How to Poach an Egg

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  • @biermanagelessiron
    @biermanagelessiron 10 місяців тому +208

    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😂

    • @nzdefrag
      @nzdefrag 10 місяців тому +12

      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. 🙂

    • @tommynazourdine2981
      @tommynazourdine2981 6 місяців тому +1

      Heree at 11 25 🤣

    • @Ghalion666
      @Ghalion666 4 місяці тому

      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

    • @tomba2
      @tomba2 3 місяці тому

      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.

    • @retireorbust
      @retireorbust 2 місяці тому

      Try Turkish eggs. It's amazing.

  • @Lytavis
    @Lytavis 11 місяців тому +22

    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!

    • @hariseldon3786
      @hariseldon3786 10 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @roxanne1092
      @roxanne1092 6 місяців тому

      I tried it and it works

  • @CaLemLiza
    @CaLemLiza 11 місяців тому +66

    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!

    • @hariseldon3786
      @hariseldon3786 10 місяців тому +4

      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.

    • @Looofii
      @Looofii 7 місяців тому +1

      @@hariseldon3786it’s not as good as

    • @gotaro69
      @gotaro69 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Looofiias what?

    • @molar_king
      @molar_king 2 місяці тому +1

      epic pfp

  • @ohmygodtheresa1111.
    @ohmygodtheresa1111. 10 місяців тому +8

    Literally my favorite breakfast to have every morning

  • @deborahcarr2077
    @deborahcarr2077 11 місяців тому +54

    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😄

  • @Nia-1a
    @Nia-1a 11 місяців тому +16

    His recipe are always a masterpiece, dynamite. God bless you John

  • @kathleenbinkley9350
    @kathleenbinkley9350 11 місяців тому +80

    You are so relaxing to watch and the instructions are spot on without a lot of clinical mumbo jumbo.

    • @marysmith8638
      @marysmith8638 11 місяців тому +3

      I made my poached egg this morning using the strainer method and it worked perfectly, no vinegar or swirling the water around was needed.

    • @hariseldon3786
      @hariseldon3786 10 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @enjoy7024
      @enjoy7024 9 місяців тому

      What in the world do you mean by "clinical mumbo jumbo"? So what is your point?!

    • @matthewalan59
      @matthewalan59 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @mimzy4319
    @mimzy4319 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for helping me step up my egg game. I've never made or had a poached egg. Easy and delicious.

  • @jessiedoyle6277
    @jessiedoyle6277 11 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for the tips. Hopefully, the next time I cook poached eggs, they are going to turn out great. With love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @SuzetteG316
    @SuzetteG316 11 місяців тому +2

    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!

    • @Honey-Sanchez
      @Honey-Sanchez 21 день тому

      Too bad you had to go gluten free. I love my gluten. I relish in it.

  • @mariacarolinahernandezribe2956
    @mariacarolinahernandezribe2956 11 місяців тому +6

    Finally bought your book. After 2 weeks it got here, in Brazil. Already made 3 recipes! ❤

  • @roundandearthbound2807
    @roundandearthbound2807 3 місяці тому +2

    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)!

  • @ritaschultz6859
    @ritaschultz6859 11 місяців тому +9

    I really appreciate your encouragement ❤

  • @hepgeoff
    @hepgeoff 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for this! Out of the hundreds of poached egg videos on UA-cam, yours makes the best sense to me.

  • @spookystella
    @spookystella 11 місяців тому +3

    This was the most helpful egg poaching video I've watched! Thanks a lot John! 😊

    • @Lavon_Professional
      @Lavon_Professional 11 місяців тому

      Sure is! Why you choose that color makeup though?

  • @nymgrace1227
    @nymgrace1227 11 місяців тому +21

    I love you John. You make folks happy!

  • @Charmion4565
    @Charmion4565 11 місяців тому +3

    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. ❤

  • @goagnomi
    @goagnomi Місяць тому

    yay .. i made my first poached eggs today .. they were almost perfect thanks to your neat lil ''vortex'' .. i tremendously enjoyed my avocado toast with the eggs .. thank you ♥

  • @TheBobomama
    @TheBobomama 11 місяців тому +1

    Perfect at explaining and a calm soothing voice, makes me feel i can do anything, in any of your videos 😊 thank you!

  • @AlmaGrant-ng7jf
    @AlmaGrant-ng7jf 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @Screddy_Henks
    @Screddy_Henks 11 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @beesnort3163
    @beesnort3163 9 місяців тому +1

    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!❤️

    • @jjarcast
      @jjarcast 2 місяці тому

      You’re not alone … I tried and failed miserably

  • @TT-kg3li
    @TT-kg3li 4 місяці тому

    Made my first poached eggs this morning thanks to you and they were wonderful!

