmalovesmebest 2 года назад +4

      😂😂😂.ive been eating my own made poached eggs every day for over 50 yrs. Put enough water to cover the egg, add a big splash of apple cider vinegar, boil medium to high, make sure the water bubbles over the top (i swirl it some to make sure my yolk is squishy, not firm). I just pour out the water while holding the egg in the pan w a spoon. Then slide it into the bowl. No probs but i've done it thousands of times.😊

  • @JayTheOtt
    @JayTheOtt Год назад +3

    It's 2am.
    I was getting the 2am munchies and wanted something to eat. Coincidentally I fell down the rabbit hole of cooking content, and decided to try and poach an egg for the first time ever.
    Followed this tutorial and it came out perfectly. Was my first time even having a poached egg and I couldn't be happier with the results.

  • @RedCrusaderArc
    @RedCrusaderArc 5 лет назад +89

    This is not a video for people that want poached eggs. This is a video for people that want perfect poached eggs. Great vid!

    • @Vinicantstopcrying
      @Vinicantstopcrying 5 лет назад +1

      This isn't even perfect. Seriously I have seen better poached eggs in 3rd world steets.

  • @BluesBoyJonny
    @BluesBoyJonny 3 года назад +54

    The sifting method really helped! I made eggs benedict for my wife’s birthday today and it was my most non-disastrous attempt yet!

  • @mariamarchionda9485
    @mariamarchionda9485 3 года назад +77

    Perfect!!! My family loves poached egg but the "freshest eggs possible" doesn't exist in my reality. Simple trick with the sieve solved the problem. Thanks so much. Please continue to share:-)

  • @louislandi938
    @louislandi938 Год назад +1

    I learned to cook from my mother. At 77 I’ve never made a poached egg. That will change very soon because my wife has requested one. Thank you for the nice clear instruction. Easy to follow and sure to produce a perfect egg.

  • @monniemaxie1341
    @monniemaxie1341 5 лет назад +68

    I tried it and it worked on the first try! I'm eating it right now

  • @nryane
    @nryane 3 года назад +11

    OMDog! I was one of those people who ate poached eggs in a restaurant only, not a home. With this method, I believe I can cook as many as I like, especially with the “warm up” feature (after ice water).
    One great result of the pandemic, for me, is the quality of the food prep videos I’m finding.
    Thank you for your diligence in finding what works for poaching eggs!
    Blessings!❤️

  • @kimriley1759
    @kimriley1759 6 лет назад +36

    My poached eggs came out perfect thanks to you. I did use vinegar and swirled just in case. I placed them on top of smoked salmon and toasted English Muffin to make perfect Salmon benedict!

  • @redsky3696
    @redsky3696 2 года назад +6

    this is exactly how my chef taught me how to make poach eggs. The best correct way. Great Job!

  • @laurab8270
    @laurab8270 3 года назад +78

    I love how you tried every technique and gave all these tips !! This is real life cooking and I really enjoy this 🥰 thank you !

  • @carocass1432
    @carocass1432 4 года назад +35

    Omgoodness! YUM! I didn’t have vinegar used 1 TBSpoon of cooking wine: Eggs were 3 days old. Used the swirl method and it worked great!

  • @gerryschipper9778
    @gerryschipper9778 3 года назад +5

    I just made 3 poached eggs after watching your video. I made two minor changes…after draining, I carefully put all 3 in a small glass in stead of separate bowls. Second, I didn’t bring to full boil and then lower. I just brought to point of boil with the bubbles on the bottom of the pan and slowly dropped each egg from glass into non whirling water and then started timing for 3 minutes when last one went in. Removed after time was up and put on prepared buttered toast…perfect and delicious. I did put 1 Tbs. white vinegar in the water. As soon as each egg hit the water they immediately formed into poached egg shape. This was my first success with making a professional looking eggs. I have had great success with her soft boiled and hard boiled egg methods too. I usually use extra large eggs, and occasionally large ones. I didn’t have to adjust time for the extra large in any of her egg times. Thanks for all your hard work to set us up with successes.

