Here's a trick of the trade - no more pots and pans. Poached egg in just 1 minute. An absolute game changer. www.buymeacoffee.com/darrenjohn69 www.buymeacoffee.com/darrenjohn69/wishlist www.youtube.com/@DarrenJohn/store

small to medium coffee cup will do! Room temp water at 50-75% fill, ....put in the egg. Microwave on 40-50 seconds. Wallah!!! Perfect poached egg. Put on toast, over rice, eggs Benedict, on a stew, meat, hamburger, etc. Perfection. Thank you so much!

Yep, I can vouch for this👍 Coffee mug, pinch of salt and pepper, coupla drops vinegar, 3/4 fill with boiling water, crack in egg, 60 secs in 800w microdiddle....perfect poached eggs with runny yolks...guaranteed! 90 seconds for two mugs/two eggs.

Wow ...thanks Darren for showing me this tip , love poached eggs but hate cleaning the saucepan after, can't wait to try it 👍

Haven't you got a toaster Darren, 1 min for egg 5 mins for toast!😂😂

Darren i have just found your great channel and subscribed, i am 62 years old and every day is an education. Just made myself a perfect poached egg on seeded bread and what can i say. Fantastically easy and done to perfection mate. Going to look at more of your vids,take care fella😉

Darren John - I spent weeks messing up poached eggs until the point that I gave up. Then i saw your video ! You saved me from the other side of the pond. Thanks. I’m now a hero again in my wife’s eyes ( she was ready to leave me over my wimpy poached eggs ).

Love these nifty and healthy tips. Especially when poached eggs happen to be one of my favourite things either for brekkie or lunch, or to top and drizzle through a crisp and fresh green leafy bacon lardon salad! SO simple, but Oh My! Thank you :)

Between the air fryer method which involves oil, water, 8 or 9 minutes cooking time,scrubbing the baked on oil after you have eaten your poached egg!!! The microwave method is the way to go, been doing this for years, thumbs up Darren👍

Feck me it works!👍 A word of caution to others, results will vary depending on micro wattage and egg size one minute is your starter mark. If it’s underdone, like my first attempt, just give it 5-10 second blasts til you get there. Mine are perfect at 1:12 but my brother tried it in his and he said the yolk fell out of the white and rolled off the plate🤣

That's how I will be doing my poached eggs from now on thank you for sharing Darren xxx

Only one person (not you) in all the videos I've seen regarding doing it this way also told the audience at what heat level the microwave should be set at.

Hi Darren I'll maybe try it one day,so so many different ways to poach an egg,I've tried the ones you don't use water smear butter on ceramic cup put lid on then microwave its either under done or explodes in the experimental stage till you nail it,even depends on size of your egg.

I do scrambled eggs in the microwave. Just put the eggs in a cup, whisk them up, 30 seconds take out give it another whisk and put in for another 10 seconds or so (depending on your microwave) 🥚🥚🥚👍

Nice one Darren, I have poached eggs on toast for breakfast everyday love it . That egg looked spot on .👍🇬🇧👍

This is really helpful.I have avoided poached eggs because of hassle and over cooking them. Will definitely try this 👍

That poached egg Darren looks so yummy, I love poached eggs your right they are healthy and have protein 👍🤗❤️

I've been poaching eggs this way for a while but mine have been kind of hit or miss, you kinda have a formula of 1\2 cup water, 1-minute perfect egg. I like the way everyone is busting your chops about no toaster, all in good fun, I'm sure. Looking forward to many more cooking tips, always looking for quicker ways to cut down meal prep, Thanks

Brilliant, so quick and no mess. I remember asking my son to boil me 2 eggs a couple of years ago as I needed protein. I told him what to do but when he brought them to me they were just slush. He’d boiled a kettle and poured it into the saucepan where the eggs were and after 4 minutes or so he assumed that was it. That was his first attempt at cooking, thankfully he’s got so much better although he really doesn’t enjoy it. He gave me a good laugh though

A brilliant way to poach an egg, I tried it this morning at 1 minute the egg was only slightly runny. Tomorrow I will try 50 seconds. Thanks again.

I use to put plastic foil over a pot with water in it and crack an egg on the plastic so it dips in the water but I gonna try this too

Excellent. I love poached eggs. I'm definitely giving this a try.

First time ever that I had poached eggs! Simple and easy! Thanks for the tip!

