My Pets Made Me Lunch!

[3KillerBs]

I rarely bother to poach store-bought eggs. They spread out, squish, and go into tatters.

But even with only 2 hens laying the eggs were fresh enough to use a dozen to serve the whole family.

It's wonderful how the fact that they don't go into tatters means that they don't bring a lot of extra water into the bowl. Just drain with the slotted spoon -- no blotting with napkins required.

 

[sourland]

Love poached eggs.

 

[3KillerBs]

I wish I'd thought to take pictures of the first set before the water got foamy so that it was easier to see how they sat up so solidly in the water.

 

[aart]

Love poached eggs.

Same here but never had much luck poaching directly in water...
...I use a cup steamer rig.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Same here but never had much luck poaching directly in water...

I poach mine nestled in noodles for ramen bowls. The noodles hold them in place while they cook. Add some chopped greens from the garden and that's my typical lunch.

 

[ScratchNbawk]

I’ve never cooked poached eggs before, but it looks really good ... and healthy. I’ll give it a try, I hope it works. . .

 

[3KillerBs]

I’ve never cooked poached eggs before, but it looks really good ... and healthy. I’ll give it a try, I hope it works. . .

You'll find all sorts of "tricks" to make good poached eggs in cookbooks and on food websites, but the real trick is to use new-laid eggs so that the whites don't float away in tatters.

I do use a spash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt in the water and if I'm making multiple batches for the family I keep another pot of boiling water on the stove so I can top it up without having to wait for it to get hot again.

 

[ScratchNbawk]

Thanks so much for the advice. I look forward to giving it a try.