Perhaps using an electric egg poacher to poach eggs would not be remotely considered by most professional chefs. They might prefer to poach the old way by cooking the egg directly in water. For the rest of us however, this method is difficult to master. Poaching eggs in an electric egg poacher is a simple process and produces consistent result day in and day out.

The are a wide variety of electric egg poachers in terms of design and function. The smallest units are designed to cook a single egg at a time, while the larger models can cook up to six or seven eggs. It is recommended to buy the smallest size that fits your needs as the smaller units use less energy.

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.

If you are looking for an electric egg poacher that has a few more bells and whistles, there are many features available. Some egg poachers come with indicator lights that will allow you to know when the eggs are done poaching. There are also timers on some egg poachers as well as egg poachers with see through covers so you can clearly tell if your egg is ready to be eaten. Some egg poachers also come with dual purpose lids that allow them to be used as a serving tray.

Most electric poachers come with egg trays with a non-stick surface. Based on my experience, you should eliminate any egg poacher without a non-stick surface as there is nothing worse than scraping cooked egg off of a pan. Certainly one of the primary reasons for purchasing an electric egg poacher is for convenience, and ending up with a lengthy clean-up process would negate the advantages.

For the most convenient electric egg poacher, you may want to try a duel egg poacher that has both a poaching area and a two-slice toaster together in the same device. It is an innovative appliance that helps to make a quick and healthy meal for anyone in the house. Perfect for the person on the go, you can use this type of egg poacher to either just make toast, make just a poached egg, or you can even make a delicious egg sandwich. With everything cooking at once, this functional egg poacher allows you to eat a full breakfast in just minutes.

The best place to shop for an electric egg poacher in on-line. Most retail stores stock just a few models, while online the options are virtually unlimited. In addition, most on-line sellers feature user reviews so that it is easy to quickly determine which models have performed best under actual use by consumers. Usually prices are better on-line because the overhead of a retail store is eliminated.

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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