Measuring cups tend to be made of either plastic or steel. Neither of which should go in the microwave. You can just use a ceramic coffee mug and it works the same.

That’ll do for me, a perfectly done poached egg. My attempts over the years have been disastrous- so I gave up trying and eating them poached. Thank you for the tip 👌

Brilliant Darren. Definitely be giving it a go. Poached eggs are my all time favourite breakfast. Looked lovely! 🥰☀️🥰xxx

I’d love to be able to do poached eggs like the pros do, looking all wispy etc.. but a decent microwave one is great. Just add some butter to the toast, and another ten or twenty seconds in the microwave would be ideal!

Nice one Darren. Ironically enough I saw someone else on KZfaq do this today but he boiled the water first. So I'll definitely give it a try to see how it works out. Great video. Take care and all the best. 👍.

Thank you Darren, so easy to do and the egg keeps a good shape!

Thats how I will be doing my poached eggs thank you for sharing Darren it is so easy.

I do my poached eggs in my omelette maker so I can do 2 together. So easy, a bit of water in each compartment drop the eggs in, close the lid and 2 to 3 minutes later I get the best poached eggs and so easy to clean after. I have tried the microwave method and mostly its been great but ive had 2 explosions and if that happens it a mighty clean up of all the splattered egg. Great video though, thanks

I've been poaching eggs in tea mugs for years. You just rub a bit of olive oil on the inside to avoid any sticking. Usually put it on a lower setting for around 20 seconds. If you go full power you will end up with a hard yolk in a few seconds.

I put 3 eggs in a bowl with water and zap for just under 2 mins and like Yours... perfect every time! Been doing this for a few years now!

I love poached eggs,you have so many options with eggs and all taste so different

No butter on the toast? You're yolking?

This video blew up, nice one DJ. Hope it continues for you, much deserved.

That’s a perfect poached egg.I will have it on Saturday morning.Thanks Darren.

Thanks. I get up at 4am for work every weekday and for me this is a perfect quick breakfast.

Going to give it a go in half an hour Darren, cheers

Great idea, LOVE eggs cooked in any fashion so will give it a try, however, what setting do you use? I assume very low, otherwise the water will boil.

Thats how my nan used to do them for me when i was young ❤

You make it look so easy Darren for myself I’m totally hopeless at cooking 🙈 but for sure I’m going to try this ❤

I've learned something, and I am cross that I didn't know this before! Thanks.

Love a poached egg. Yours looked delicious 😋. Hope you don’t mind me asking, where can you buy those cups you used for the egg?. Thankyou for sharing. Enjoy your evening 😊❤️

Thank you. I ❤ your method very much😊😊!

I’m so gonna try that in the morning now. Thank you Darren. Have a lovely evening. ❤

been doing this since 1983 - also plop a little butter in the water to give the egg that rich taste that can be achieved using poaching cups. How many years were you in the food business? I'm pulling your chain a bit but didn't you ever learn how to use a knife 😀! Pulling at your toast that way. I also leave the egg to stand for 10 secs before opening the microwave. 👍good to find your channel

£3 to cook the toast....

thank you for this Darren. I love poached eggs but mine never work. This is a brilliant way.

Wow, where did you get those cups from? they look so useful. 10/10 👍👍

Great job! I will try it tomorrow morning!

Amazing. Will be making one this morning - thanks DJ for this top tip. x

Thank you for the Quick Poached Egg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to start doing this!!!

Poached eggs on toast, mmmm....😋. I want some right now!..😁

Microwave wattage makes a difference on cooking time

That looks like a great egg, just how I like them. Definitely going to try that.

I used to be a chef , we learned to cut corners, which didn't compromise the flavour. Great hack. If you've a kettle that's just boiled you can add the water in a hot pan and a ladle with a knob of butter , crack an egg and let it do its thing. But yes granted your hack is quicker .Thank you for sharing sweet xx ❤️

this is actually hilarious I can't believe it actually works, all you need to do is boil some water just before the water is properly boiling stir around the edges inside the water create a little current and then crack the egg in middle

Wow will definitely give that one a go 😊

I’ll have to try this DJ thanks for sharing 👍👍

Thanks for sharing your top tip , on poaching eggs. Thanks DJ 🤗

as always very enjoyable content DJ.

Absolutely brilliant but on a Sunday morning in my house there's 5 people all wanting a poached egg on toast at the same time. One at a time this method is great but that's it

Thanks for sharing, it is highly appreciated.

