Perfect poached eggs

[Diflower]

Next time I fancy a poached egg can I give you a call?
You might need a teleporter

[Lozzles]

I do it the same as WM and they turn out fine

[Diflower]

Once in a while mine do Loz, and I think ooh, at last I've got the hang of it - till the next time

[debih]

Once in a while mine do Loz, and I think ooh, at last I've got the hang of it - till the next time

Thats exactly the same as me Di. I know exactly what to do and occasionally I get it right. Probably once every six months!

[Diflower]

It's ridiculous isn't it Debih, it makes me so cross!
Probably the only cookery thing I've ever failed at, a b****y egg

[Fugitive]

Mine are hit and miss too. Either all raggy, the yoke separates from the white or perfect then fish them out of the pan with a slotted spoon and drain them on kitchen paper and the yoke breaks!

Does anyone add a bit of vinegar to the water? I'm yearning for poached eggs on toast now!

[JoM]

I'm another who finds poaching the traditional way very hit and miss.
I ran into Dunelm this morning but there was a large queue and I didn't have much time so will be going back on Saturday when I'm next nearby - they had the silicone poachers and also the bags which Debbie has. They were £1.99 for 20.

[Workingman]

Does anyone add a bit of vinegar to the water?

Mum used to, I think it helps with older eggs, but I hate vinegar and use fresh free range eggs so never bother.

The secret is to have the water swirling gently, not like a raging waterspout. When I first started I used to break the eggs into a soup ladle and then dunked them in the middle till they floated out.

[Diflower]

I'm another who finds poaching the traditional way very hit and miss.
I ran into Dunelm this morning but there was a large queue and I didn't have much time so will be going back on Saturday when I'm next nearby - they had the silicone poachers and also the bags which Debbie has. They were £1.99 for 20.

The bags aren't really worth it then Jo. How much do you pay for eggs? Ours are quite cheap, from the farm shop about 90p for 6 free range. That's adding another 10p per egg

[Workingman]

The bags aren't really worth it then Jo.

True Di, you might as well buy a poaching pan Jo, one with the little cups, and do them that way.