poached

[Kookie]

What is the best method for poaching for benedict? I have swirled the water used vinegar but I cannot achieve the perfect poached egg....(say that really fast) lol

[BasilRock]

If you are swirling and using the vinegar, I think you must just need practice. It takes awhile to get the swirl down. Maybe there is a video online that shows the right swirling movement. I let my egg sit for about 10-15 seconds and then slowly move the spoon around the loose whites and then start the swirl moving slowly. But I think you just may need practice.

[Kookie]

prefer a spoon or ladle? I just saw a program where they actually put the egg into a ladle and immersed it into the water, they make it look so easy,lol

[KarenB]

I cheat. I use a non stick poacher. So much easier.

[K. Slink]

My mother used to have an egg poacher that consisted of four little cups that were suspended on a rack lowered into the simmering water. Would small aluminum cans placed directly in the water work just as well?

[KarenB]

tuna or salmon cans or pyrex small bowls. be sure and grease them a lot.

[K. Slink]

When I would have to fry eggs for breakfast sandwiches at work I had a somewhat larger can ring that fit the bagels perfectly, no more ragged edges hanging out, much neater and easier for the customers to eat...

[brigid]

prefer a spoon or ladle? I just saw a program where they actually put the egg into a ladle and immersed it into the water, they make it look so easy,lol

It IS a difficult thing that sounds easy but takes practice. I use a spatula, a flat one like you use for turning pancakes. It works nicely. Don't swirl the water too rapidly and be sure it swirls gently as you drop the egg in.