Artificial Food Coloring Free Microwave Poached Egg
A perfectly poached egg has always felt like a restaurant trick, but this microwave method makes it genuinely foolproof at home. With just water, a splash of white vinegar, and a single egg, there is nothing hiding in this recipe — no dyes, no additives, no processed shortcuts. That matters more than people realize, since even some pre-seasoned or packaged egg products can sneak in unnecessary colorants or flavor enhancers. The vinegar helps the white set up neatly around the yolk, giving you that classic, tender poached texture without any fuss. Cooking at 50% power is the real secret here — it keeps the white from turning rubbery while leaving the yolk gloriously runny. Lift it out with a slotted spoon, hit it with salt and pepper, and you have a clean, beautiful egg ready to go on toast, a grain bowl, or whatever you have on hand.
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Learn more →Ingredients
1 serving
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water and white vinegar into a microwave-safe mug or deep microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the water is hot but not yet boiling.
- 2
Crack the egg directly into the hot water, making sure it is fully submerged. Cover the mug tightly with a small plate or microwave-safe lid.
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