Although primarily an electric egg poacher, it is also a toaster, egg cooker, and meat warmer–this innovative unit combines all three functions into one easy-to-use appliance. The unit can be used solely as a full functioning toaster, or it can simultaneously toast bread, poach or steam-scramble an egg, and warm a pre-cooked slice of meat–or any combination of these three functions–to make the ultimate breakfast sandwich at home in just four minutes. Simply add 2 tablespoons of water to the heating tray using the included measuring cup, lightly coat the poaching tray with oil or nonstick cooking spray, and crack an egg into the poaching tray. Then place a slice of pre-cooked meat onto the warming tray and replace the lid. Add bread, an English muffin, croissant, or bagel into the wide toaster slots, select “egg/toast” from the control panel, and push the lever down to begin the cooking process.

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You may be thinking about purchasing an electric egg poacher, or perhaps you prefer to poach eggs in the traditional manner. In either case, here are some great poached egg recipes. Bon Appetit!

If your not willing to give up counter space in the kitchen for a dedicated electric egg poacher, then this high quality stainless steel sauce pan may be an option to consider. The pan is 10 inch diameter, with a 3 quart capacity. The base is a core of aluminum with bonded stainless steel on both surfaced for even heat distribution. The removable egg pans allow steaming or poaching up to 5 eggs. The tempered glass lid is venter and has stainless handles that (more…)

The variety of egg cookers has expanded in recent years. There are many sizes and designs that employ different cooking techniques. The most basic self powered appliance would be the electric egg cooker, also referred to as an electric egg poacher, is primarily used to cook hard and soft boiled eggs. The cooking is usually controlled by the amount of water you add to the device before placing the eggs in the cooker. There is usually a convenient measuring jar that is marked at various levels depending on the number of eggs and the desired consistency (hard-boiled verses soft). Sometimes these cookers also have removable trays that allow you to us the cooker to steam or poach the eggs. The Oster 4716 and Krups 230-70 are both examples of this type of egg cooker.

Another variety of egg cooker is the toaster egg poacher. These machines are actually 2 small appliances in one-an egg poacher and toaster. Designed to be able to prepare the primary parts of a breakfast sandwich in just a few minutes, they have become quite popular. The Back to Basics TEM5 is the best selling egg poacher toaster probably because it sells for under just under $30.

There are actually several other options for cooking or poaching eggs. The traditional chef may still prefer to poach eggs the "correct" way by placing the raw egg in simmering liquid (usually water). Though this method may also produce excellent results, it does take some skill and practice. Should you opt for trying this method, here is a video that illustrates the technique. There are specially designed trays and containers specifically designed for cooking and poaching eggs in the microwave. This is a very inexpensive way to go, as numerous products are available for $5-$10. Just a caution; I did read about a person that bit into an egg that had been out of the microwave a few minutes, received a rather severe burn in his mouth.  Apparently this is not common as I could not find any other instances reported about this on the internet. It’s best to use caution with anything cooked in the microwave as they cook from the inside out.

There are so many options when it comes to egg cookers that the selection process can be a bit overwhelming. For more detailed information on many models of egg cookers and egg poachers, visit Electric Egg Poacher. Bon Appetit!

Chefscape TEMPR                                 West Bend 7822                                Back to Basics TEM500

West Bend 7822 Back to Basics TEM500 The new generation of electric egg poachers that also toast bread and English Muffins were prompted by the popularity of fast food breakfast sandwiches. With a poacher toaster it is now easy to make your own breakfast sandwich at home in a matter of minutes. Until recently Back to Basics dominated this type of egg poacher. But now both Chefscape and West Bend have added a poacher toaster to their line. Although the designs are quite similar, there is a difference in price. The Back to Basics TEM500 are $29.99, the West Bend 7822 is $49.95, while the Chefscape TEMPR-4 retails for $145.74.

This is the latest entry into the egg poacher toaster arena. Though pricier than the competition, it does have the ability to poach 2 eggs and toast 4 slices of bread (though Back to basics also has a similar model for substantially less). Initial reports from recent buyers are mostly positive. more…

Oster has been synonymous with quality for many decades. This electric egg poacher is no exception. Very well made and at the same time is priced competively with many inferior units. This unit actually is both an egg poacher and an egg cooker. It can poach up to 4 eggs at a time or can cook up to 8 eggs (remove the non-stick steaming trays).

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The stainless steel West Bend egg and muffin toaster toasts bread, english muffins, bagels or croissants at the same time it steam-poaches the egg and warms pre-cooked meat. In about four minutes, this multi-function toaster makes a delicious egg and muffin sandwich at home. Can also hard-or soft-boil up to four eggs and a time.

This poacher manufactured by Fagor is a commercial grade poacher featuring a 1810 stainless steel saute’ pan with an integrated bottom for even heat distribution. Includes a 4-egg non-stick insert for poaching as well as a tempered glass lid. As several reviewers have noted; use tongs or other protection when handling the cups as they are hot!

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Make delicious egg-and-muffin sandwiches at home in about four minutes with this multi-function toaster. The appliance can toast up to four slices of bread, English muffins, bagels, or croissants, while it simultaneously steam-poaches eggs and warms pre-cooked meat. It can also hard- or soft-boil up to eight eggs at a time thanks to the included egg basket. In addition to heating up pre-cooked meat, the two included meat trays can be used to heat slices of tomato or pine (more…)

Though not technically an egg poacher because it steams eggs in a cup, the West Bend 86628 Automatic Egg Cooker is an traditional egg cooker for hard and soft boiled eggs as well as an egg poacher. The devise is dead simple to use…simple fill the measuring container to the level corresponding to the number of eggs you are cooking p[our into the base, place the eggs in the cooker and just wait. An alarm will sound when the eggs are done. Cooks up to 7 eggs in the cooking mode, and can poach up to 4 eggs at a time.

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