Instructions

1. Crack an egg into a bowl.
2. Heat a saucepan with at least 3 inches of water.
3. Add the vinegar or lemon juice into the water
4. After the water boils, turn down the heat a bit so that it stops boiling.
5. Use a spoon to start stirring the water in the saucepan to create a whirlpool (i.e., stir in a circle).
6. Drop the egg into the water while the water is still spinning.
7. Leave to cook on a medium heat so that the water isn’t boiling. For a soft but not-runny poached egg, cook in the water for 5 minutes. If you prefer a runny poached egg, then remove from the water after around 3 minutes.