(Part 2) Best egg poachers according to redditors
We found 253 Reddit comments discussing the best egg poachers. We ranked the 59 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![[2 Pack] Silicone Egg Bites Molds For Instant Pot by Sensible Needs - Instant Pot Accessories - Fits Instant Pot 5, 6, 8 Qt Pressure Cooker, Reusable Storage Container and Freezer Tray with Lid](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CzKviiB8L.jpg)
Are you talking about these pods? https://www.amazon.com/Aozita-Silicone-Bites-Instant-Accessories/dp/B07LFV3F14/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=silicon+instant+pot+egg&qid=1573667098&sr=8-6
Do you use cooking spray or anything on the silicon pods?
I eat eggs every day but I just boil them (sort of soft, with runny yolk). I'd like to try to make those egg bites (like Starbucks has) in those pods.
Three things:
Acidulate the water with an ounce of vinegar in the pot. It helps keep the egg whites from spreading out.
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Don't let the water boil, only simmer gently so the eggs don't break up and become stringy.
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Crack the eggs in a separate bowl, before you gently slip them in the water (one at a time). This keeps any broken yolks and egg shell out of the mix.
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That's pretty much it. If you feel like you need a handicap, you can use one of these little poaching cups; they come in silicone and old-school non-stick metal.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KitchenCraft-Carbon-Steel-Induction-Poacher/dp/B000YJ7K1E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1569779674&s=kitchen&sr=1-3&srs=3147471 not this exact one but this type of pan
Egglettes Egg Cooker - Hard Boiled Eggs without the Shell, 4 Egg Cups https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XMNHW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s2oYDbSGVR7QM
holy smokes, batman! that's cool!
[this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000W03XC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PRII2BIRNFS3&coliid=I8FFLCY1528S9)
Nice. Silicone trivets (the thing you put under a hot pan or pot to protect a table or counter -- look in the kitchen section) frequently have a workable pattern. Holes in right places, flexible, and durable as hell. [Five] bucks and a couple of belts or scarves, and you get to smile inside as your uptight sister-in-law asks you to pass the mashed potatoes.
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Egg-Rack-Instant-Pot/dp/B07T232QL6/
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Resistant-Multi-Purpose-Kitchen-Potholders/dp/B07TCGM4J5/
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Resistant-Multi-Purpose-Kitchen-Potholders/dp/B07TDL9PWX/
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Steamer-Pressure-Bakeware-Multi-Cookers/dp/B07QTXZ4H8/
For sure, if you have the storage space that is! By the way, check out this one. I was considering ordering it. It would fit in many different sized pans and would take up less space. poaching rack!
Could also see it at Amazon
Highly recommend it for eggs. You can buy something like this to make them in bulk.. However, I'm not a big fan of hard boiled eggs and prefer using this to make little omlette bites instead.. I always follow this recipe!
>I used two small bowls about 7cm in diameter, put in some water and the egg. I set the power to medium and timer to 2 minutes, put in the bowls. When timer nearly reached 2 minutes I heard the 'exploding' sound. I turned it off and opened the microwave. The 'explosion' wasn't that bad, only tiny bit of egg white here and there. Of the two bowls I notice one had more explosion than the other. I guess I must have put in a little too much water.
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Yeah I don't think it really needs a lot of water -- one of the keys of the microwave "egg poacher" thing I have * is that it has a clam-shell cover that folds over to close & create a sort of seal ** so the water (as well as I assume some moisture from the eggs themselves) turns to steam & that helps cook the eggs... don't know if I noted it or not, but once the ~2 minute "nuking" is done, I often let the eggs sit for another 1/2 to full minute with the cover on to let the residual heat & steam finish the cooking (I find if I take it out/open it up right away -- i.e. too fast -- a significant amount of steam comes off and the yolks end up slightly undercooked).
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Plus of course YMMV -- the power setting & time to avoid the "exploding egg" is something you have to discover experimentally with your own particular microwave (mine is an EWave^TM brand 1000W output over-the-range thing I bought probably 15 years ago). You might try the same thing and just do a bit LESS than the 2 minutes (1:50s) -- use some kind of a cover -- and then also let them "sit" covered for a minute to finish.
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* Note: the EXACT "poacher" thing I have is apparently still made & sold, also cheaper/different color, & I assume different plastic, version here -- which kind of surprises me because I've definitely had mine for probably 25 years (guess a good design doesn't need to be changed).
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** The cover, among other things, well -- if the egg "explodes" a bit, it's no biggie -- the cover keeps it from splattering all over the inside of the mwave.
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>The result was decent, they were cooked just like when you boil them, and they slid off the bowl very easily. No need boiling, peeling, only 2 minutes, so fast. Next time I'm gonna put in just only a few drops (like 3-4) of water.
Yeah, and as I said -- unless you're really going for the "hard boiled egg" (i.e. in the shell for Easter eggs or for some take-along lunch or something) -- then there's really no benefit to keeping the things in the shell when you cook them & then having to peel, etc.