  • @cristinaungureanu5333
    @cristinaungureanu5333 5 месяцев назад +1

    It works every single time 🎉
    Thank you for your persistence in finding a foolproof way to make poached eggs and sharing the recipe ❤😊

  • @taiwannumbawon8069
    @taiwannumbawon8069 4 года назад +86

    Never thought I would live to see the day a pair of scissors used on a cooked egg, but I love it.

  • @daphnescombine
    @daphnescombine 3 года назад +24

    Thank you. I make poached eggs often and have never thought of putting them first into a sieve. The iced water tip, which I use for boiled eggs anyway, is a revelation. Being able to make them the day before and simply reheat for a few seconds in boiling water is a brilliant solution to a busy (though thoroughly enjoyable) weekend breakfast prep.

    • @zeldasmith6154
      @zeldasmith6154 3 года назад +2

      Yes. I love her tip about reheating with a hot water bath.
      I couldn't figure it out so I love the video.

    • @MsMesem
      @MsMesem 3 года назад

      It's a sieve.

    • @Tidybitz
      @Tidybitz 2 года назад +1

      @@MsMesem ... it's also pronounced 'siv' not seev.

  • @buddyroach
    @buddyroach 4 года назад +2414

    after she sends her kids off to school and husband goes to work, she makes herself this bomb-ass breakfast. lul

    • @annmoody1318
      @annmoody1318 4 года назад +16

      Lmao 😂

    • @jamil420
      @jamil420 4 года назад +22

      😁 Wa if she lives alone

    • @GravityGrave
      @GravityGrave 4 года назад +61

      What makes you think she has any of those things

    • @businessgoose6057
      @businessgoose6057 4 года назад +7

      Ikr!?
      I always get in trouble for cooking bacon when I'm by myself. Tsk tsk tsk😁

    • @shaqwiththecombo
      @shaqwiththecombo 4 года назад +3

      @@businessgoose6057
      Ikr?!
      I always get in trouble when I keep my farts to myself. Tsk tsk tsk 😁

  • @Natalia-bs1bs
    @Natalia-bs1bs Год назад +1

    I tried to make poached eggs before and it has ALWAYS been a fail. Until today! Today after watching this video, my egg didn’t break, didn’t boil or overcook and didn’t look like an absolute disaster. It was just perfect. Thanks for the great video!

  • @tomoliva265
    @tomoliva265 6 лет назад +294

    I used your method, and my first ever poached egg came out perfect!!! Thank you!!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  6 лет назад +4

      Wonderful! Congrats Tom!

    • @andree824
      @andree824 6 лет назад +2

      Well done : )
      I think I'm going to give this a go too 🤞

    • @susansauls8902
      @susansauls8902 5 лет назад

      Can't wait to do this! Your comment makes me excited that I can actually pulled this off in my own kitchen at home!

    • @shaneybhoy2154
      @shaneybhoy2154 5 лет назад +1

      first timer tonight, cheers!

  • @playfultones
    @playfultones 2 года назад +28

    I had my very first poached eggs at home today on a bed of sauteed brussels sprouts, chicken apple sausage and ricotta cheese. Oh, my goodness. I did it thanks to you. The eggs were buttery perfect.

    • @SouthSideFrankie
      @SouthSideFrankie 2 года назад +2

      Hope you went easy on the sprouts. Max of 10 for me(small ones). You will see what I mean!

    • @playfultones
      @playfultones 2 года назад +2

      @@SouthSideFrankie The British comedian Michael McIntyre talks about his revulsion of the noble sprout on some of his stand up routines. So funny. I love sprouts and sprouts love me. No bouts of gassy moments. At least you can still eat some of them. lol. Thanks for the reply. Cheers.

    • @SouthSideFrankie
      @SouthSideFrankie 2 года назад +2

      @@playfultones Yes I can, but I am very very careful to count them out. I know my limits here!

    • @playfultones
      @playfultones 2 года назад +2

      @@SouthSideFrankie I love that!!

  • @dimitrz2000
    @dimitrz2000 3 года назад +1372

    When I was a child I used to think poached egg is when you steal eggs from your neighbours chicken coop 😂

  • @MonicaL.San.
    @MonicaL.San. 2 месяца назад

    Well, this recipe for poached eggs is perfect! Thank you, Lisa! I added a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in the water. As a child, I watched my mom making poached eggs and every one was perfect, soft and kept the shape. I just couldn't do it until I tried this recipe! ❤

  • @goagatago
    @goagatago 3 года назад +8

    I’ve flip flopped between making very nice poached eggs to total disasters. I have to say, your tips helped SO MUCH!!! Thank you !

  • @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm
    @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm 4 года назад +17

    My lady does poached eggs for breakfast almost every morning. Our eggs are still warm from the hen. No straining needed. Fresh is best for sure. We used to have to strain our eggs for that non whispy thing. Not anymore, thank goodness. Escaping the city/suburbs was worth it. Your advice is very good though, for those who aren't able to access truly fresh eggs.

    • @SimonSchatten
      @SimonSchatten 4 года назад +3

      It sounds like you have an eggsistential complex

    • @dodgedabullet670
      @dodgedabullet670 4 года назад +1

      I'm happy your chicken is no longer straining to make your eggs! PS: Is your lady a chicken too?

    • @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm
      @Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm 4 года назад

      @@dodgedabullet670 Ha ha! my lady is anything but chicken!

  • @itzblu855
    @itzblu855 4 года назад +455

    My dad can’t stop making gourmet poached egg sandwiches now 😂

    • @cominooculto
      @cominooculto 3 года назад +20

      @CHONG EE NING Moe what's up with fathers waking up in the middle of the night to eat? I miss my father doing that tho.

    • @kat1e_ralph
      @kat1e_ralph 3 года назад

      Jameela Cort Same thoo

    • @yukiku1520
      @yukiku1520 3 года назад +2

      Glad to have dad 🥺🥺

    • @bananapopproductions1292
      @bananapopproductions1292 3 года назад

      My dad keeps making poached egg ramen, and it's amazing 😳

  • @menosgrande225
    @menosgrande225 2 года назад +17

    Following your instructions I've made perfect poached eggs from the first try. Thank you 😊

  • @taatatatatattaqat
    @taatatatatattaqat 4 года назад +40

    Attempted to make a poached egg for the 1st time in my life, turned out perfect! Thank you so much

  • @kdub0325
    @kdub0325 4 года назад +162

    Idk why but I would trust this lady with my life.

    • @PersistentPureheart
      @PersistentPureheart 4 года назад +1

      I am gonna say the same.

    • @MrAmitArun
      @MrAmitArun 4 года назад +2

      What a nice complement!

    • @gingermele3111
      @gingermele3111 4 года назад +1

      Do you trust her because she is organized and she knows how to cook

    • @kdub0325
      @kdub0325 4 года назад +6

      @@gingermele3111 I think it's because she's so gentle and thorough lol

    • @IainPurdon
      @IainPurdon 4 года назад

      rem skata last

  • @ladylauraengelhardt
    @ladylauraengelhardt 5 лет назад +15

    This video changed my life! Learning to poach eggs was a news years resolution I failed and had been until today my white whale. But with your help and tips I nailed it!
    Thank you so so much x

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Laura - so glad you loved the video and mastered your poached eggs!

  • @jaredt.murphy8257
    @jaredt.murphy8257 Год назад

    It is content like this that makes me genuinely grateful to be alive right now. I might have never learned how to make a poached egg before, or had to spend weeks of time trying one persons' method with no evidence that it works or is practical! Here you teach flawlessly, engaging with "other ways" and presenting one, not as the best, but as the one you found to work. All in a quick, calm, beautiful way. Thank you!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      Glad I could help! 😊

    • @jaredt.murphy8257
      @jaredt.murphy8257 Год назад

      This is my first time finding your channel, are/have you been a schoolteacher? You seem like a professional woman!@@Downshiftology

  • @luisvillarreal5262
    @luisvillarreal5262 4 года назад +32

    I remember my mother making poached eggs when I was under 10 years old. I vaguely remember her using a metal utensil that was shaped like a round spoon bowl with the egg in it. She used the steam of the boiling water to cook the egg in the spoon bowl turning it to a poached type egg. I wish I could get a hold of one of those utensils. It made awesome poached eggs. Maybe you might know what It was. Thanks for the lesson.

