Video: How to Make Perfect Poached Eggs

In this video, you’ll see how to make poached eggs. Learn this simple technique and become the unofficial queen of brunch! You’ll discover why a little bit of vinegar in the water helps keep the whites together and get a little tip for making poached eggs for a crowd. You’ll see just the right type of low simmer you want for poaching perfect eggs. You’ll also learn why fresh eggs poach best and why it’s a smart idea to crack your eggs into a ramekin instead of directly into the water. What happens when you use older eggs? You’ll see in this video—and also see how to fix the problem! Watch the video, then get the recipe for Chef John’s Poached Eggs.