Poached Eggs

Cook's Illustrated (March 2017)

Draining off the loose, watery whites in a colander keeps the eggs tidy, without raggedy whites all over.
In dutch oven.
Bring to boil in dutch oven.
6 c water
1 t distilled white vinegar
1 t salt
  • Crack into colander.
  • Drain loose, watery whites, 20-30 sec.
  • Gently transfer to 2 cup measuring cup.
4 large eggs
  • Gently tip eggs in one at a time, leaving space between.
  • Cover, remove from heat.
  • Let stand, whites closest to yokes just set and opaque, 3 min.
  • If not set, let stand, checking every 30 sec.
  • For medium-cooked eggs, start checking at 4 min.
  • Lift out, slotted spoon.
  • Season.