INSTANT POT EASY POACHED EGG

WHY YOU WILL LOVE EASY POACHED EGGS IN AN ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER

• You've heard all the poached egg tips: bring water to a gentle simmer, swirl a perfect vortex in the water, add vinegar, etc etc.  None of that here!  Just crack it, cook it, plate it, done – no fuss, no tears
• Hands off – prep the rest of your meal as the Instant Pot cooks your egg – efficient mom award right here!
• Cook one or cook seven – when was the last time you perfectly poached 7 eggs at a time on the stove top!?  NEVER!
• Buttery, golden yolk with flaky sea salt – you can't possibly not love that

HOW TO MAKE POACHED EGGS EASY IN THE INSTANT POT

1. Spray the tray with nonstick cooking spray and crack eggs into the holes
2. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes, until white is set
3. Use a spoon to scrape around the egg to make sure it's not stuck
4. Gently scoop it onto a spoon
5. Plate it, grab a fork, and ever so gently cut into the white
6. Bam!  Perfect runny yolk, sigh

USE FRESH EGGS – FRESH EGG TEST

This is a common tip for the traditional water/pan method, I found even with this Instant Pot method, the whites cooked up much more reliably with fresh eggs than with old eggs.  To test your eggs for freshness, place an egg in a bowl of water.  If the egg lays on its side, it is still fresh.  If it stands upright on its bottom, it's not as fresh and may not work well for poaching.  This has to do with how porous the eggshell is. 

AVOID EGGS STICKING IN SILICONE MOLD

If your eggs stick, they are likely to break as you are getting them out of the tray.  Spray the holes you will be cracking eggs into with nonstick cooking spray. It works amazingly well, is made of non-GMO oils, and after using it for 5+ years, it hasn't left any residue on any of my bakeware like Pam does.  This 6-pack on Amazon is a great price, but I've also bought single cans at a local kitchen supply store for $1-2 more.

POACHED EGG COOKING TIME 

The exact time can vary depending on the brand of tray you are using, how many eggs you're poaching, brand of pressure cooker, and even altitude.  This brand is my favorite because it is more sturdy and the pockets are deeper.

For me, if I'm cooking 2-3 eggs, I cook them for 7 minutes, more than that I use 6 minutes.  More eggs will mean more surrounding heat which requires less cooking time.  I suggest starting with 6 minutes then assess your egg.  When the white is set, it's done!  If the white is partially clear and runny, cook it for another minute.  With a couple of trial runs, you'll soon know the exact cooking time for your pressure cooker and tray.

COOKING POACHED EGGS FOR A CROWD

As I mentioned, the more eggs you are cooking the shorter the cook time.  I can fill my tray of 7 and cook them 6 minutes for 7 perfectly poached eggs.  I've had readers report back that with their less sturdy trays, 5 minutes was the perfect time for 7 eggs.  This is great when you need to cook for a crowd!

I have not tried stacking 2 trays and making 14 at a time, but I'm assuming this would decrease the cook time by another minute.  Let me know if you try this!

QUICK RELEASE THE PRESSURE TO AVOID OVER COOKING

Right when your pot beeps that it's done cooking, release the pressure.  As long as there is pressure in the pot, the eggs will continue to cook, so don't walk away the last minute of cooking.

PREVENT CONDENSATION

I found that covering the eggs with foil messed with the consistency of the cook time so I stopped doing that.  When you remove the lid, quickly tilt it to prevent the condensation in the lid from dripping onto the eggs.  If there is water in your eggs, use the corner of a paper towel to easily soak it up.  Don't confuse droplets of water with the egg white!

TRANSFER THE POACHED EGGS GENTLY

It's quite simple to remove the eggs from the tray, but be GENTLE!  You don't want to break that beautiful yolk before it's plated.  I use a thin, small spoon to release the egg from the sides of the tray. Once it's not sticking anywhere, it will slide easily onto the spoon.

That pretty much covers it!  You are going to be a brunch making master with this trick!  A perfectly poached egg is the best way to take a meal from “meh” to “wowza!” and this Instant Pot trick makes it that much easier.

INGREDIENTS

Eggs (anywhere from 1-7 eggs at a time, depending on how many your silicone tray holds)

salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Add 1 cup of water to the pressure cooker pot and place trivet inside.  

Spray silicone tray with nonstick cooking spray.

Crack desired number of eggs into the holes of the silicone tray.  Place tray on top of the trivet.

Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position.  Cook at high pressure for 6 – 8 minutes (see notes regarding cooking time).

When cooking is complete, use a quick release.  

Check the eggs.  The egg white should be completely cooked and the yellow center should be slightly jiggly.  

Using a soft edge knife or spoon, carefully scrape around the egg to make sure it’s not adhering to the edges, then gently scoop it from the tray.  

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  

Serve with avocado toast, english muffins, tamales, salads, hashbrowns, etc

NOTES

Cooking time will vary depending on the brand of silicone tray, brand/model of pressure cooker, number of eggs, and altitude.  The more eggs, the less time it will take.  For 2-3 eggs I cook mine for 7 minutes.  For more than 3 eggs I cook for 6 minutes

A few more tips: Use fresh eggs, spray the egg bite tray with nonstick spray, and don't season the eggs until after they are cooked.

If you open the pot and they are undercooked, quickly put the lid on and cook for 1 more minute with a quick release.

Source : https://tidbits-marci.com

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