Eggs Benedict for the Brunch Table

Instructions

1. Poach the eggs the classic way: Fill a medium pot with 7 cm of water. Add vinegar, season with salt and bring to a simmer to just a few bubbles; it should never boil. Using the handle of a spoon or spatula, stir the water with a clockwise motion. Gently crack an egg into the center of the pot, letting the water swirl around it and allowing the white to envelop the yolk. Repeat with remaining eggs. You could do up to four at a time. Check the eggs after 5 minutes: Use a slotted spoon to lift an egg out of the water, and touch the white for firmness. If it's not quite done, slide it back in for another minute or so. Once eggs are perfectly poached, remove from the water, and let drain on a plate lined with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Set eggs aside.
2. Poaching eggs for beginners: Poaching eggs has always been an tricky thing. One method to consider is to break each egg onto a square foot sheet of plastic wrap and tie the four ends together. Then you can lift them all up and lower then into boiling water at the same time--and pull them out at the same time--all equally done and all wonderfully together.
3. Poach the eggs in a steam oven (or a steamer): Spray 8 ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Break 1 egg into each. Place ramekins directly on wire rack in steam oven. Select 100 °C cook mode and steam for 2 minutes.
4. Using a toaster or regular oven and toast the English muffins until crisp and golden brown.
5. Cook bacon or ham in a medium skillet over medium–high heat until golden brown and just crisp at the edges. (6 minutes)
6. To assemble: Arrange a muffin half, cut side up, on each of 4 plates. Put 1 slice of baked ham or bacon on each half, then 2 poached eggs and spoon on top with hollandaise. Sprinkle with chives, dill, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

• Servings : 2
• Ready in : 12 Minutes
• Course : Main courses
• Recipe Type : beef, Breakfast, recipes for spring, recipes for summer, recipes for winter
• Ingredient : Apple cider vinegar, Bacon, Chives, Eggs, English muffin, Ground black pepper, Ham, Parsley, Salt, Холандез сос