Take the Guesswork Out of Poached Eggs Using Sous Vide

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make perfectly soft-poached eggs using the sous vide method. This technique eliminates the guesswork often associated with poaching eggs, ensuring consistent results every time. Whether you’re adding them to breakfast dishes or salads, sous vide poached eggs are a delicious and elegant addition to any meal.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients and Equipment

Before you start, ensure you have everything you need:

Ingredients

• Fresh eggs (as many as you want to poach)

Equipment

• Sous vide immersion circulator
• Large pot or container for water
• Zip-top bags or mason jars
• Slotted spoon
• Bowl of ice water (for shock cooling)

Step 2: Preheat the Sous Vide Water Bath

• Fill your pot or container with water.
• Attach the sous vide immersion circulator and set it to the desired temperature. For soft-poached eggs, the recommended temperature is 167°F (75°C).
• Allow the water bath to preheat to the set temperature. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Eggs

For Zip-Top Bags

• Crack each egg into a separate zip-top bag.
• Gently press out the air and seal the bag.

For Mason Jars

• Crack each egg into a mason jar.
• Seal the jars tightly with their lids.

Tip

: Make sure to use fresh eggs for the best texture and flavor.

Step 4: Cook the Eggs

• Once the water bath is preheated, submerge the bags or jars in the water.
• Cook the eggs for 45 minutes. This time ensures the eggs are perfectly soft-poached.

Step 5: Prepare for Serving

• After 45 minutes, carefully remove the bags or jars from the water bath.
• If using bags, cut open the bags and gently slide the eggs out using a slotted spoon. If using jars, simply unscrew the lid and use a spoon to scoop out the eggs.

Step 6: Shock Cool (Optional)

• If you are not serving the eggs immediately, you can shock cool them by placing them in a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps maintain their texture.

Conclusion

You have now mastered the art of sous vide poached eggs! This method guarantees perfectly cooked eggs every time, enhancing your culinary repertoire. Feel free to experiment with different temperatures and cooking times to achieve your preferred level of doneness. Enjoy your delicious soft-poached eggs on toast, in salads, or as a breakfast side!