But I also heard the podcasters misinforming listeners about transponders (among a few other things). And if thereâs one thing I hate, itâs when an informational article or podcast or video â or anything else â includes errors. So I thought Iâd set things straight.
1 Gently lower the eggs into the water one at a time. 2  Cook the eggs for 5 to 7 minutes: For 1 to 2 eggs, cook 5 minutes for a very runny yolk or up to 7 minutes for a barely-set yolk. For 3 or 4 eggs, add a few extra seconds to your timing.  Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon.
Ease the egg into the simmering water and let cook. As a general rule of the thumb, cooking time should vary between two and a half to four minutes. However, how long it takes to poach an egg this way will also rest on how well you like your eggs done. In any case, poaching an egg in boiled water will not go beyond four minutes to get a firm white but a still runny yolk.