  • @jon...6825
    @jon...6825 10 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for your help and kindness. We've done are first pouched egg and it was amazing. 🎉. God bless EVERYONE 🇮🇪

  • @sallyl5073
    @sallyl5073 11 місяців тому

    Loved your poached eggs experiment. I loved the last poached eggs ideas. Thank you for sharing. 😋😋😘😘🥰🥰.

  • @mmakomanyatja5213
    @mmakomanyatja5213 11 місяців тому +1

    Everything you made is goooood thank you sooooo much always bless with your family much appreciated

  • @briannecrabtree5805
    @briannecrabtree5805 11 місяців тому +12

    Thank you, John!! Never a video I don’t learn from ❤

    • @timbofrey
      @timbofrey 11 місяців тому +1

      I didn’t know his name was John

    • @mariegomez6296
      @mariegomez6296 11 місяців тому

      ​@@timbofrey he say his name in every video.

  • @Pancakes037
    @Pancakes037 10 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @loripretti843
    @loripretti843 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so very much!!! I have never heard of using vinegar!!! Great way to poach an egg!!! God Bless Us All!!!

  • @johnvidler4242
    @johnvidler4242 6 місяців тому +1

    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. 😊

  • @jamesz1049
    @jamesz1049 11 місяців тому

    I was taught all the methods you demonstrated. I find the sieve method to be the best by far.

  • @louiselill1528
    @louiselill1528 11 місяців тому +3

    I do mine with little salt and vinigar i just love the taste

  • @yorumsfield556
    @yorumsfield556 11 місяців тому

    I just love watching your videos. You make the most amazing food. My family and I thankyou. With love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @safiya2412
    @safiya2412 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video ! Got it perfect from the first try. Didn't use vinegar, and did the first option.

  • @amberlerae2696
    @amberlerae2696 3 місяці тому

    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!! ❤

  • @ronaldprovencher7570
    @ronaldprovencher7570 11 місяців тому +1

    The Vortex Method is awesome !! Thank You

  • @5devinnbruce
    @5devinnbruce 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @aprillen
    @aprillen 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @chrisfortin4251
    @chrisfortin4251 11 місяців тому +1

    So informative! Thanks for the clear instructions. I’ll have to try making them! 😊👍🏻 Fabulous channel, by the way.

  • @karinasanchez3285
    @karinasanchez3285 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you John for another yummy recipe 💛🙏✨🤗

  • @MeganMeola
    @MeganMeola 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your video. Going to try this today for the first time. You make it look so easy!

  • @youreapima2
    @youreapima2 2 місяці тому

    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!

  • @AbnerGonzalez-o9h
    @AbnerGonzalez-o9h 10 місяців тому

    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. 👍

  • @infectedvines28
    @infectedvines28 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. I used this video for my culinary class and my teacher said the egg looked gorgeous!

  • @jenniferreed3113
    @jenniferreed3113 10 місяців тому +1

    I learn so much from Preppy Kitchen!

  • @HiKat21
    @HiKat21 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @lemonbee8437
    @lemonbee8437 11 місяців тому

    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 😅

  • @sweeper442
    @sweeper442 9 місяців тому +1

    The strainer hack has made my eggs immeasurably better. Thank you so much 😭💗

  • @riverland22
    @riverland22 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @bcbumble
    @bcbumble 10 місяців тому

    The vortex worked perfectly! Thank you!

  • @jenniferfernandes8001
    @jenniferfernandes8001 12 днів тому

    I lve the way u do the pched egg will try it thank u John hope it works with me when 🙏👍

  • @MaryLWilks
    @MaryLWilks 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @MummaMia5
    @MummaMia5 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely LOVE a poached egg. So easy to cook.

  • @minhduonguc1787
    @minhduonguc1787 2 місяці тому

    Thank for the detailed explanation :D It really helps me realize what was wrong with my poached egg!

  • @kwwiedenfeld
    @kwwiedenfeld 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @vincentbarulis2718
    @vincentbarulis2718 Місяць тому

    Thanks, managed to get them perfect first try !

  • @FaizelKajee
    @FaizelKajee 11 місяців тому

    First method is the best for sure.🎉

  • @benjaminharris7091
    @benjaminharris7091 10 місяців тому

    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!

  • @Kathy-Carr
    @Kathy-Carr 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, Jonathan! I love fresh eggs but have a very limited access to them, sadly. Thank you!

  • @aaronthomasa
    @aaronthomasa 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant explanation very helpful lunch my was gorgeous thank you 😊

  • @gregwarner3753
    @gregwarner3753 11 місяців тому +1

    Vortex swirl. I learned something. thanks.

  • @1christianGal
    @1christianGal 11 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!! Making my first poached egg right now 😁

  • @WeirdKiddo21
    @WeirdKiddo21 11 місяців тому +41

    I feel like this video gonna become legendary

    • @bxi1547
      @bxi1547 10 місяців тому

      What is a woman?

