The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Eggs | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

[@bacchuslax7967]

The only thing I come close to in the kitchen with him is that I use the same sponge

[@kqed]

Lolol. Relatable.

[@willc323]

🤣

[@AndrewJens]

Which is not to say that you shouldn't work on your sponge technique. 😁

[@angko-pe]

😂

[@joannaedwards6325]

​@@AndrewJens😊😊

[@happyfisherman4432]

i have been a professional chef for 35 years and I still learn from chef Pepin. the man is kitchen royalty

[@Sinic818]

87 and he is still teaching. I enjoy these videos.

[@emmapasqule2432]

Sadly he's struggling a bit, he seems to shake a bit and his quality isn't as a good as in his younger days. He's slowing down sadly :(

[@YoungST23]

@@emmapasqule2432 remind me when you are 87.....

[@emmapasqule2432]

@@YoungST23 I wont be doing this when I am 87 because it would just look sad and washed up, and cringy ;) remind you of anyone? ;) U might not wanna admit it, but the videos of him now are just cringy because he handles food really rough and his technique is long gone.

[@dimitarvenedikov]

Most importantly - he visibly loves what he does.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I’d assume the best teachers are those with a life of experience.

[@jmb1666]

The love of my life recently passed....we watched Jacques Pepin together 30 years ago...and we bonded over the joy of cooking. I will forever love Jacques for all the happy memories he created for me. Watching him feels like home.

[@amymiller4438]

My heart melts when Jacques gets so much delight from egg-spinning. 💗🥚

[@sarkaragha]

What a delicate and tender heart

[@flarican64]

Same🥰

[@RAHoff700]

What a lovely punctuation at the end: a delighted fist bump off his cutting board.

[@Lenny_Melzer]

I love the fact that after countless events, television programs, and achievements worldwide, the man still has a genuine joy for cooking. That final bit with the spinning eggs made my day. 😁

[@inocenciotensygarcia1012]

I say when you have a passion for something, no one takes it away from you.I used to work with a pharmacy technician in Mount Sinai hospital where I still work till this day, and he was from Africa.He wanted to be a Doctor and his father was against that.He had to wait till his father died years later, and now he is living his dream as a Doctor.👍🏼

[@billb5690]

😂

[@mrwaterghost]

Pepin is The Man. And even that underestimates him. "The kids love that!" he says. Yeah. I've got your number, Kiddo. You're the kid in the kitchen. And that's why your wonderful.

[@dmarkj22]

Of all the videos on how to boil an egg I feel like I can trust Jacques the most simply because he’s been doing it for so long. Dude knows what he’s talking about.

[@ReeseTimm]

I think the 'kid' is Chef Pépin, at heart :) Merci Chef Pépin

[@nickhell]

This mans videos/programs should be on every public TV in the world, everyday. As a service to the community. The new generations can barely cook processed dishes in a microwave.

[@lukthere2]

I don't know if he sees these comments. But he is one of the greatest cooking inspirations in my life, learned so much from him. What a legend! Thank you!

[@cme3344]

Same

[@almabashaw9668]

Yes, me too.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

Thank you!

[@michaelrchan]

This is one of the most beautiful, thoughtful, straight-forward things I have seen in such a long time. No gimmicks. No tricks. Science and technique.

[@bewill2003]

Jacques Pépin is a National Treasure. His warm spirit & deep knowledge have guided countless people to not fear the kitchen. ❤

[@RottenMuLoT]

National treasure are the right words. Sharing a life of experience and knowledge freely to everyone is such a gift. One can only admire and be grateful. 🙏

[@williammatthews2948]

He is in a class by himself.

[@DaChocapic]

more of an international treasure tbh

[@annettefournier9655]

Unless you were working in that kitchen with him there. Then watch out! 😂

[@applejellypucci]

@@annettefournier9655 Yes, Chef! Moving, Chef!

