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By Claire Merritt
Perfect Pouched Egg
8 steps
Prep:15minCook:7min
It may be difficult to make a pouched egg, but not with this recipe! There is a technique to it and a few tips, however, with practice; you'll be making the perfect pouched eggs!
Tips:
Use fresh eggs! Old eggs will fall a part.
Use HOT water.
The faster the spin, the better looking your egg will be!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:35:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
19
Low
Glycemic Load
0
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories66.1 kcal (3%)
Total Fat4.2 g (6%)
Carbs0.5 g (0%)
Sugars0.2 g (0%)
Protein5.5 g (11%)
Sodium63.2 mg (3%)
Fiber0 (0%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Instructions
Step 1
Boil a large pot of water.
![Cooktop](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864679/custom_upload/cooktop.png)
![Pot](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864965/custom_upload/Pot.png)
![water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
Step 2
When boiled, add in the vinegar.
![vinegar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1556808904/custom_upload/dede88821127259eea978f56c511d868.jpg)
Step 3
In a small bowl, using a strainer, crack your egg and remove any old egg white. Keep your egg yoke and most egg white.
![Bowl](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416585/custom_upload/ac157032f52740f3ac861e5c643d6cb9.jpg)
![Strainer](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864967/custom_upload/Strainer.png)
![egg](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
Step 4
Using a large spoon, stir the boiled water until a fast, circular, spinning motion begins.
![Slotted Spoon](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416639/custom_upload/bc347f30fe8bc66fd7645d84b4fc58f7.jpg)
Step 5
While still spinning, transfer your egg to a pot. Using a ramekin or cup might be easiest.
![egg](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
Step 6
Put the lid on your pot, turn down the stove to medium heat, and let your egg sit for 2 - 3 minutes.
![Lid](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416612/custom_upload/cdcfa0fc5a1341f579cf4eb1358dda4f.jpg)
Step 7
After your 2 - 3 minutes is up, take the egg out of the water using a slotted spoon and dry with paper towel.
![Slotted Spoon](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416639/custom_upload/bc347f30fe8bc66fd7645d84b4fc58f7.jpg)
![Paper Towel](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416610/custom_upload/b838f1c3465c4da04cd7721fbae50cca.jpg)
![egg](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
Step 8
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle salt and pepper for taste.
![Plate](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416630/custom_upload/34e06cc4583a4a0a8263f1142b5db0e8.jpg)
![black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
![salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
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