12 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Poached Eggs - Chowhound

Just like the water's movement is important factor in keeping the egg in the right position, the size of the pot also plays a role. Your egg needs enough space to move around in the water; thus, a pot that is too small or shallow will cause the egg to bounce around like a pinball machine. A pot that's too large will be difficult to work with, especially when it's time to get the egg out of the water. If it's too…