If the thought of eating a runny yolk disturbs you, then you will have to ignore this post – but please come back!
Eggs are one of my favorite foods. They are low in calories, high in protein and inexpensive. Paleo Leap wrote a detailed article on the health benefits of eggs, especially egg yolks. It was a great read.
On most mornings, my husband and I eat poached eggs on toast (grain free toast, of course). It’s our favorite. If it was doused in Hollandaise sauce, it would be even MORE my favorite.
Here’s my attempt at a step-by-step explanation of how to make a perfectly poached egg – which, in my definition, means ALL of the white part is cooked and the yolk is runny.
Perfectly Poached Eggs (Paleo, SCD, GAPS)
Author: Jen/ my BIG FAT grain free life
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Break eggs into separate small bowls.
- Fill a small saucepan with water.
- Add white vinegar to saucepan. Vinegar will cause the egg to hold it's shape.
- Bring water to a gentle, rolling boil. Turn heat to medium-low when you get to this stage so it doesn't boil too hard.
- Gently lower the edge of one bowl into the water, releasing the egg. Repeat with the second egg.
- Immediately start the timer. (My husband likes his eggs around 4 minutes. I prefer mine right around 4.5 to 5 minutes. Time will also be based upon the size of the egg. Our eggs are HUGE, so adjust accordingly.)
- Once timer is up, remove poached eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove extra moisture.
- Serve on toasted, buttered grain free bread and enjoy!
oh yum! i love a good runny yolk:) those look delicious! thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
🙂
Jen
This looks great! We have eggs for breakfast every morning but I've never attempted a poached egg. This will be on the menu tomorrow! Thanks!
Cassidy
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Cassidy-
We're “eggs for breakfast every morning” people too. Their such an inexpensive source of great protein and healthy fats.
Let me know how your poaching goes! It might take a few times to figure out how many minutes you like your eggs cooked. We've done it so much we have it down to a science now…
Enjoy!
Jen
Jen,
Where are you getting your eggs from now?
Dee
Hey Dee! I get my eggs from this wonderful local farmer who allows her chickens to roam freely. She feeds them very well and there's absolutely no soy in their feed. I've been doing some research on soy and finding that a lot of “organic” meats out there are fed soy which converts to estrogen. I can't remember the name of the farm right now but will try to get more info to you. I would check out local farms in your area. I've even started calling farms from my local health food store and asking if they feed their chickens soy. Because…well…I'm crazy like that…
Take care-
Jen
Dee,
The name of the farm is 5-String Farm. Let me know if you want their number.
Jen