    • @beverlyslade9357
      @beverlyslade9357 4 года назад +3

      Sounds like a metal dipper/ladle.

    • @imback3200
      @imback3200 4 года назад +3

      same thing my mom used. we kept it and used it regularly for over 20 years. I left it in another state when I moved. They sell them on amazon.

    • @luisvillarreal5262
      @luisvillarreal5262 4 года назад +1

      @@imback3200 Thanks. I'll have to check that out. I'm 51 now and it left a lasting impression on me. She would season it with salt and pepper, before I would eat it.

    • @gerriebell2128
      @gerriebell2128 3 года назад

      @@imback3200 but what are they called on Amazon?

  • @vibhaviswanathan2430
    @vibhaviswanathan2430 3 года назад +99

    IT WAS PERFECT! Since I didn't have Asparagus at home, I decided to do some avocado toast with the poached egg instead! It was literal heaven!!

    • @Jaylade
      @Jaylade 3 года назад

      not literal

    • @lindatexas5906
      @lindatexas5906 3 года назад +2

      Ha! I like the comments better than the videos when it comes to cooking. We all have our own way of doing things

    • @cloudundergroundsk
      @cloudundergroundsk 3 года назад +8

      @@Jaylade idk jenna, she hasn't responded. prob cuz she in heaven cuz she ded

    • @amtrakusa1
      @amtrakusa1 3 года назад +1

      @@Jaylade yes, literal, not physical

  • @sheilajohnson4
    @sheilajohnson4 4 года назад +206

    I put my egg in boiling water in a bowl for a min. or less, then crack it into the simmering water. The egg holds together perfect.

    • @fredwbauer
      @fredwbauer 4 года назад +6

      I need to try this!

    • @Whitemilkenator
      @Whitemilkenator 4 года назад +36

      Your hand must be made out of steel. Lol

    • @Alex_AFC
      @Alex_AFC 4 года назад +7

      Whitemilkenator I was thinking the same thing

    • @chrissimon8368
      @chrissimon8368 4 года назад +1

      If that works, it does make sense, then it is much easier.

    • @chrissimon8368
      @chrissimon8368 4 года назад +5

      Sheila Johnson, I tried it today didn't work at all, the shell stuck to the egg.

  • @cnstantinoschronakis7743
    @cnstantinoschronakis7743 Год назад

    I tried for the tfirst time to poach an egg following your instructions. It is foolproof and guaranteed to succeed even for newbies. Thank you!!

  • @paularcher9176
    @paularcher9176 4 года назад +40

    First time in 65 years that I’ve been able to make a perfect poached egg!! Many thanks!

  • @tapashiadhikary2914
    @tapashiadhikary2914 4 года назад +1078

    She knows her eggs, must have done a PhD in eggology.

    • @ticktockbam
      @ticktockbam 4 года назад +32

      How To Basic must be proud

    • @Whitemilkenator
      @Whitemilkenator 4 года назад +17

      Every woman knows her eggs ok

    • @zakiatakreem8756
      @zakiatakreem8756 4 года назад +1

      😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

    • @jazsambi2347
      @jazsambi2347 4 года назад +23

      Her eggsperience came through eggsactly when we needed it.

    • @stellaartois303
      @stellaartois303 4 года назад +8

      Eggcellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @seanhully
    @seanhully 3 года назад +5

    Hey thanks for making this video! I've never made poached eggs before today. I needed to give my elderly mom something to eat, and I remembered that she used to like poached eggs on toast. I knew what poached eggs were, but I didn't have the confidence to make them without instruction. They were successful, and she ate it all. I have another dish I can use now..Thanks again.

  • @blkbeauti05
    @blkbeauti05 9 месяцев назад

    49 years young. I have never poached an egg before. I followed you step by step. Perfection. Thank you🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @gina-yu3df
    @gina-yu3df 4 года назад +18

    Oh my goodness, I just made my first poached eggs and I love them, thank you soo much

    • @dalia1830
      @dalia1830 3 года назад

      SAME HERE! i only watched this one video and made my first egg today and its was darn good!

