Perfect poached egg 4 ways | poaching eggs masterclass

[@Adam_Garratt]

2019 update: Ok so reading some comments over the past 2 years, some of you have mentioned that some of the poached eggs were over cooked. When filming this video it was all done in multiple takes, as I moved the camera around to get the right shots for filming, which ultimately meant that some of the eggs were sitting around longer than I wanted, meaning they continued to cook a bit more in the residual heat. Also some of you are concerned about using clingfilm to poach the eggs. This is an age old chef's trick, but obviously you would use food safe cling film. If you are still concerned......simply don't use this method.

[@petuser1]

some recipes mention vinegar in the water,,, or is that not important?

[@Home_YouTube_Channel]

@@petuser1 it helps keep the egg whites together especially when you spin the water, when I just do straight up water I lose more egg whites and the egg doesn't look as smooth. Though some people don't agree

[@ZETHmetELLE13]

Just watched your youtube video. I've tried others ways on cooking poached eggs and watch vids on here and tried but yours is the easiest to understand. Loving the cling film method...simple and tidy....off to do it now as im super hungry now lol!. I'm subscribed to you now so I'll be watching for more tips and recipes. Thanks Adam 🤘😉🍽

[@gypsummilkweed2246]

Adam Garratt studies show heating Saran Wrap increases your chance of cancer.

[@mrbigmel3]

don't use it then

[@GradKat]

I bought some egg poacher cups (from Amazon) and now for the first time in my life I can make perfect poached eggs any time I want! 👍

[@maryriley8077]

Thanks for posting! My mum taught me the first way, but it sure is nice to see other doable options, especially the multiple egg one.

[@travistaylor6110]

I never knew any proper ways to poach an egg and watching this gave me a sort of confidence in it. Thank you, great video!

[@tonypetts6663]

Been using the cling film method for many years, easy to do multiple eggs in one go. A bit fiddly at first, but now it’s quick and easy with no floaty bits in the pan. And yes it’s a food safe product.

[@rkk2606]

I’m concerned about being exposed to all of the microplastics.

[@marymoore3662]

Really enjoyed your video . I think the Saran Wrap would be my choice keep the great videos coming 😊

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jessicacat1206]

I think the first way seems the easiest and most suitable for me (a nine year old) to make. Thank you for letting me know!

[@waterboy8999]

Just no need to stir the water.

[@russellsmith6498]

Wow, too easy! I could have been doing this all along! Thank you from across the pond; I love poached eggs!

[@number1son]

Best way use a skillet shallow water multiple eggs and no swirling perfect every time

[@sebastianmiles2034]

Thank you 😉 1st & last method seems much healthier - without plastic leaching through heated plastic.

[@cindylopes4081]

Stainless steal

[@spencerwilton5831]

I use the cling film method. It's a bit more fiddly but it produces a neater result, and you have less water on the egg which otherwise makes the toast soggy. Plus you can prepare multiple eggs and cook them all at the same time much more easily.

[@FreeLancerLondon]

Great video, clear instructions and lovely results. Could eat a poached egg now! Thanks for posting.

[@helentew6393]

I have a high protein diet because I had a gastric bypass. I have poached eggs every day. This is a great video. Thank you

[@jan208]

I made poached eggs in water for the first time this morning. (I have made them before but always in a tiny pan where you put water in the bottom, the egg in a 'scoop' on top and with a lid over it.) Today's effort came out very tasty but with a lot of nasty stringy 'foam' that I threw away. So I Googled how to do it properly for next time, and you came up! I love your simple, clear way of explaining how to do it and can't wait to try the cling film method tomorrow! Many thanks, it was very good information, I like the way you explain and show how to do things. Appreciated and subscribed!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you my friend! Welcome to the channel as well 😀

[@judyfleming6269]

Hi Adam, I love the plastic wrap (cling film) way of poaching. I've used that at home. One of the ways, however, that I learned (no matter what method you use) is to crack your egg into a strainer to remove the very thin part of the white. Most eggs have a small amount of thin white and then a lot of thick white (raw, I mean). Once you strain off the watery, thin white, you don't have a lot of wispy areas floating in the water. Thanks so much for your great video!!!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Judy Fleming tanks you Judy! I'm going to give that method a bash! ☺

[@walksoflifesixnine]

It's overall the best thing to do, especially if you are wanting to make multiple eggs. If you use really fresh eggs (in the US, there is a number on the side of every egg carton, eggs collected on January 1st will have a 1, and December 31 will have 365) separate the outer white from the inner white with a fine mesh strainer, you can poach 4 eggs at once in the pot. Pop them in an ice water bath to stop them from cooking, and store in the fridge for 8 hours..when needed, just pop them in simmering water for about a minute to heat, done.

