Name: Perfectly Poached Eggs: Farm to Table Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 cups filtered water; 2 extra-large farm-fresh eggs; Sea salt flakes, to taste; Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional, but recommended)

Eggs

Farm-Fresh Poached Eggs

Sep 19, 2025
by Adelia Bode
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

15 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

3

Experience the simple elegance of perfectly poached eggs, where the velvety yolk meets a tender white. Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this culinary classic.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 cups filtered water

2 extra-large farm-fresh eggs

Sea salt flakes, to taste

Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional, but recommended)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

0 g
Cholesterol

186 mg
Protein

6 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

84 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

5 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

In a wide, shallow pan (about 3 inches deep), bring filtered water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. (2 minutes)

02

Step

2 mins

Add white vinegar to the simmering water. This helps the egg whites coagulate. (30 seconds)

03

Step

2 mins

Crack each egg into a separate ramekin. (1 minute)

04

Step

3 mins

Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water using a spoon. (15 seconds)

05

Step

1 mins

Carefully slide the egg from the ramekin into the center of the whirlpool. Repeat with the second egg, ensuring they have enough space to cook. (1 minute)

06

Step

1 mins

Poach for 3 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk. Adjust cooking time based on egg size and desired doneness. (3 minutes)

07

Step

2 mins

Gently remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon. (30 seconds)

08

Step

Place the poached eggs on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess water. (30 seconds)

09

Step

Season generously with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately on toast, avocado, or your favorite accompaniment.

For the freshest poached eggs, use eggs that are as fresh as possible. Fresh eggs have thicker whites, which hold their shape better during poaching.
If you don't have farm-fresh eggs, you can still achieve excellent results by straining store-bought eggs through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the watery part of the egg white.
The optional vinegar helps the egg whites coagulate faster, resulting in a neater poached egg.
A gentle whirlpool helps the egg white wrap around the yolk, creating a rounder, more uniform shape.
Do not overcrowd the pan. Poach eggs in batches if necessary to maintain the water temperature and prevent sticking.
For a richer flavor, try using chicken stock instead of water.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. If needed, you can keep poached eggs warm in a bowl of warm water for a short period of time.

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