Tuesday, June 19, 2012

If You Love Your Eggs Poached You Need a Great Egg Poacher!

I love to eat my free range eggs poached, with a dollop of Hollandaise sauce, maybe some asparagus on the side, and definitely with some freshly steamed chard and silverbeet.... My dream Sunday Brunch!

But if you are new to cooking, and don't know the tricks of the trade to always produce perfect poached eggs 'the old fashioned way' then you can still produce a stunning poached egg dish by using the latest kitchen appliances to do the job for you and ensure you succeed every time!

On this page I will feature some of the better known brands, that have proven to be the most popular with online shoppers.  I'm sure you will find this info useful to make an informed choice as a shopper when setting up your kitchen appliances:

 We've reviewed several of the best products on the market and covered stove top products, microwave products and even single egg cookers. Here's a quick review of what we've discovered.

The appeal of the RSVP Endurance 1-Egg Poacher Set is in its size and versatility. It's also moderately priced around $22 and makes a nice addition to your kitchen. The  item is perfect for the single person or if only one person in the home enjoys poached eggs.

With it's easy to clean design, non-stick surface and being dishwasher safe, this little gadget can save you time.

If you're a little more serious about your poached eggs, need to cook more than one at a time and need a heavy-duty stove top poacher, the Norpro Egg Poacher Skillet Set   might be more your style. It's a little on the pricey side at around $70, but it will offer you years of great cooking. Its stainless steel design also offers years of durability. It may be the last egg poacher you ever purchase.

For the family who enjoys poached eggs and likes a bit of whimsy in their life, The Maverick Henrietta Egg Cooker and Poacher  is the perfect addition to your kitchen. This little egg poacher is extremely cute; she looks like a chicken. She is moderately priced at around $25 and most customers absolutely love her. If you have children at home they will enjoy getting to help you poach eggs and hear Henrietta "chirp" when the eggs are done.

For those who are short on storage space and need a product that can easily store inside a drawer, then  Fusionbrand’s 3-Inch Silicone Poach Pods  may be the perfect item for you. These little pods float on top of boiling water. You simply need your own pot or skillet. They may seem a little pricey, you get a pair of two pods for $10, but if you take care of them, they can offer you years of use.
If you love poached eggs but don't need a fancy egg poacher, this is a great item for you.

Not everyone enjoys microwaved eggs, but the Progressive International Microwavable Four Egg Poacher   offers an easy solution and is designed specifically for the microwave. If you don't want to poach your eggs on the stove-top using traditional methods, or if you're a college student, this is the perfect item for you. It's easy to use and easy to clean up if you follow the instructions for use and care.



Shopping for an egg poacher doesn't have to be a daunting task, especially if you know what you need. Our comparison of the above egg poacher should help you make the perfect decision to suit your needs.

Norpro Stainless Steel 10-inch Egg Poacher Skillet Set

For the home-cooking enthusiast that wants to cook like the pros, when you whip out this poacher, your friends and family will know you mean business.

The Norpro Egg Poacher Skillet Set rings in as the heavy-weight of poachers in the home cooking environment. Imagine if you have to cook for a large family in the mornings or even for special gatherings. You would have an advantage with the five cup system and you could use the large skillet later to cook up a nice one-skillet meal for the family.

The skillet base is made of a Tri-Ply Encapsulated Base for even heat distribution. Add to it a vented glass lid and you have a product that will evenly cook your eggs and other foods with less chance of burning.

Remember how frustrated you get when attempting to multi-task in the kitchen and end up burning your meal? With Norpro’s Egg Poacher and skillet, you can set your eggs or meal to cook and know that it will come out right every time.

Pros:
If taken care of properly, this poacher will last for years.
      It also doubles as a great large skillet for cooking other foods.
Cons:
Not for the regular consumer at $67-74.
      Since it is made of stainless steel, there is a chance of eggs sticking.

Tips:
     * It’s best to hand wash this skillet and cup set so as not to scratch the surface resulting in more chances for eggs to stick.

     * Use oil instead of cooking spray to avoid sticking

Product Features

* Measures 10 inches/25.5cm diameter and stay cool handle is 7.25 inches/18.5cm

* Includes 5 removable egg poacher cups and a tempered glass vented lid

* Made of stainless steel

* Hand washing recommended

What Customers Say:


* I'm completely satisfied with this egg poacher. It's easy to use and easy to clean, and the eggs come out great!

* This is a very beautiful pan, and it works really well.

* I've tried, and worn out or destroyed, no less than 4 other, less expensive, egg poachers, including the one with the plastic egg cups that gives you rubbery eggs. This one is well worth the extra money spent--it is well designed and sturdy.

* This is a great egg poacher at a great price, attractive design, cooks well, the major flaw is the small black plastic knobs on each poacher cup. While they are easy to pick up, they are too dang hot to hold for more than a second, making it quite inconvenient to try to spoon the egg out of the cups; you have to awkwardly use a pair of tongs, a pot mitt, or your napkin.

If you're looking for a product that will give you many years of service and perfectly poached eggs, give the  Norpro Egg Poacher Skillet Set a try. Knowing how durable and long-lasting this egg can be, makes it pretty cost effective in the long run.



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