[@Letten71]

Please don’t use plastic wrapper / cling film method, the world doesn’t need more unnecessary plastic waste.

[@babefarris3313]

👍👌👏best poached egg tips ever! Thanks for sharing😘

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@stephanieilluzzi7355]

Best ideas for different methods I’ve seen yet! Can’t wait to try all of them. Thank you…new subscriber! ☺️

[@petedower9621]

Great video. Good instructions. Will try tomorrow morning.

[@KingGsterUK]

*Method 5* 1) Boil the kettle. 2) Using a non stick, low wall frying pan, add the smallest amount of water, literally so it just covers the floor of the pan. 3) Bring that to boil. 4) Turn your cooker off. 5) Take your pan off the hob and add as many eggs to the pan as you like. 6) Gently put it back on the now cooling hob until the base of the eggs start to set. Literally like 15 seconds. 7) Take the pan off the hob again and gently fill the shallow frying pan with Boiling water from your kettle until the water covers the tops of the egg yolk. 8) Leave for 1 minute max. 9) Scoop out with a flat spatula. 10) Enjoy the most PERFECT looking poached eggs you've ever seen! The initial shallow water keeps the egg white nice and flat. The result is like a perfect sunny side up fried egg minus the oil. Enjoy!

[@zakelwe]

No need to to use literally twice, but apart from that well written. The shape ideally should be egg shaped, not disk shaped. If the shape does not matter then you can literally just use a poaching pan which is easiest of all. Now you have got me doing it ... grrrr ....

[@KingGsterUK]

@@zakelwe hehe, I like a good flat poached egg because it fills the slice of toast ;)

[@stevenasperstrand8875]

@@zakelwe You must have been a school teacher. 😉

[@zulkiflihalin648]

😊

[@zulkiflihalin648]

😊😊😊😊

[@maryhull531]

Loved all the methods . Poached eggs are always tricky for me to do . Maybe not after this .

[@NormaDelRizzo]

Ive never seen the cling wrap method but agree that is looks like a nice way to do it. Thanks Adam!

[@GlobalCurrentAffairsAnalysis]

I stumbled upon your video channel I was searching for how to make Poached Eggs and I am literally amazed with your methods 👍🙏

[@MrHir2012]

You're a brilliant chef, Adam

[@jeanlawrence9288]

Thanks for that brilliant cooking lesson Adam. Im having a pouched egg for breakie.

[@sarahdeason493]

You are a poached egg genius for sure !!! Thanks for this fabulous tutorial !!!

[@rhosiecatignas1688]

Nice.... Im having trouble of making poached egg with my kid, hes fav. Now ill try this one👍

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

This video is wonderful!!!!! Thank you so much for posting it. I will definitely be using the cling film method and a few others as well. Thank you!!! 🤗

[@mizanrahman8190]

very nice posing method. different type of poaching method. I like it very much. thank you very much for doing something different.

[@joycepersad]

Never thought it was so easy to make poached eggs thank you

[@khanscombe619]

Brilliant methods. I Usually use twirled in water but adding vinegar (man said it helps form the whites). For a flavor twist I steam or oven bake in ramekin layered to eat & dip right out of w/ my soldiers. When I need much more I bake multiples in oven so family can choose their own. You can steam 3 or so in large pan. Nan would twirl in 5 in vinegar water. Modem tip: if you can’t be bothered w/ all that, I microwave it. Nearly full Ramekin cook on high for 1 min to test. Microwaves power can vary so just try. Maybe 1:10 or 0:50. This is sumo for eggs & soldiers. Oh ya, use a splash cover as it can pop at the lay moment till u get it right

[@DomBill1]

I love poached eggs, so thank you for sharing a variety of ways of cooking them. Your videos are really fun, entertaining and educational, keep it up! Thank you! 😋👌🏻

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you my friend. Appreciate it 🙂

[@milagrosricafort8011]

Great variety of ideas!! Let’s see what works!! Thank you!

[@vimalneha]

3rd way was new for me and the best for my liking. Thanks!

[@DaschefAnthony-mz5je]

Appreciate the Advice I'm a cook in a busy kitchen, cling film game changer for me 😊

[@yayasanfardlukifayah9859]

Thank You, for your sharing methods, I love it.

[@lifesgreat9951]

The first method is the best, I think. Good video.

[@MissWizard]

Brilliant tips, Adam. Definitely going to try the cling film method.

[@ScotVenus]

Love a poached egg and I’ve used all those methods myself though personal preference is the (1st) traditional free flowing “let’s see how it goes” method 😄 , but I’ve a friend who loves poached eggs and despite every effort hasn’t a clue so bought him silicone poachers! Time to send him your masterclass! Well done on a straight-forward, no over-egging it (pardon the pun) how-to 👏🙌🏻

[@murrayelliot]

No need to tie the clingfilm, just twist so you can use less. Also melted butter instead of oil works well. My favourite poaching method (and easy to do several eggs at the same time). Alternative method: Use an old fashioned egg poaching pan!

