Step 1: Prepare Your Setup

Fill a medium saucepan about 2/3 full with water

Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and a pinch of salt

Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (look for small bubbles, not a rolling boil)

While water heats, crack each egg into its own small bowl or ramekin

Step 2: Create the Perfect Cooking Environment

Once water is simmering, use a spoon to create a gentle whirlpool in the center

This vortex will help the egg white wrap neatly around the yolk

Step 3: The Poaching Process

Carefully slide one egg into the center of the vortex

Immediately repeat with additional eggs, working quickly but gently

Cook for 3-4 minutes for runny yolks, 4-5 for firmer yolks

Don’t overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary

Step 4: Remove and Drain

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