Do you have to use an egg piercer when you use this egg cooker brand?
2010520
No egg piercing is necessary. I rinse the eggs as they recommend, place them in the egg holder (up to 7 eggs) pick the way I'd like my eggs cooked (steamed really)and turn it on. I make my coffee and toast and sit down to a perfectly cooked egg..and my husband and daughter can have theirs just the way they want also. I never thought I'd ever want such an appliance, but this little thing (easy to find a place to keep it) is one of my favorite gadgets. Even a sleepy head can make a great breakfast. You can create egg salad, deviled eggs, poached eggs too. No timing necessary, no guessing, no cracked eggs, no green around the yolks..I could go on and on. I was not prepared to be so impressed with this little cutie, but I'd recommend it to anyone. We use ours a few times a week and once you taste a steamed egg there's no going back.
2010521
No. It's best to leave the eggs at room temperature for 1 hr before cooking, that way they don't crack.
2010522
Nope. That's one of the main reasons I got this. I like to cook half a dozen and keep them in the fridge for snacks and having a hole pierced didn't seem like the best option.
2010523
No you don't need to pierce the eggs. Plus it has a timer instead of having to measure water like most of the other brands I looked at. Very easy to use! You'll love it
1647114
Not at all! This is my biggest complaint about this awesome cooker. I bring my egg in a separate container if I bring to work.
202179
No auto shut-off. It has a buzzer when it's done and you just flip the power switch off so it's NOT a start and do something else cooker. I've not had much luck with those anyway since these egg cookers mostly all cook with steam and even if the thing shuts off automatically there's still residual steam so you can very easily overcook in a short period of time.Results are better just having a "done" buzzer and doing the final touch yourself I think.
980422
Does the cooker have a timer and a buzzer to let you know when the eggs are done?
857051
I have cooked as many as two eggs at a time and they cook well. Your duck eggs should do nicely in the egg cooker.
19854
You can but you really wouldn't need to. I some times use butter when cooking eggs.
2171997
Yes it has a small nail to put a hole in the eggs. I did learn to hold egg in your hand when piercing. I tried placing egg on counter a putting a hole in it...did not work broke the egg. I love this egg cooker works very good.
1198325
I use store bought and they are very easy to pierce. You shouldn't have any trouble with homegrown eggs.
1388120
I generally buy Extra-Large eggs to soft cook. This devise doesn't work perfectly with eggs of that size, but it makes it easier to then use a knife to finish the job. However, it tops Large eggs perfectly. Another note: you must hold the devise by the stem for it to work at all.
720496
I'm sorry but I have not used the measuring cup for that reason. I plan to try the cup again, because if you don't use something, it is just hit and miss. I really like the egg cooker, it is less messy and I love the poached egg unit!
1194131
No I have it and always poked the holes in the eggs. Im very happy with this egg cooker.
1835261
Have tried it both ways and it doesn't matter. The coating in that egg cooker looks like is designed to make the eggs stick regardless what oil, butter or spray is used. Last time I used it I spend over 5 min. to clean it.
2150741
Yes of course! Professional looking deviled egg making alone is a great reason to buy this! Does a beautiful job
519554
No - I checked with the company and they confirmed that. I have been hard boiling eggs in this cooker for many months and the only thing that happens is once in a while (seldom) an egg shell will crack (I think that chicken just did not eat good food).I mark those with a pencil because the shell will usually close in the cooling process and I want to use that egg first. However, I follow the directions for cooking - no short cuts. ( I have never had one explode.)
2137296
You will need to experiment with the amount of water vs. the number of eggs you are cooking. The leakage appears to be a common complaint. Mine did that also. I was thoroughly dissatisfied with the product, and replaced it with a Krups. The Krups is superior, and I only have one minor complaint about it.
377734
No. This is a bit different than the poached egg maker.But it's a breeze to make a great omelet. I just love my omelet maker. I can't remember when I've had such a delicious omelet.Instructions: Break 3 eggs into a bowl, season to taste, add 2 TB of water and whip well.Divide evenly between the two halves and cook 1 1/2 min. on high. Add you filling, if any.(I use veggie bacon and shredded cheese.) Cook 1 min., close the lid and cook 30 seconds more.In about 3 minutes I have a delicious omelet with no fuss. And cleanup couldn't be easier.
1660722
Yes. You want to use a little butter or some type of oil. Make sure you use low-to-medium heat, and just the right amount of heat so that the eggs cook but not so much that it will scorch the eggs. You may have to play around with the heat settings to find out the right amount for your stove and this pan.