  • @gwendolynalbert1984
    @gwendolynalbert1984 4 года назад +49

    Perfect. Poched eggs. They are my favorite along with asparagus! Yum! Beautiful presentation!

  • @bodgespuds
    @bodgespuds 5 лет назад +18

    Great video and kudos on the effort you went to! My tip is to put the egg in whole (without cracking it) in the boiling water for around 10-15 seconds, take it out and then crack the egg into the water. It comes out nearly perfect every time. Eggcelent

  • @trevorkohn2489
    @trevorkohn2489 Год назад

    I've made poached eggs in the past, but following your technique took them to the next level. I really think that "straining" the extra egg whites out and dropping the egg in the center of the swirl made ALL the difference. I some great poached eggs all thanks to your great video! Thank you!

  • @someothername9462
    @someothername9462 3 года назад +11

    I made a PERFECT poached egg with the help of this video. I just skimmed off the stringy bits from the top of the water with the help of a spoon. I placed the egg carefully on a buttered toast, and I'm super impressed with myself.
    We don't have asparagus in my country, so I'm wondering which vegetable to substitute it with, next time I make this 🥚egg. I like the idea of garlic and veggies for breakfast.
    I just love the way she works in her kitchen, so carefully and methodically. That's my way too!!

    • @KowalDWR
      @KowalDWR 2 года назад +1

      Try with mushrooms and onions

    • @heenanyou
      @heenanyou 2 года назад

      Do you have spinach in your country?

    • @someothername9462
      @someothername9462 2 года назад

      @@heenanyou Yes, we do ! Yum

  • @benjaminmaggard4445
    @benjaminmaggard4445 3 года назад +173

    Out of all the videos we have watched, my students don't find you annoying in the slightest bit. In fact they find you quite delightful. One has even said they don't want to punch you in the face one bit. Thank you and keep up the good work. -Signed Mr. Maggard's 3rd block class, fall 2021.

  • @Mychannel-so8kf
    @Mychannel-so8kf 4 года назад +387

    I wish we could upload photos to the comment section, so we can compare how badly we all failed at this 🥴😂

    • @LeifLorentz
      @LeifLorentz 4 года назад +6

      Yes, and this is why we all move away from RUclips and now to Bichute. :-D

    • @Datwaltuhdawg
      @Datwaltuhdawg 4 года назад

      @HorizonGaming791 was bout to say that

    • @Basic_Barbie23
      @Basic_Barbie23 4 года назад

      I messed up so bad..

    • @gojob420dotcom
      @gojob420dotcom 4 года назад

      This is like, how to make a easy thing difficult

    • @YS-tu6rd
      @YS-tu6rd 4 года назад

      It seemed so easy but I ended messing up

  • @valerian2857
    @valerian2857 2 года назад +11

    This is my first time doing poached eggs and they came out perfect! Thank you for your generosity sharing all your tips.

  • @dimitrimatsacos4031
    @dimitrimatsacos4031 3 года назад +53

    That was great, I wish my late father could have gotten these coaching tips, he loved cooking and thrived on new things. I learnt a lot too. :)

  • @vyrnius
    @vyrnius 3 года назад +6

    I've watched like 6 videos about poached eggs... this one is the best - by far

  • @Caedynna
    @Caedynna 4 года назад +7

    This was very informative, thank you! The bit about the loose egg white is a game changer. I didn't have a sieve, but I used a cup to gently pour out what I could. Not as exact, but definitely effective!

  • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
    @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat 2 года назад +35

    🙂 Poached eggs on toast is my favourite weekend breakfast. But I use to find them a real pain to make. Took ages and often wouldn't work properly (broken, undercooked or overcooked) and it was difficult to get right. Nowadays, they come out absolutely perfect each time, as I have started to make them in my pie maker. I don't actually use it for pies anymore.....just poached eggs. I have a 4 pie maker. You lightly oil each hole, add a tablespoon of water, add an egg. Shut the lid and turn on for 3 minutes and 50 seconds, and hey presto.....perfect poached eggs. And if you oiled inside the press first, you simply wait for the machine to cool down, then wipe it down with a damp cloth.

