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Excelsteel 18/10 Stainless 4 Non Stick Egg Poacher
There are so many inept cooks out there, it's a wonder this product got any good reviews! Don't you have any common sense?? Sure it gets hot when boiling - that's the point - to cook the eggs! Many people didn't read the instructions, so they burned their fingers. Why do you think pot holders were invented!! And for pity sakes, don't hold your fingers over the holes with live steam coming up - you're asking for trouble! Also, simmer, don't boil, until the eggs are set. And why would you use a pan that isn't flat on the bottom to fry anything!?
Anyway, spray the cups with any non-stick cooking spray and the eggs slide right out. Use a pair of tongs to lift the cups out and good-bye burned fingers. This is a great product for the money.
Little gourmet tips: try putting a pat of butter in the cups with some chopped fresh chives; put in some hot or mild paprika to taste; salt seasoning & pepper are a good idea. for creamed eggs put a tablespoon of cream in the cups with any of the above suggestions. There are many more ideas than I can print here.
I recommend this egg poacher to anyone who wants a departure from the usual fried or scrambled approach to egg cooking, without paying a fortune to give it a try.
December 2011 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase