Electric Egg Poacher

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!

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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This is similar to the popular Cuisinart EPS-6 Poacher, but without the dimpled egg holder, and a different shape (rectangular instead of round). It does share the same stainless steel construction and brazed aluminum heating element. For those who prefer to truly poach eggs as opposed to steaming then (when the eggs are placed in dimpled trays), this unit will handsomely serve you needs, at a $25 savings. This high quality steamer is versatile as it can function as a cooker/steamer as well as an attractive serving dish and warmer.

Housed in designer brushed stainless steel, this electric egg poacher provides exceptional convenience and versatility. The unit’s brazed aluminum heating element heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly, while its temperature settings for “warm” to 450 degrees F offer unlimited cooking options. Poach up to six eggs or prepare individual custards. Removing the plate allows the poaching base to be used as a covered 9-inch-wide saucepan–great for simmering soup, steaming vegetables, or boiling potatoes. The multifunctional unit performs a variety of cooking tasks, from cooking and keeping food warm to being used as an elegant serving piece. Along with its serving stand, the counter-top cooking vessel also includes a tempered glass lid with stainless-steel trim and wide die-cast chrome-plated handles. The pan supplies a nonstick cooking surface to ensure effortless food release, plus it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The electric egg poacher carries a three-year limited warranty and measures 13-1/2 by 12 by 6-1/2 inches with the probe attached and cover in place.

This cooker boils up to seven eggs at one time or poaches one or two eggs in trays. You can use the calibrated water-level indicator to pour the precise amount of water needed to soft-, medium-, or hard-boil one to seven eggs. The indicator (a tube) has a steel pin in the bottom for piercing eggshells; this will leech out the sulfur so yolks remain yellow during cooking rather than turning green. Assuming the proper amount of water is in the egg holder, the timer will ensure the eggs are cooked to the desired level, and then indicates with a light and bell when the hard-boiling is completed. You can then set the timer switch to keep the eggs warm. The plastic egg holder is removable, letting you cool the eggs under running water. Everything cleans easily, including the nonstick coating on top of the boiling plate. The cooker measures 9-1/8 inches wide and 5-1/4 inches high.