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Eggs Benedict

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 slices of ham/bacon
  • Toasted muffins/toast
  • 3 bsp White wine vinegar
  • 75 grams Butter, melted
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To make the sauce: Drop the vinegar in a small pan and simmer until it has reduced by half the amount. Put the vinegar and eggs yolks in a bowl which is heatproof and set it over a pan of gently simmering water. Whisk the yolks until the mixture is a thick consistency. Gradually whisk in the butter until the mixture has thickened and fully combined.
  • Season with your salt and pepper to taste then remove the bowl from the heat and set to one side.
  • For the eggs: Pour 5cm/2inches of water in a large frying pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack the eggs into the water and simmer for 2-3 mins or until the eggs are poached to ow you prefer.
  • Place 2 sliced of toasted muffins on a plate and top with the slices of ham or bacon, then place a poached egg on top. Drizzle a little of the sauce you made earlier over each and serve.