  • @hewiy33
    @hewiy33 4 года назад +190

    my Dad once made poached eggs after my brother told him to "add vinegar"
    our dad said the eggs "made me sick" I asked hoe much vinegar he added to the water?
    He said " About a cup..."

  • @OmarLemusTactic
    @OmarLemusTactic 4 года назад +11

    I've found information according to the title of the video. You went through your doubts and questions and then went straight to the answer and how-to with no . Didn't even notice if you made the typical request of like and subscribe (this was nice and refreshing). One big like to you for all and thanks!

  • @ianc1097
    @ianc1097 3 года назад +55

    My method- boil a pan of water. Chuck egg in boiling water and turn off the heat. Put bread in the toaster. By the time the toast is done to my liking (about 2 1/2 minutes) and I’ve smothered it in butter, the eggs are done. Nice and runny eggs. No mess, just a plate, pan, knife and fork to wash. Simples.
    Use duck eggs, they’re so much nicer than chicken eggs when poached.

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 Год назад +12

    I like using a large serving spoon to put the egg into the water which is in a skillet instead of a pot. A little something I picked up from my grandmother who cooked for a living...

  • @CinnamonGal97
    @CinnamonGal97 4 года назад +5

    Wow I found so many different methods on the internet that I almost gave up!
    So glad I found this video, I tried it and my first ever poached egg came out PERFECT! 😍
    Thank you so much!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +3

      Amazing! Happy to hear this method worked out for you 😊

  • @geoffchr1506
    @geoffchr1506 2 года назад +7

    Love the sieve to get rid of the thin white. Another option for putting the egg into the water; put the egg into a non-stick ladle and lower it slowly until boiling water covers the egg and starts to cook it. After a few minutes gently pour the egg into the water.

  • @aniejoy8454
    @aniejoy8454 6 лет назад +1729

    I want her kitchen 🙄🙄🙄

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  6 лет назад +67

      I love my kitchen as well. :)

    • @aniejoy8454
      @aniejoy8454 6 лет назад +4

      Downshiftology 😄😄😄

    • @aniejoy8454
      @aniejoy8454 6 лет назад +4

      Downshiftology 😄😄😄

    • @marvinmendoza5771
      @marvinmendoza5771 6 лет назад +12

      Me too. I want the design and location of all appliances in her kitchen. Please create a tutorial about the arrangement of your kitchen because it looks perfect and lovely. Thank you.

    • @notpinhead3514
      @notpinhead3514 6 лет назад +3

      i feel like it'll be impossible to have a nice kitchen without moving midwest /south :(

  • @AngeSeg22
    @AngeSeg22 2 года назад +6

    This is so perfect and finally I am getting the perfect poached egg...breaky or lunch meal prep looks a whole lot better now. 3 days worth for two and one little mess ... 30 sec re heat ..love it...thank you for making this video I appreciate you 😊 🙏

  • @martinvalencia6141
    @martinvalencia6141 5 лет назад +30

    My first time poaching an egg was in ramen, I straight up cracked the egg and dropped it straight in. Somehow came out almost perfect

  • @jpmx7040
    @jpmx7040 2 года назад +13

    Like yourself, I have tried many methods to try & perfect these over the years.. Your method worked perfectly and even tried the re-heating method as a test. Again, perfect results! Thanks so much for sharing :)

  • @edwardperez315
    @edwardperez315 5 лет назад +437

    #1 use a much smaller pot, faster, less water, less energy.
    #2 don't get 40 dishes dirty making one egg.

    • @flodjod
      @flodjod 5 лет назад +10

      for real egg perfection fried easy over wins hands down

    • @1412bd
      @1412bd 5 лет назад +16

      lol... make 2 poached eggs , i gotta use 1 pot, 1 strainer, 1 small bowl to contain the loose egg white, 2 small bowls to contain the egg, 1 flat ladle to scoop the egg, paper towels to dry the poach egg, 1 plate for my breakfast.
      I'd rather stick to my slow-boil egg. 1 pot, 1 ladle , 1 bowl and eat it straight with my pepper & soy sauce.

