Egg Poacher – Home Cookers for Poached Eggs

Egg poaching is an cooking art. Everyone knows the exact point of doneness at which they like their eggs. Having an egg poacher helps the egg-cooking process, so that eggs come out with a uniform result (whether it’s poached that you want or hard-boiled, if that’s your preference.)

If you are a first time buyer or a master of poaching eggs then you might have an idea of which poacher you prefer. However, if you are buying your first egg poacher set, there are several styles to chose from that have different benefits. Below is a list of different styles to help you in selecting the best egg poacher that can fit your needs.

First, the electric egg poacher is for someone that is looking for convenience allowing you to poach the eggs without using a stove or a microwave. Some of the electric egg poachers will allow you to poach up to seven eggs all at once also; it can cook hard and soft boiled eggs.  Usually with this type of egg poacher, there is a measuring cup that is marked. The cooking is controlled by how much water is added before placing the eggs. This poacher can range in size, style, and price.

Second, the microwave egg poacher is for someone that wants a quick convenient way to poach an egg. Using this poacher is easy to whip up a quick and healthy meal or snack. The cooking steps are easy to follow when using the microwave egg poacher.  This poacher will allow you to poach two to four eggs at a time.  Most of the microwave egg poachers are dishwasher safe. This poacher could be great for someone starting out and is inexpensive.

Third, the stainless steel egg poacher is the most popular that is used on stovetop. This poacher set comes with a stainless steel saucepan with an easy removable egg poacher cups. Also it comes with a glass lid that will allow you to keep an eye during the egg poaching. Need to keep in mind when using this egg poacher you will have to use cooking spray, butter or oil to ease the removal of the poached eggs. The stainless egg poacher can range in size and price.

Fourth, The nonstick egg poacher has a nonstick finish giving it a great convenience when removing the poached eggs from the cups. Due to the nonstick finish, these egg poachers are easy to clean. Most of the nonstick egg poachers are cost effective because it comes with a removable tray that can be used as another cooking utensil.  There are many sizes and styles to choose from; such as a two egg poacher or a six egg poacher, this could accommodate any size family.

Finally, the silicone egg poacher is very easy to use.  There is no messy pan to clean or a broken misshapen egg because this egg poacher can be available in a set of two or four poach cups. Using a spoon around the edge is the easiest way to remove the poached egg from this egg poacher.  Some of the silicone egg poachers can be used in the microwave or a saucepan. The silicone egg poacher can range in different prices.

Egg poachers can come in a variety of styles with extra materials or just a simple poach cup. This leaves the buyer numerous choices for his or her home kitchen electric egg poacher.