High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Microwave Poached Egg
A perfectly poached egg has always felt like a restaurant-only achievement, but this microwave method makes it genuinely weekday-friendly. With just water, a splash of white vinegar, and a single egg, there is absolutely nothing hiding in this recipe — no sauces, no syrups, no processed shortcuts that sneak in unwanted sweeteners. The vinegar does the same job it would in a stovetop poach, helping the white set up neatly around the yolk without any fuss. Cooking at 50% power is the real trick here, giving you that silky, fully set white with a yolk that stays beautifully runny in the center. It comes together in a single mug, which means minimal cleanup and maximum payoff. Season it simply with salt and pepper and you have a clean, protein-rich result that works on toast, over greens, or alongside whatever else is on your plate.
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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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