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I'm actually sort of "puzzled" that I've never seen anyone else make "deviled eggs" via anything other than hard-boiled -- just doesn't make any sense to me why no one else (at least apparently) has never done fast "poach" routine instead -- I mean it's not like using a microwave to poach eggs is uncommon; and just about every recipe book/cooking show does "deviled eggs"... so why doesn't anyone combine the two??? Weird.
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BTW, did you "devil" the yolks too? -- that to me is the best part of the deal.
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Not that I don't cook & eat as plain "poached eggs"; it's just that since I've figured out this way of making "deviled eggs" so FAST & EASY -- well, otherwise they were always a relatively rare treat (delicatessens charge ridiculous prices for them*) -- usually only with holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas, & Easter (and then you sort of had to make certain you grabbed a couple of halves ASAP, because everyone else liked them too; and if you have a dozen people around at a meal, well even a dozen eggs -- making two dozen "deviled" half-eggs -- barely make it around the table when people get greedy).
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* No doubt because again hard-boiling & peeling the shells is just time/labor intensive... Plus IMHO anyway, the "deli" made fillings don't seem to taste as good as homemade ones ... I like mine made with some sweet pickle relish and just a bit of horseradish (adds some "bite") as well as mayo, mustard & a sprinkle of pepper and/or paprika.
I got mine off Amazon for pretty cheap! Here's the one I got, it worked great: https://www.amazon.com/WEBSUN-Silicone-Accessories-Pressure-Container/dp/B0781DQMS5/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=instant-pot+egg+mold&qid=1555858201&s=gateway&sr=8-8
Agreed. I use this to 'cheat'.
Place eggs in lightly greased pods, keeping them out of the holder for now
When water starts boiling, place pods in holder and add cover (water should not be so deep that the pods are touching the water)
Wait 3 & 1/4 minutes (timing may vary with location)
Take out pods and turn out perfectly cooked poached eggs wherever you want them
Bread-shaped egg shaper. It makes eggs...shaped like bread!
https://www.amazon.com/Poachies-Egg-poaching-Bags-20/dp/B006VT2OMQ
Why wouldn't you use a Poached Egg Pan? Mine does six at a time.
Hmm I can't seem to find the exact brand I have, but I did find this which is pretty much the same idea.
You can also search Amazon for 'poach pods' - they're usually silicone and can be lifted out with your fingers. Example
Does the time remain the same if I use the silicone egg cups?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DFQR27G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oOTvDbBGF55FN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSHD7M/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bFgEF_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=3AK548Y6SASX76WFG51N&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=63e02944-7e29-4eb2-a6a7-def52d2ed630&pf_rd_i=3737251 its like one of these, with seperate cups for each egg and you just fill the outer pan with water. Although mine only has 4
Happy 3.14159 day!
I have this for baking and then these egg things for hard boiling eggs look neat.
Egg poaching cups...can make poached eggs perfectly every time in 5 minutes!
Let me make your life the easiest it has been for a while: Egg Poacher Pan - Stainless Steel Poached Egg Cooker - Perfect Poached Egg Maker - Induction Cooktop Egg Poachers Cookware Set with 4 Nonstick Large Silicone Egg Poacher Cups and Spatula https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741WD5Q6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FhkoDbQ4PPW5R
My SO's favorite egg cook is poached and jeezuz this makes having poached eggs EVERY morning so EASY! I have 4 easy/medium poached eggs in under 5 minutes. Cleanup is an absolute breeze. It also looks SO PROFESSIONAL it is unreal. You can also flip the cooked eggs upside down (domed side up) and do that fancy yolks cut thing in about 1 second. I really wish that more restaurants would use these.
> What are egg rings?
These are the ones I have:
There are also metal ones that some people might prefer.
If you don't make them very often, try these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poachies-Non-Stick-Poaching-Bags-White/dp/B006VT2OMQ You can get them in the co-op as well, don't know about Waitrose.
Only things I do differently to you is to put the egg into a ramekin and add a few drops of white wine vinegar, then leave for a few minutes. Use as much water as possible, bring to a boil, whisk and then turn the heat off and pour the egg into the vortex slowly from the ramekin. Mine have got a lot better recently since adding the vinegar to the egg first, though I have limited scientific knowledge as to why it would work.
Most people don't know how to cook eggs and use <edit>a lot of OIL</edit> to do it and fuck up the eggs all kinds of ways.
What we're discussing here is getting an egg shaped like McDonalds so it fits onto an english muffin.
This is impossible without an egg mold of some sort. You can buy them from Amazon for a few bucks.
http://www.amazon.ca/Kitchen-Cooking-Silicone-Poacher-Pancake/dp/B00B4R7AH4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_5?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=418Bc5-IynL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=13S60N2Y6F5XY462CEBN
Bonus:
http://www.amazon.ca/gneric-PERSONALITY-Silicone-Halloween-Breakfast/dp/B00TES741M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450032898&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=egg+mold