    • @booshallmighty
      @booshallmighty 5 лет назад +12

      @@1412bd don't forget scissors and large cooling bowel

    • @laughy38247357075834
      @laughy38247357075834 5 лет назад +6

      White people

    • @kimbostitch7034
      @kimbostitch7034 4 года назад +3

      Not to mention....20 mins to prepare all the gear....10 mins cooking and dickin about...then 5 mins swapping bowls and serving it with a twist of lemon or something....finally get to eat it and its gone in 15 seconds....sink full of dishes..hahaaa

  • @MamaOwl4
    @MamaOwl4 2 года назад +4

    So glad I found this tutorial the other day! I made them this morning and they were came out perfect…the creamiest poached eggs I’ve ever had! I served them over roasted golden beets and asparagus 😋 kids gobbled it all

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  2 года назад +1

      Yay! Glad your poached eggs turned out perfectly Alison 😊

  • @eziimy
    @eziimy 6 лет назад +8

    Thanks!!! I just tried you method and it works!! You have no idea how long I have wanted to make pouched eggs and just couldn't get it right. Thanks for posting.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  6 лет назад

      Yay! So happy to hear that!!

    • @vpm7ginnie784
      @vpm7ginnie784 6 лет назад

      I still cant get to do poached eggs right.
      I know now i havent used a deep pan with enough water.

  • @kavenkan
    @kavenkan 5 лет назад +8

    Two words! Thank You! - you explained the process so well and clear.

  • @paupineda12
    @paupineda12 6 лет назад +7

    You have no I idea how many times I tried to do poached eggs. This time it worked¡ Thank you so much

  • @hollythelibrarian_
    @hollythelibrarian_ Год назад +2

    Thanks so much for sharing your tips, I made my first poached eggs today and they turned out wonderfully!

  • @plasmahead2
    @plasmahead2 3 года назад +100

    I had never poached an egg before watching this video, I tried it and it came out great.
    I am also super spoiled because I have my own chickens... So I can get eggs that are still warm from the fluffy butt

    • @maureenm7341
      @maureenm7341 3 года назад +14

      from the fluffy butt lol 😌 amazing

    • @thewaywardwind548
      @thewaywardwind548 3 года назад +9

      Two business men left a restaurant after lunch. One said to the other, "i'll never have lunch with you again."
      His friend was bewildered and asked, "What did I do to offend you?"
      The first man said, "You had a TONGUE sandwich. How could you eat anything that had been in a cow's mouth?"
      The friend thought for a short time and replied, "I don't know why you're upset with me. YOU had an omlet!"

    • @MarilynB-MariLuv
      @MarilynB-MariLuv 3 года назад +1

      I fry my eggs to hot pan as it begins cooking I add little water around eggs or egg to pan, cover pan. Cook for a minute or 2. Turn off, judge how you like poached eggs..Eze, pze. Judge how you prefer your poached eggs.

    • @SpeccyMan
      @SpeccyMan 3 года назад

      @@thewaywardwind548 I'd be upset at that awful misspelling of omelette.

  • @AutumnRedHouse
    @AutumnRedHouse 6 лет назад +23

    Wonderful! This was the most thorough tutorial I've ever seen on poached eggs, and I've been watching a lot! I'd love to see you do this as a series. Next up, fried eggs over easy!!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  6 лет назад +1

      Love fried eggs over easy! And I've had many requests for scrambled eggs. So I have a feeling I will have more egg videos. ;) x

  • @adrianTNT
    @adrianTNT 5 лет назад +202

    I am so going to try this next time I have a spare 4 hours to prepare breakfast.

    • @ananditasharma3751
      @ananditasharma3751 5 лет назад +12

      😂😂 you were being sarcastic and yet your comment got a like. 😂😂😂 silly may be she didn't read the whole of it.

    • @stephenfiore9960
      @stephenfiore9960 5 лет назад +6

      *......Just don’t stave to death before you finish....* Hint: Have some Krispy Kreme Donuts near-by

    • @karzem1
      @karzem1 4 года назад +3

      adrianTNT did you count time you need to clean up 😂

    • @chelseaag1928
      @chelseaag1928 4 года назад +3

      @@ananditasharma3751 or maybe she has a sense of humor

    • @BluebonnetShelley
      @BluebonnetShelley 4 года назад

      😂😂😂