[@Alaskanomad]

I love poached eggs and these 4 ways are great.

[@duritanfrostwolf8237]

Indeed. That's a good egg. I appreciate your egg skills bradda

[@peachysalire5490]

Wow! I will do poached eggs for my family! It's good u have 4 ways i will add 1 how i poached an egg i just put 1 Tbsp water to my soup bowl & microwave it for 2 min & its done!💕

[@kumara5492]

That's what I would do. yours is so simple way.

[@mkwaxingstudio2602]

great video, thanks! no more washing up messy pans!

[@christophernewman9865]

No more messy pans; good point!

[@peterwright790]

It’s made my mouth water as I watch in bed this morning in lockdown I always have two eggs so what’s the best way doing them together. Maybe the cling film method?

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thanks Peter. Either way would work. Personal preference really. Take care

[@RobB-vz2vo]

I tried all of those methods. The best and easiest is the swirling water one. I add salt and vinegar to the water which helps keep the egg together.

[@HimynameisJermHicks]

That's what I just saw on another video and was like (Oh no wonder my eggs have been turning out so horrible, lol) I'm definitely trying it.

[@TheKonga88]

You can also put ant sperm in there 🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜👑👑🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🙌🙌🐸

[@paulcampbell6316]

Eggspert!😊 I fry mine with about 10mm of hot water in a small frying pan with a glass lid. The steam cooks the top. No need to votex. Bring to boil, turn down to simmer, put egg in, apply lid. Check occasionally, till done.

[@atlenta1]

Thanks so much for sharing your technique. I love poached eggs.

[@firefly-pd9ho]

Thank you very much for posting this video! It’s very helpful!

[@markhall7222]

This is the best one for poached eggs out, thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@rahulbhuria6743]

I love the last method. Looks so perfect.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you. Stay safe 👍

[@judycarlin2428]

Adam, thanks so much! I’m so glad I found you! Poached eggs can be intimidating, thanks for showing how easy it can be!

[@stueegee1]

I use small ziplock bags with a bit of butter in one corner. Lay the bag down and rub bag to spread butter around in the corner. Add egg, close nearly completely and immerse in boiling water for approx 4min. Remove and scissor cut bag just above the egg to let it drop onto your toast. You can add a good shot of vinegar before the egg goes in if you're weird like me cause I always liked that flavor to my poached eggs. I like this method as it's quicker than plastic wrap but still allows you to get a batch ready to go ahead of time. I usually do 6 and when time is up I just grab all 6 bags out of the water at once.

[@suzanshitemi3912]

Thank you so much I have learn something from you Plz keep on

[@zoncathompson4215]

This was Great! Can't wait to try these methods. Thank you!

[@theresatyler4043]

Amazingly new techniques for me to learn! Thanks for the simple instruction! Can't wait to try your methods of which I knew not. God Bless the Chickens🐓🐣🤭

[@adriantyler6911]

Look out for vintage egg poaching pans, they're cheap and work beautifully!!

[@lisagunter1114]

After looking round for you tube for a really easy to follow nothing fancy way of poaching eggs, I watched Adam and he made it look achievable. Gonna practice all 4 methods next time I'm making brekkie 😊

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you and enjoy!

[@yoneekscott3136]

Only video I need! Awesomeness thank you!

[@mhschmidt01]

Much easier is to add water to about an 8 oz cup. Enough to cover your egg with water once removed from its shell. Pop it in the microwave for 60 sec (less for a runnier egg). Experiment with the cook time until you get the egg you wish. Toast your English muffin or bread. Use a spoon with slits to remove the egg after the microwave is finished & place the egg on a paper towel to rest while you butter your toast. The towel will absorb excess water. Move the egg from the paper towel to your toast. Add chopped chives. Break your yoke a little & enjoy. Takes 70 seconds.

[@avitalrom4699]

Great video, thanks! Surprising and educating :) I've been using method #1 for a few years now and I recommend adding a tiny bit of vinegar to the water + not salting the water. (That said, I just treated myself to a cheap but effective 'egg poacher' - which is basically a small pan that comes with a metal surface that holds tiny plastic bowls - similarly to your ladle technique - it works really nicely!)

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thanks for the tip man!

[@pennyfulton3418]

taste of vinegar with egg .....yuk .

[@cme1027]

They look perfect. I'm definitely trying the last one. I've made egg drop soup to many times w #1

[@mpl5022]

Oh my, TY! I used a ladle & cannot believe oiling it prior wasn’t all that’s needed to succeed 🤦🏽‍♀️; I’m looking forward to try again using your genius method. 😉

[@lorim8070]

I've made poached eggs in milk and a bit of butter since I was 12 I am now 75, never a problem with it spreading out.