[@mohitmorris]

Some are Pros chefs, some are Teachers, and many times, pros chefs are not teachers and vice versa. But once, very seldom, there comes along someone like Chef Jacques Pepin, a complete package .... Salute to a Pro Chef and a Fantastic Teacher!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I have been cooking for 50 years, and my oldest son is a chef, yet I just watched this video and learned FIVE new things!!!! Chef Jacques is always a wonderful teacher and I appreciate this video!!! 🤗🥰

[@KateCarew]

He’s simply the best teacher! He knows it all, but never acts like he’s THE trove of knowledge. He’s a treasure and I just adore him!! Decades of adoration 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 I see his hands…I see how stiff he is and my heart breaks knowing he must wake up in pain and yet he gets up, he keeps going and I don’t know. Sigh. I’m sure he misses his wife but I’m also certain he knows his daughter and granddaughter love him too. I hate the idea of him being alone…there’s something about those hands. So strong and skilled, seeing his veins and the fragility belying so much dexterity it just wrecks me. His elbows and shoulders too. I tell myself he’s okay with what time has done, he’s (by objective standards) had a great life, I hope and pray he feels at ease with time.

[@krzykris]

I worked as a line cook and a prep cook from the age of 15 until 20. I was taught all of these techniques, but never the science behind it. Love it.

[@kevinkim951]

I love that he explains why things are done that way. Learned something new today!

[@David_Watts]

What a beautiful treasure we have in Jacques Pepin!! ❤ God Bless you!!🙏

[@roncaruso931]

There is not one cook on TV that knows how to create such perfect eggs. Peppin is a Master chef.

[@deborahhannah8275]

Jacques Pepin is one of my "culinary heroes". Also I just love the sound of his voice--it's almost as if one of the most brilliant, renowned, respected, and beloved chefs in the world was also your grandfather just pottering around in his kitchen.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Simply the best. I didn’t go to culinary school. I just watched this maestro. 😊🎶🔥🔥🔥

[@jenniferdove5680]

The ''kid'' in us should never go away....🌏☮AND💜✝

[@leventemore3205]

you can never go wrong with this legendary chèf.......thank you so much for your teachings and hard work, God bless you monsieur 👍

[@nicholasnicholas472]

When people ask me where I learned how to cook, my answer is always “From chef Jacques Pépin” I have watched him cook since I was a child. I bought all his books and emulate his techniques. He is a National Treasure!

[@davidglad]

Jacques's videos really are as close to perfection as you will see. Which is saying a lot, as many other youtubers make great videos rather than merely good.. but there is just something extra mind-blowing to how Pépin does it.

[@buildamillionbridges6153]

Love this man. Never would consider French cooking until Jacques Pepin’ made it so approachable. Thank you chef. You’re one in a million.

[@eyespliced]

I am so glad Jacques Pepin is still doing his thing, and sharing it with us all. Been a fan of his since I was like 4, and I'm almost 35.

[@unclecoco2082]

I always thought your eggs should be room temperature for poaching, but if Jacques says chilled then chilled it is. What a treasure he is

[@TadRaunch]

I'm not going to argue with the guy but I poach hundreds of eggs a week and I find room temp much easier.

[@thereadinesschannel7610]

He mentioned you would put them in hot water for about 20/30 seconds before serving

[@julespasquier337]

I imagine it is because a chilled raw egg is a denser liquid than a warmer one, so will spread out less rapidly in the water, making for a tighter shape. And the vinegar is to denature the outer proteins of the albumen so it solidifies quickly. Why room temp eggs can also work is because it takes less heat to get them to solidify, so I imagine the options are purely effective based on other points in technique. Freshness of the egg I think is more significant but I could be wrong.

[@m.theresa1385]

Ha! I can take the crayon that I mark my cooked eggs with out of the kitchen and take up egg spinning instead. So much information packed into this short video. Thanks Chef Jacques! It’s egg salad (on pumpernickel) today.

[@michaelg6686]

Love to see Jacques cooking. I watched him in the 80's. He was one of the most accurate Chefs around in his recipes.

[@brocktoon8]

I just discovered Jacques Pepin and I am amazed and in love!!!! Will be studiously watching all his videos now!

[@kenmandelin7812]

He definitely is the Norm Abram of the kitchen. Thank you Jacques for giving us all your knowledge.

[@brianasselta9237]

Always a pleasure to watch a master at work.

[@benscheidhastoomuchtosay2094]

What a beautiful human. I imagine my wife and I at that age making eggs ,also her favorite food, in almost any setting and I think, perfect!

[@bretwilliams249]

Can we just hit the rewind button on Jacques' age so we can have him forever?

[@john-paulsilke893]

If we all chip in one week of our lives he could live forever!

[@Dina_tankar_mina_ord]

Ive learned so much more about actually understanding food and how to cook by watching Jacque than I ever did at cooking school. This man is a gem!

[@bertoman1990]

Jacques is a living legend

[@johnwhitley2898]

Chef Pepin knowledge is endless and I enjoy him showing us what to do. He makes it fun! More lessons on eggs!

