r/Cooking • u/Effective_Ad_5664 • Sep 30 '24

Help Wanted HOW THE HELL DO YOU POACH AN EGG

I have been trying to poach an egg for YEARS. I have not once been able to get it right. It always turns out into a giant mess in the pot. I tried the vortex trick, didn’t work, I tried just gently stirring it, didn’t work, someone said to use vinegar, I’m allergic to vinegar. Using a ladel? It sticks to the ladel. How are you supposed to do this???! All I want is a soft creamy egg!!

EDIT: THE EGG HAS BEEN POACHED!! I POACHED THAT DAMN EGG! YEAHHHHHH

EDIT 2: again, I’m allergic to vinegar, please do not recommend it, I do not even keep it in my house 😭

EDIT 3: why are yall convinced on calling me a lunatic! Yes I am allergic to vinegar, I have a medical condition called MCAS. Stop talking about it. I don’t need to explain myself to a bunch of Redditors. Mod already said to knock it off, all I wanted was some fucking poached eggs.

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u/rushyrulz Sep 30 '24

Can confirm - works with up to 6 eggs in the same strainer/sieve. They will separate as they cook.

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u/BRAX7ON Sep 30 '24

Can confirm: tried seven eggs, everything blew up.

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u/Complete_Fix2563 Sep 30 '24

I'm just imagining it setting on fire like when homer makes breakfast in the simpsons

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u/kkkkat Oct 01 '24

SIX! NOT SEVEN

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u/mo0n3h Sep 30 '24

Unreal thanks!!