I've tried many different ways to poach eggs. I've cracked them into a pot of boiling water. I've bought specialized pans. I've bought little accessories that you place into a normal frying pan. I even have this cool little microwave egg poacher thingie (it can also cook crispy bacon!)


However, as I was ranting this morning about how what is essentially just a moist fried egg shouldn't be this difficult to make perfectly, my sister pointed out that I had taught HER the best/easiest way to make a poached egg, long ago.

Crack an egg into a very hot pan. Dump some (a finger or so) water on it. Cover, and cook.

I have no recollection of doing this before, nor do I even know if it still counts as "poached." I do know, however, that it makes a damn fine egg.


So, what's the best way of cooking eggs?