How to Poach Eggs: Step-by-Step Perfectly Poached Eggs

By Molly Watson, About.com Guide

Cover pan or gently spoon a bit of the poaching liquid over each egg to help set the tops. For poached eggs with set whites and warm yolks, cook room temperature eggs 2 minutes, chilled eggs 3 minutes. For set yolks cook 2 minutes longer.

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• Start With Fresh Eggs
• Heat Poaching Liquid
• Gently Slide Eggs Into Liquid
• Cover Pan or Spoon Liquid Over Eggs
• Lift Egg Out of Liquid
• Drain Eggs
• Serving Poached Eggs

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