[@jacobhearns9724]

This guy knows his eggs. His omelettes and scrambled eggs are sheer perfection.

[@omelettedufromage11]

I take mental notes on all these videos to one day share with my 2 month old daughter. Thank you very much Jacques

[@lenoraberendt750]

Many things give me joy - and one of them is watching Jacques Pepin cooking eggs, any kind of eggs! He is a master. 🥚 😀

[@jakeo1209]

This man is an artist with food. I always learn something from his video. I make hard-boiled eggs differently. I put them in cold water with some salt. No pot cover. I bring the water to a full boil and then I turn it off, cover the pot and leave them there for 15 minutes. No smell. No tinge around yolks. Now, I will try to do it his way.

[@GradyGillis]

I've been cooking since about 1969; had my first paid cooking job in 1972; and I still learn something new from every single video from Chef Jacques. I'd like to give a recommendation for the Peppermate pepper mill he uses. When my traditional round one disassembled itself, I found the one he's using. I've had it for 2.5 years and zero problems. If it's good enough for Chef Jacques, who am I to argue?

[@Smiff33]

It never occurred to me until now how much I missed out on by never having a grandpa. Either way, I'm grateful to have Jacques here being both a delight and an excellent teacher. Thank you Jacques.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I lost my grandpa to complications from a brain tumor when I was ten years old, but I sure remember the delicious things he grew in his garden, and him making ice cream with ice and rock salt. I make my own ice cream today, and think of him every time.

[@auberjean6873]

​​@@palaceofwisdom9448What a sweet memory.❤ Are you a Blake fan?

[@julietaaboka3285]

Wow! Such a delight to watch this, nobody can compare with Monsieur Pepin! Merci!

[@MPam1619]

My mother called the oeuf mollet yolk "soft" boiled eggs. She often prepared them for me and my siblings and served them with oatmeal when we were children. I loved the warm runny yolks.

[@wailnshred]

My mother too.

[@mikeherstik]

It is a privilege to watch and learn from this man. He has left us, but he has left a great legacy.

[@gordonmacdonald5250]

still alive, according to wiki.. pretty sure he is still active on here.

[@renechristoffersen8323]

Thank you so much for this monsieur Jacques. You are a true master at what you do, and you have a great way of passing on knowledge.

[@gregusmc2868]

I used to watch Jacques and Julia on our local PBS station when I was 8 or 9. (50 years ago) Actually, my mom would watch and since there was no cable, no other “screens” to watch, and FOUR channels to choose from (4,6,10,PBS) I watched too. They were definitely the best shows on in the early afternoons! Absolutely legendary! 👍🏼❤️

[@bogden6153]

Never boiled an egg before and followed you’re steps after watching this video. You teach very well, as you talk how to control the water and let the egg do it’s thing. Made hard boiled eggs perfect, twice now. Thank you ❤

[@unitedstatesdale]

This fulfilled one of my bucket list items 😊

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

Chef... Thank you so much for your videos. Even if I never cook another egg (not likely)... I enjoy watching you in your kitchen. It is like medicine for the soul.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

You’re welcome!

[@brianwells4507]

When he and Julia had their cooking show, Julia Child shared her method for the perfect hard boiled egg. She said place them in water and bring them to a boil, then remove from the heat and cover the pot for 17 minutes. And that is exactly what I do!❤ Perfect every time!😊

[@cecilenava]

I can tell that Msr Jacques enjoys cooking as well as teaching. Just watching him spin those eggs like a child.. so good

[@indieboomer]

This man is a treasure.

[@dansancu7203]

one of the greatest that will ever be. thank you for being here.

[@Slivings911]

I make my boiled eggs according to this method now, since watching this video, and they always turn out beautifully! Thank you, Chef! ❤️

[@williammatthews2948]

Chef Pepin is my favorite professional chef.

[@endlesviewing]

Love the little tid bit at the end for the kids

[@chaddawgpanisi294]

master of chef Jacques Pepin 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇲 2023

[@Magnogangas]

Jacques Pépin is the best thanks KQED for sharing this treasure of info.

[@kqed]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@garygemmell3488]

The only thing better than watching and learning from Jacques was watching and learning as Jacques and Julia cooked together.

[@mermeridian2041]

Loved the trick to telling a raw egg apart from a boiled one! I never knew that!

[@VanceBarbour]

Amazing! Jacques, you're a national treasure!

