Imen Dridi Alton Brown’s Poached Eggs are perfected using a whirlpool technique where he boils water with vinegar and salt, spins a cold egg, covers, and is ready in 5 minutes!
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Poached Eggs Recipe:
- Perfect Technique: Brown’s method ensures flawless poached eggs.
- Effortless Elegance: Achieve restaurant-quality results effortlessly.
- Reliable Perfection: Foolproof instructions for consistent outcomes.
❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Poached Eggs?
Alton Brown’s Poached Eggs are a delightful treat that is boiled with vinegar and salt to provide a lovely, properly cooked experience.
🥚 Alton Brown Poached Eggs Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 large egg, chilled
🍳 How To Make Alton Brown Poached Eggs
- Fill a thin, deep 2-quart saucier with water until it comes up one inch on the side. Simmer, adding the vinegar and salt, over medium heat.
- Get a custard cup or tiny ramekin and crack in the egg. To get the water to spin smoothly, swiftly stir it in one direction using the handle of a spoon or spatula.
- Gently place the egg in the middle of the whirlpool. To keep the white from “feathering,” or spreading out in the pan, the water will be swirled.
- Put a lid on the pan, remove it from the heat, and set the timer for 5 minutes. There should be zero touching, peddling, stirring, or peeking of the egg.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg, and then serve right away. Alternately, chill the egg for up to eight hours by placing it in an ice bed. Just before serving, reheat in hot water.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Ensure the egg is chilled before starting the poaching process.
- Swiftly stir the water to create a whirlpool for the egg to go into smoothly.
- Avoid disturbing the egg once it’s in the water to achieve the best results.
🧁 What Pairs Nicely With Poached Eggs?
Poached eggs combine well with a variety of dishes such as Toast, English muffins, smoked salmon, avocado slices, and Hollandaise sauce.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Poached Eggs?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover poached eggs in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- In The Freezer: It’s not recommended to freeze leftover poached eggs as the texture may change upon thawing.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Poached Eggs?
- Microwave: Toss poached eggs in a microwave-safe dish and heat on medium heat in short 20-second intervals until warmed through for up 3 minutes.
- Stove: Throw your leftovers poached eggs in hot water for 2 minutes until heated.
FAQs
Can you poach an egg without vinegar?
Certainly, poach eggs without vinegar by using lemon juice for the needed acidity without altering the taste.
What keeps poached eggs together?
The whirlpool technique in poaching eggs helps keep them together, creating a well-formed, round shape during the cooking process.
Why are my poached eggs watery?
Watery poached eggs may be due to boiling water or improper egg lowering use simmering water and gently place eggs for better results.
How do I know if a poached egg is done?
Check poached egg doneness by gently prodding with a teaspoon. If it feels too soft, return to the pan for further cooking.
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Alton Brown Poached Eggs Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 72
- Total Fat 4.7g
- Saturated Fat 1.6g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 185mg
- Sodium 149mg
- Potassium 69mg
- Total Carbohydrates 0.4g
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 6.3g
Alton Brown Poached Eggs
Description
Alton Brown’s Poached Eggs are perfected using a whirlpool technique where he boils water with vinegar and salt, spins a cold egg, covers, and is ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a thin, deep 2-quart saucier with water until it comes up one inch on the side. Simmer, adding the vinegar and salt, over medium heat.
- Get a custard cup or tiny ramekin and crack in the egg. To get the water to spin smoothly, swiftly stir it in one direction using the handle of a spoon or spatula.
- Gently place the egg in the middle of the whirlpool. To keep the white from “feathering,” or spreading out in the pan, the water will be swirled.
- Put a lid on the pan, remove it from the heat, and set the timer for 5 minutes. There should be zero touching, peddling, stirring, or peeking of the egg.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg, and then serve right away. Alternately, chill the egg for up to eight hours by placing it in an ice bed. Just before serving, reheat in hot water.
Notes
- Ensure the egg is chilled before starting the poaching process.
Swiftly stir the water to create a whirlpool for the egg to go into smoothly.
Avoid disturbing the egg once it’s in the water to achieve the best results.
