On 2013-11-03, jmcquown > wrote:

> Thanks for sharing this. I've never had a poached egg. The idea of
> slipping an egg, sans shell, into simmering water never appealed to me.

If done properly, it's good. The eggs is removed with a skimmer or
slotted spoon so the water can drain off. Then, a clean kitchen towel
is used to dab/wick away any remaining water. When done right, very
good. The water is typically laced with vinegar and a whirl is
started with a spoon to help keep the egg
together.

As a kid, I had poached eggs from a stove top egg poacher, little cups
which held the eggs until they were steamed to doneness. Lotta
electric non-stick egg poachers now available. They shut off when the
egg is perfectly done. Still, I jes soft boil 'em ....5mins-15 secs.

I do wanna try the slow cooked (s/v) soft boiled eggs.

nb