What size egg is recommended for the 6 cup poacher? I normally buy the Extra Large eggs.
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I normally use large and there is a little room left in the cup. I've never used extra large so I'm not sure how much bigger they are.
519500
Hi LSS: Thank you for sharing experience with us! I guess we have to add water into this pan, before heating it; we shouldn't heat it dry because this can damage the base. So we actually add water to this poaching pan and put 2 eggs in the 2 small poaching bowls, and then we boil the water and cook the eggs with steam. If we poach eggs in an ordinary frying pan, we can add oil to the frying pan and then put eggs directly in the frying pan and cook. But with this special poaching pan, because the eggs don't touch the base, we cannot cook the eggs by heating oil. Compared with ordinary frying pans, this poaching pan can hold and cook the eggs in perfect round shape, and thus easy to fit into burger buns. Hi LSS: Thank you for sharing experience with us! I guess we have to add water into this pan, before heating it; we shouldn't heat it dry because this can damage the base. So we actually add water to this poaching pan and put 2 eggs in the 2 small poaching bowls, and then we boil the water and cook the eggs with steam. If we poach eggs in an ordinary frying pan, we can add oil to the frying pan and then put eggs directly in the frying pan and cook. But with this special poaching pan, because the eggs don't touch the base, we cannot cook the eggs by heating oil. Compared with ordinary frying... » Read More Hi LSS: Thank you for sharing experience with us! I guess we have to add water into this pan, before heating it; we shouldn't heat it dry because this can damage the base. So we actually add water to this poaching pan and put 2 eggs in the 2 small poaching bowls, and then we boil the water and cook the eggs with steam. If we poach eggs in an ordinary frying pan, we can add oil to the frying pan and then put eggs directly in the frying pan and cook. But with this special poaching pan, because the eggs don't touch the base, we cannot cook the eggs by heating oil. Compared with ordinary frying pans, this poaching pan can hold and cook the eggs in perfect round shape, and thus easy to fit into burger buns. « Show Less
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Mine does, quite well thank you! In fact, I find that the larger the egg, the less "shrinkage" if you wil, with the finished product, especially when poaching eggs for making "breakfast sandwiches". Just be certain to puncture the yolk/yellow of the egg(s) to prevent "over-inflation" of same while poaching.
519505
I add maybe inch of water heat until just boiling. Then place egg cups into ring add one egg to each cup cover and poach eggs for 3 to 4 minutes. I prefer 4 minutes. Remove eggs from cup and enjoy.
291509
I started out with supermarket "large" eggs. I had to bring the water up to the highest level to get hard boiled. I buy pastured farm eggs now. We mainly got it for poached eggs for my husband, and he doesn't really eat them anymore. Sadly, Henrietta has not been used in quite a while. I am keeping her though, because I think she does a good job, and hubby may go back to poached eggs one day.....
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Pour 1/2 tsp of water into each section of the egg poacher. Break one egg into each section of the poacher. Center the yolk and pour 1/2 tsp of water over each egg. Lightly pierce the white and yolk of the egg several times. Cover with lid and cook on MEDIUM-MED/HIGH for apprx 30 seconds per egg. (4 eggs = 2 minutes Monitor cooking every 15-30 seconds. Stop microwave when the eggs are slightly softer than desired ,and let stand for 30 seconds before opening the lid.Egg will continue cooking.
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We use large eggs and they are just large enough. Extra large might not fit...the holders do seem to be on the smallish side.
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I always insert each cup. No matter the number with eggs to cook. With vacant spaces, the void space allows way too much steam above, which spoils the heat concentration on bottom, then cooks from the top and accumulates water on top of the egg. I clean the cups with soapy water with a finger to ensure I do not create scratches. Egg cooked in hard? Soak in water for a while first. smear cold butter in the cool cup, ensure complete coverage, no butter in the no egg cup. My poached eggs slide out easily when I tip the egg cup. Perfect poached egg every time. I seldom cook less than five, even only for myself. This is the perfect poacher.
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I like these cups and use them often. The diameter is 1-3/4 inches and height is 2-1/2 inches. You'll have no problem with large eggs. I also bought the set of 4 stainless steel spoons (inexpensive) from Amazon and they're the perfect size for scooping out bites. Yum!
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!
426843
my experience with th poacher is the the egg cups look like they do not stick after cooking but in reality they do no come out easily and leave a lot of egg stuck on the cup which is difficult to clean. we have not tried using spam on the cups to see if that helps.
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I wouldn't buy the bigger one. Just make another batch or two if you need it. The six ounce is plenty most of the time.
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The same way you poach an egg in any other poacher: fill the pan with water, crack eggs into buttered cups when water is boiling, put the lid on to keep the steam in and steam gently till egg is cooked.
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yes, I always buy extra large or jumbo eggs and there is plenty of room but I use a little less water because they do sit lower in the water and I don't like water in with eggs, just make sure they don't touch the bottom of the pan.
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I attempted goose eggs in my brinsea mini advance. I could barely, barely fit 4 in there. You will have to hand turn them. Plus, once one hatches, you'll need to take it out pretty quickly because they're so huge when they finally get free of the egg. I would definitely do it again.
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The most I've used was 3 large eggs. I love this pan and use it often. I put lots of veggies in olive oil and sauté before adding my whipped eggs. Once semi-set I add cheese and avocado and fold the pan and let it steep on low for a minute. It's great with salsa on the side.
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I am wanting to know the size of the 3 quart Chef's casserole.Looking for about 8 inches in diameter and deep enough to put the silicone egg poaching cups in.If anyone has this information?