Poaching an egg isn’t as hard as it sounds. There are a few things to be careful of, but once you have the general technique down, you’ll be able to poach eggs quickly. The best tip that can be given to those looking to poach an egg is to use the freshest eggs you can. If you just bought eggs from the market, these are the kinds of eggs you want to use. The older the egg, the more of those “wispies” you’ll get that make them look so unprofessional and not done.
To actually poach the egg, boil your water. While the water is boiling, you want to make sure you crack your egg into a measuring cup. It should ideally have a long handle and be just slightly larger than the egg. Turn the water down to simmer, slip the egg in softly, and cook four minutes.
