Poached eggs in the microwave…

I don't have a microwave but recently I bought a stainless steel egg poacher and I love it. It is heavy when you have all the components on it. But it doesn't take long and is easy to use.
 
I hae the same problem as you Pappy.. it's hit and miss... I've tried so called microwave poachers but the eggs always come out rubbery and overcooked middles.. so I find this method works the best...

  • Microwave the water:
    Put 1/4 cup water in an 8-ounce glass measuring cup or sturdy, microwave-safe mug.
    Microwave on high power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the water is steaming (not rapidly boiling).

  • Add the egg, pierce the yolk, and cover:
    Crack the egg into the water. Gently slide a toothpick into the yolk, keeping it intact. Cover the measuring cup or mug with a small miscrowave safe plate or plastic wrap

Cook for 30 second incriments
 
I've never tried the microwave for poached eggs... but will use it for quick, scrambled eggs.
I sometimes go for coddled eggs, but not in the microwave...
 
I poach an egg in the microwave nearly every morning. My method is: pour a small amount (approx 1/8 cup) of apple cider vinegar into a coffee cup, add generous 1/2 cup of water, mix well, crack an egg into the cup (smaller cup with semi-rounded bottom-no sharp corners), microwave for 60 seconds at 70% power. Eggs are variable so sometimes i have to add or subtract a bit of cooking time*.

*Note: I use JUMBO nest fresh eggs. Smaller or less fresh eggs require adjustments. You have to tinker a bit to get it right. In a weeks time I will still have a egg or two that won't be perfect.
 
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