Aug 5, 2009

Electric Egg Poacher Overview

By Paul Eden

There are many ways to cook an egg, but if you are looking for ease and convenience, look no further than an electric egg poacher. These small appliances make poaching an egg routine and much easier than using water in a pan. Not to mention, they are simple to clean, small enough to store in any space in your kitchen, and they can do many different jobs besides poach such as making hard-boiled eggs. Egg poachers are an all around good choice for anyone who enjoys making eggs for any meal.

There are an endless variety of manufacturers and models of electric egg poachers. The smallest can be purchased for under $20, while the larger premium models typically are in the $30-$40 range. Some poachers are designed to cook just a single egg at a time, while the larger ones can cook up to 6-8 eggs.

The nature of most electric egg poachers is that they can also be employed for other duties. They can be used to keep food warmer and server because they have a heating element and cooking vessel. If you prefer hard-boiled eggs, you can boil water in the poacher cook as you would on a stove-top. There is also the option of cooking eggs in the water below the cooking tray, while poaching eggs in the tray.

Because there are so many models and manufacturers of electric egg poachers, it should be easy to find one with the exact features you desire. Some poachers have just a simple heating element, while others have timers or indicator lights to aid in achieving consistent results. It is a good idea to look for a see-through cover that will make it easy to monitor the cooking process.

Buying a non-stick electric egg poacher is essential when looking for any quality egg poacher. The non-stick surface allows you to simply wipe down the electric poacher with a sponge or paper towel and there is virtually no mess to clean up. Although the cast iron or older electric egg poachers are wonderful to look at, they are often much harder to clean up. Considering convenience is your main goal of buying an egg poacher you certainly do not want to spend more time cleaning your poacher than cooking in it.

One of the best selling poachers is dual purpose. In addition to being able to poach an egg, it has the capability to toast a couple of slices of bread or English muffins at the same time. Of course it can be configured to act independently as a toaster or poacher. These units have become quite popular because in under 4 minutes one can cook all the necessary components of a breakfast sandwich. There is even a provision for warming cooked meat such as ham or Canadian bacon.

The best place to buy an electric egg poacher is actually just a few clicks away. When buying an egg poacher online you are able to read the reviews of actual people that used the poacher and you can compare several different egg poachers to see which one best suits your needs. With so many electric egg poachers to choose from it could take you hours to wander from store to store to check out each one individually, whereas online you can see several different brands and styles within minutes to figure out which egg poacher you are most interested in buying. It is convenient and by being able to compare prices as well you will most likely get a better dealing buying an egg poacher online.

Most consumers find that once their electric egg poacher becomes part of their arsenal of small kitchen appliances, they find innovative ways to use them. Many salads are enhanced by the inclusion of poached eggs. Other meals such as pasta, vegetables and fish (think salmon) are also complimented. And don't forget about the classic poached egg recipe-eggs Benedict.

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