Bin doing it for years your main down there is all that power for a slice of toast ,.😅

I've never made a Poached Egg in my life (81 Years) but I'll be trying that out soon for sure.

Crack egg in food handy bag with some butter in the corner . Put it in kettle for 2 boils perfect every time

Thats great tip, went to Weatherspoon in Llandudno ( The Palladium), asked for eggs benedict, they say we got no poached eggs😮, They buy them in from Brakes, they had fried eggs😅, no chef there then,

'I'm trying,' ...me too buddy, me too. That's exactly the sort of thing I'd have for brekkie. Man after my own heart. Subscribed 👍

Do it most every day. 70sec poached egg. Microwaved 😊😊😊. Oh yeah coffee to. Yum yummy. Thanks for sharing.

What a brilliant hack! Cheers from a poached egg lover!

Dj I was sceptical..and I think I was right in being so.. That’s not a proper poach.. Better than the device I used to use and leave them like frisbees lol All the best dj..

You can make poached eggs in a drip coffee maker just run the water pull out the filter with the eggs when they’re done and dump out the water

I so wanted this to work, but physics will have it's way. It nearly works, but does not really solve the problem that in a microwave the yoke cooks faster than the white. I can see that between 50 and 60 seconds there is a sweet-spot where the white is nearly cooked -- still slightly snot-like -- and the yoke is mostly runny. I want that perfect poached egg, and this fall short for me, though happy for those who embrace it. Thanks for sharing my perfidiousness seems to place me in the minority

I will be trying this out tonight when home from work 🙂

That is the most effort put into toasting a slice of bread that I have ever seen.

Great video, i'll try it. Every time i've tried to microwave cracked eggs in a bowl they either went perfectly or blew up and coated the microwave in egg. Maybe with them being in water makes all the difference

Thnx 👍

A 6.5 minute video for a 1 minute egg! But thanks anyway, i'll try it!

Love poached eggs 🥚 👍😍

Darren I have jyst watched footage from 2yrs ago that you put up of you singing. Omg what a voice, you are amazing. Do you still sing? Absolutely fabulous. Hope you and Lee are OK cos haven't seen you both together in a while. X

Had one a hour before bed. Yum-yum!👍Takes longer to toast the bread. 3 minute meal tops!

"The Incredible Eatable Egg" 😋

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Good idea for a quick 'egg-ding' but I prefer the control of an open pan, once that microwave door is shut you've lost control of your egg. :)

Yeah daz I done that poached egg style in microwave 2 yrs back it does work but what yer gotta watch is disasters happen when you take it out it can explode in your face not done right but that's what I do now got it to perfection so fast

You did not say if water was hot or cold?

Thanks Darren I tried it fantastic mate much appreciated Shane in Sydney 👍🇦🇺

Thanks for sharing Darren John.

That's a real kitchen hack thanks mush ❤

Get an air fryer man you will need less gadgets , great vid, Ill try it !

That looked perfect but my measuring cups are metal. I am going to try it tomorrow using silicone molds for eggs 🥚, wish me luck. If it works I’ll love ❤️ you forever because the time it takes to poach an egg 🍳 is the only thing that puts me off doing them

How many watts is your microwave? Does it matter? Mine is 800 watts and just wondering do I still cook for 60 seconds? Or is it a case of playing around till I get the perfect eggs? I hope this “game changer” works as I love poached eggs on toast but I don’t always have success at making them.

Great idea going to try it this morning. Brilliant.

Game changer ! Just announced to my wife the air fryer is redundant !! But get a toaster dude ! Much love

Will certainly try this, love a poached egg

Have EXPLODED a few over the years in the microwave oven - I tend to go with a slightly lower heat setting and finish off the top with a cooks torch for a few seconds, as I do with a fried egg too to save turning it. Nice also with a piece of smoked haddock or smoked salmon!

Looks lovely but I couldnt eat toast without lashings of butter. Will try recipe. Well done.

Absolute Genius Darren!

If you make a large amount of eggs, take equal amounts of vinegar and water in a big bowl, crack your eggs into it and wait 10 minutes until the outside of the white has set (don't go over 10 minutes or you risk your eggs tasting of vinegar). Poach them in hot/almost boiling water (bubbles on the bottom of the pot) for 3 minutes. That's the trick they use in restaurants when making a lot of poached eggs to order.