[@creators144]

БЛАГОДАРИМ Вас, We Love you and thank you for your magic 🍦🍫😘🌺🌼🌺

[@mayonnaiseeee]

You spin that egg as much as you want, you’ve earned it thousands of times over. Thank you for sharing your egg mastery knowledge yet again.

[@therealbs2000]

That pound of the cutting board was so wholesome 😌

[@marilynsnider8183]

He's still a kid, and proud of it.

[@Alobas1984]

This was the best EGG COOKING video that I'v watched so far!

[@debbiezullo7056]

Love you Jacques. I am so happy I got to spend a few hours one afternoon with you. A true highlight. Much love stay well, from Southern California with love 💋

[@dollybears]

Jacques, you are a treasure 🥺❤ you and Julia kept me company afterschool in my childhood

[@lindaisenegger163]

I have followed you all my 60 years...happy cooking and holiday..

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmetcalfe3498]

Thank you Jacques for teaching me your happy cooking, our time together at Hearst Castle and the painting you sent to me which I look at daily.

[@19dec1981]

what a legend he is. i love he is still around and sharing his knowledge. thank you maestro

[@sakaridis]

The master at work! Even in the simplest things, his tons of knowledge and decades of experience are instantly evident!

[@stevenclark1973]

No matter how many videos I watch on cooking eggs, they're never consistent. I blame me, rather than the egg. So many variables! Freshness, size, temperature... Not the easiest thing to cook perfectly really. Great video 👍

[@anundbabajee9327]

The greatest teacher.

[@bohemiasb281]

Thank you for teaching us so much knowledge, Chef Pepin--and bringing us joy in the process!

[@auberjean6873]

KQED Thank you for posting these video treasures! Jacques' voice and his unique explaining & technique = Charles Aznavour!

[@stephengonzales3276]

Thank you for sharing. Have a good day today.

[@Xodgilla]

I adore Pepin. He was a class act from a time when our society deserved class acts.

[@ericjames9475]

ThanK you.Great information quickly and precisely explained. from Eric 77 years old England and never too old to learn

[@808bAler]

Looks like Jacques has as much fun as anyone spinning eggs on the cutting board. Love it!

[@kqed]

When he says "happy cooking" he means it!

[@tomrohan8480]

That an expert advice.. thanks a ton Sir❤

[@sepandee]

87 and when he spins that egg, you can see the 8 year old in him come out. May we all never lose the 8 year old that's in us.

[@dannywild]

Merci beaucoup monsieur Jacques Pépin for the explanation and your science of cooking.

[@umami0247]

My favorite chef. I've seen most if not all of his video's best one's are with Julia those two together where magic.

[@inocenciotensygarcia1012]

I loved it Chef. Thank you.Happy to see you teaching us so much.God Bless You always.

[@berserkirclaws107]

Many people would laugh if you tell them "I'm learning how to cook an hard boiled egg" but a person who know and love cooking enjoy learning and perfect what appear to most simple.

[@MariaPoeFox1234]

Jacques Pepin is the ultimate chef!!! Thank you very much!

[@parv25]

WOW His deep knowledge of cuisine is mind blowing! I have learnt so much about eggs thru this video. Thank you Chef!

[@lingwan0able]

He put so much knowledge, wisdom and fun in short videos like this, with home cooking recipes that feel easy to do with what we have at home.

[@alexlewis8468]

I have seen many of jacque's egg videos. To be honest , I watched just to hear him say 'air chamber' 😂 He is a treasure!

[@karikasumi888]

I love him! ☺️I have some of his books and loved watching him. I'm happy I can see him again.

[@KerryG-SA]

Mr. Pepin is such a legend.

[@Macfierce1]

The man is just an endless trove of knowledge.

[@stanbiryukov501]

Thank you Jacques Pépin for useful video. I recently started making boiling eggs, can't stand by fried eggs anymore. This is a good one to make a proper ones. I am using your advice and it works. Again, big thanks!

[@kqed]

Glad it was helpful. Happy cooking!

[@christiandegasperi7198]

Grazie Maestro ❤

[@johnkovalicky3389]

I love this video chef as I loved make myself poached eggs on Sunday morning I do the vinegar thing in the pot but you just do it so nicely I will follow your lead thank you so much for sharing chef❤

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

I've learned so much from your watching pbs, ordering your videos so I could cook along with you after work and now watching you on youtube. You are the best....well, you and Mary Berry 😊