    • @hariseldon3786
      @hariseldon3786 10 місяців тому

      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.

    • @TooBadBill
      @TooBadBill 9 місяців тому +1

      @@bxi1547 nope

  • @hwidaawad6935
    @hwidaawad6935 11 місяців тому

    I love your stove and pots just perfect 🤩

  • @TK-eh9zu
    @TK-eh9zu 4 місяці тому

    Swirling method worked! Thank you!

  • @lachauntiswashington231
    @lachauntiswashington231 6 місяців тому

    I'm still learning how to make it, but I started to make it to add to my ramen. it's so delicious😋

  • @joeporter5972
    @joeporter5972 11 місяців тому

    Yum! Love poached eggs and can't wait to try this. Thank you!

  • @roxanne1092
    @roxanne1092 6 місяців тому +1

    He is correct!! It is very easy.

  • @mhthekilla
    @mhthekilla 10 місяців тому

    I like you guy. You srem humble and cool lol. Thanks for thr advice. Im currently attempting to poach an egg. Wish me luck 😅🤙🏼

  • @jameskeener7251
    @jameskeener7251 11 місяців тому

    That's my favorite too. Some egg distributors consistently have larger and fresher eggs. I think it's worth the effort to experiment.

  • @rainelledrungo9580
    @rainelledrungo9580 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for your video did this for the first time and my egg came out great

  • @BetsyMosier
    @BetsyMosier 2 місяці тому

    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 !

  • @mehdisoozande8768
    @mehdisoozande8768 11 місяців тому

    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!

  • @marksimpson2321
    @marksimpson2321 3 місяці тому +1

    I love John's warmth and enthusiasm for what he does! Great info and content!

  • @trashboat163
    @trashboat163 11 місяців тому +6

    I love poached eggs!

  • @biendereviere
    @biendereviere 11 місяців тому

    Trying this for Breakfast tomorrow 😋😋😋

  • @tomdececco2806
    @tomdececco2806 11 місяців тому +5

    I hate this way - you gotta love this guy ❤❤❤

  • @congressatorial
    @congressatorial 6 місяців тому

    Nice! I think i'll try to make one of these soon!

  • @Xaforn
    @Xaforn 11 місяців тому

    I didn’t know it was this simple, awesome!

  • @maryamzizi13
    @maryamzizi13 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video John😊😊

  • @lindavalentino2325
    @lindavalentino2325 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Excellent ❤

  • @lisaboban
    @lisaboban 11 місяців тому

    John, most of us don't have chickens in the yard. That sieve trick works good.

  • @phyllisdrinnen1837
    @phyllisdrinnen1837 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you John; you always explain things so well with a little dash of humor. I love eggs!

  • @JusCals
    @JusCals 8 місяців тому

    Good on you buddy, I have been poaching perfect eggs for over 40 years.

  • @privatesolofoe
    @privatesolofoe 11 місяців тому

    I like this format of trying out multiple hacks, could be fun to do when you make simple recipes in the future

  • @faizabhatt3949
    @faizabhatt3949 11 місяців тому +1

    Thankyou Sir, I will definitely try it ❤

  • @lucymaze3917
    @lucymaze3917 7 місяців тому

    So you can only do one egg at a time? Thank you for the video!!

  • @loueppi
    @loueppi 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @CasperTheRamKnight
    @CasperTheRamKnight 3 місяці тому

    i love eggs, thank you for this video

  • @eumesmo368
    @eumesmo368 2 місяці тому

    That seems really easy to make

  • @dodaexploda
    @dodaexploda 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @klaritydawn
    @klaritydawn 10 місяців тому

    I'm so excited to try this. Thank you sooo much for all your hard work ❤

  • @thewhitehorsefarm
    @thewhitehorsefarm 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @jamesktucker979
    @jamesktucker979 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant. Thanks John.

  • @anthonydauphin1878
    @anthonydauphin1878 9 місяців тому

    I make poached eggs in the shell. 4 minute boil and done. Perfect runny yolk and no loss of egg whites.

  • @pennykeller3048
    @pennykeller3048 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @SavoryExperimentsCooking
    @SavoryExperimentsCooking 11 місяців тому

    Love all of your tips and tricks, as usual! Thanks!

  • @RonanHUH
    @RonanHUH 11 місяців тому

    I have been wanting to make ths type of egg! Thanks for posting how to!

  • @file13whereareyou
    @file13whereareyou 7 місяців тому

    Thanks. I'll try method #1.

  • @chrisgrezinger7430
    @chrisgrezinger7430 22 дні тому

    I put in salt instead of viniger ... eating 2 eggs every morning when poaching I collect the liquid white 2 - 3 days in a glas and use it in a soup, with fried potatoes or making a pancake (adding apple, yogurt, flowers etc)