Plastic Wrap Question

[Rider3]

Hello, I've seen so many online examples of people poaching eggs using plastic wrap. It looks like the egg stays intact and contains the mess. Is there a special kind of plastic wrap to use? I'm afraid of simply using a cling wrap and melting it in my pot! Any suggestions? Thank you!

[True Blue American]

1. You can get egg holders

If you want to poach, put a tiny bit of vinegar in your water and swirl, drop eggs in.

There may need a new plastic I am not aware of.

[CrispyQ]

2. I wouldn't cook anything in plastic.

Why not get a set of silicone poaching cups? You can get a set of four for $10.

[enough]

3. Agree

[Major Nikon]

7. Silicone is plastic

Just sayin’

[CrispyQ]

8. LOL--I didn't know that!

[Grasswire2]

4. I'm not sure what you mean by "the mess"

If you add a teaspoon of vinegar to your water and then stir the water round in the pan just before you drop the eggs in, the white is contained pretty well.

[Rider3]

5. Thank you!

I never thought of the silicone holders. I'll try those. I've also tried the vinegar trick, but it didn't work for me. Thanks, everyone!

[Major Nikon]

6. There's lots of how-to guides for poaching eggs on the youtubes

I crack the egg into a custard dish. It makes it easier to drop into the water.

After the water comes to a boil, make a whirlpool with a spoon. Gently but all at once drop the egg into the center of the pan. The swirling water will keep the egg intact. Start a timer for 3 minutes as soon as the egg goes in.

If you must use plastic wrap, line a custard dish with a square piece of plastic wrap. Spray center with cooking spray. Drop an egg in and bring all the corners of the wrap together. Twist to form a seal around the egg and tie tightly with a bread bag tie or rubber band.

Boiling water will never get hotter than 212F and that’s not nearly hot enough to melt plastic wrap.