[@JamesyMca]

lmundi LO, what do you do with the milk? When finished cooking eggs! My heads Scrambled. Only yolking🐓

[@augustodesouza2914]

Very nice. You accomplished your goal! Super!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you mate 😁

[@carolinecarman3789]

Eggselent, Thank you!

[@chrisroberts3352]

step 3 and 4 are brilliant! Thank you for making brunch easy!

[@Adam_Garratt]

Christopher Roberts Thanks, no problem pal ☺

[@HimynameisJermHicks]

Thanks so much, I was so tired this morning I forgot to do the swirl thing and the egg whites just kind of broke up into a million pieces. Great tips I hope to see more of your food hacks because this one was amazing. :)

[@job5861]

Try using a tablespoon of vinegar in the water; should help to keep it together.

[@kayspeak2227]

What a great video. You have such a nice way of presenting. Good for you.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Awww thank you kay!🙂💗

[@pragawa]

Thanks! My mother used the last method. I guess I'll do the same.

[@darkestserenity6775]

only recently started eating poached eggs but my efforts are a bit hit and miss to say the least thanks for the vid I'll keep trying

[@rockybalboa1386]

I could eat all four of those. Look so good!

[@kenjepsen4579]

Good video. My mom also does them in a cup of water in the microwave..

[@mizzwitty1042]

I go with the last method but using little jars or cups or whatever is handy - for not producing so much plastic rubbish as with using the cling film. Thanks a bunch, that was very helpful and not having so much mess and waste of egg compared to the vinegar in water method 👍💕

[@erepsekahs]

I like the way you use hot water in the frying pan, it makes a big difference from the way my mommy does it.

[@AlNikoros]

Last one is perfect! And no plastic!

[@SnackAttack6]

Ty I’m 59 and have never made a perfect poached egg lol I can now 😁👌

[@mohamedatismail]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@Macrocompassion]

I have developed a method using a macro-wave oven. It is similar to the ramakin method, but used a deep glass saucer and a margarine wiped interior surface, and SLOW heating for 3 minutes. Prick the egg yoke to avoid "explosions". If the eggs comes directly from the fridge, add an extra half-minute.

[@independentpuppy7520]

Those were cooked perfectly Adam.

[@txhypnotist]

Cool, thanks for sharing the plethora of knowledge you are acquiring along the path.

[@sweetheartcarebear5534]

Thank you for all 4 ways of poaching an egg! I prefer the first one. They are easy to make. I'll never go back to frying them.

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're welcome 🙂

[@Jesusis]

Thanks for the alternatives.

[@Pearls99]

Thanks for the tips. One advise though..research shows that plastic use is cancerous especially at high temperatures so boiling it in water is not a good idea.

[@barry4967]

@korean Boiling water is not high temperature, only 100/212° max.

[@zenhealingpowerofmusic7735]

Thank you for sharing.😁💖

[@MusicLover-oo8tv]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing

[@richardlee4890]

Hi, I love ur presentation and especially the first and fourth methods , thanks lots :)

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you Richard. Stay safe mate

[@diegogeneral1217]

Absolutely brilliant now am going green do my first porch eggs this morning

[@rayannehorne3468]

Love poached eggs! Cook on fellow !!!!

[@denisreilly1512]

Thank you very much Adam great video 👍

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're welcome Denis. Hope you're keeping safe 🙂

[@caznden]

Thank You, Will Use your Ideas !

[@veecee3669]

Thank you! Another little trick is to add some vinegar to the boiling water before adding the eggs. The vinegar helps to solidify the whites.

[@cainey77]

Those GÜ ramekins really do come in handy.

[@danhall3042]

Looks so easy to make

[@IvanDoherty1]

A Japanese chef told me a 5th way is to put an egg in a ladle, hold it in the boiling water for about 40 secs or so, take out then crack into water and cook for a further 2 mins. Careful not to burn your hands though.. Keeps its shape as the outside is already partially cooked.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Nice one thanks!

[@TheDublin47]

Wow i love the way you done it in cling that's they for me from now on Thanks man you are a genius

[@speedysteve5229]

Thank you. Good tips. Will try.

[@Adam_Garratt]

You're welcome bud

[@Hndjdj400]

Your channel is so underrated.

[@Adam_Garratt]

Thank you my friend

[@MadeWithLovelle]

There's nothing better than poached eggs cooked to perfection!

[@francesbaskwill6539]

Amazing, they all looked perfect

[@alettashomongula5316]

Thank you so much. It was useful

[@princeharming8963]

OutStanding presentation!