The Perfect Poached Egg Brunch

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   Set a pot of water on the stove and bring to almost boiling. More like an active and very heated simmer.

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   Add your vinegar, let simmer. It should not be boiling, just hot

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   Toast muffin (I use the oven so need more time than most)

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   Crack an egg into a bowl. If the yolk breaks you will have to do it again. So use some finesse. Also, this bowl should be small-ish. like a cereal bowl

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   Swirl the water in a circular motion. Get it moving and then...

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   Now take your bowl and lower it to just above the water, slightly tilted. Now put the egg into the water with ease.

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   Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes depending on how you like your yolks. After 2-3 minutes you'll be able to take a spatula or similar and find the egg in the murky water and lift lightly to the top so you can view the yolk.

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   If your tool is a flat with holes that's best as it strains out all extra water when you're lifting it from the water onto your bread. I often use a spatula and try to train it at an angle because I use the spatula for almost everything.

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   Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.