Do the eggs peel well??? That is the trouble I always have....peeling is difficult boiling eggs on the stovetop (conventional way)
2060031
We find that chilling your hard boiled eggs before peeling makes the job much easier, and we have no problem peeling eggs hard boiled in the Cooker. Enjoy!
2060032
Since I started using this cooker, my eggs have been peeling easy every time. I put them directly into cold water when cooking is finished, which I also did when cooking on stove top. But when cooking stove top, they rarely peeled easy. The combo of using this cooker and the cold water has been a winning success! I would not want to have to go back to stove top method because I think the ease of peeling is the best advantage of using this cooker, though there are other reasons I love this cooker.
2060033
I think they peel just fine. I run them under cold water after they are done and then peel.
2060034
In general, yes. Sometimes not, but the average of good results is much much better than from simply boiling. Also, far fewer broken shells.
1070877
I don't have any issues with dripping - but I do have an issue with sticking. I used to have non-stick pans so it was a change for me when I purchased them - but I consistently use butter or oil yet have issues with sticking (especially eggs).
1987005
Be careful putting water on top. I did it but you have to make sure there's water on it all the time. Same rules as a stove apply here.
151645
I use olive oil and medium to low heat on things that might stick. I do not make eggs in them...they will stick. My son does though and he says it is OK. I use higher heat on anything that will not stick, like sautéed onions, mushrooms and so on. I like these pans for making soup and vegetables.
2102713
Well, I ended up almost boiling a pot of hard boiled eggs dry and got the same effect. I keep forgetting to purchase Bartender's Friend to see if I can remove the rainbow colors but I keep forgetting it when shopping. And for me it's no big deal. However, with my stove heating at 4 is way too hot so I've been lowering it even more. I think it is because I'm not used to my new stove. Don't know if this is of any help to you.
439208
No teflon! I think this is the reason for the interest in going back to cast iron for so many cooks. Not only do they provide wonderful even heating, iron traces are not harmeful, so there is no "bad stuff" to peel off and be ingested with the food. I'm impressed with my Lodge cast iron products. When cared for as directed for seasoning and cleaning, they work almost as well as teflon for releasing food. And the pans get better with use and consistent seasoning. I do suggest that you do research the care and follow that protocol for best results.
786728
We have been using them for a year now and they are a good set of pans but....they stick....eggs are the worst....The good news is they clean up rather easy after a good soaking but still a pain. for the price they are a good deal...
1353775
Simply wash with warm soapy water to get rid of handling and shipping germs etc.These pans are better than my Tfals ever were.I accidently left one on the burner after scrambling eggs and simply ran water on it and the dried burnt eggs just slid off.
739361
I've boiled it on the stove top with no complications. That part of the product description, at least, seems to be accurate. I haven't had it very long or used it very much, as I was disappointed with the product overall, so I can't say how it holds up to the stove top use long term, but it's been plain sailing so far.
151648
Try to start out cooking on very low heat. When I make dippy eggs I turn my skillet on the lowest setting of my stove, when I see that the oil runs free I put in the eggs and keep cooking on low till I flip the egg. After I flip the egg I immediately shut off the heat and the pan is hot enough to finish cooking it. These pans get extremely hot. Even other foods don't stick if you cook on low to med. heat. I think we are always in a hurry so we try to cook on high. Its hard but I love mine since I've learned to cook with lower heat.
1826835
No these pans are basically stainless steel. They are very high quality layered with an inner layer that distributes heat very evenly over the whole surface, sides and all. As the others that answered indicated they will yield good results if you warm the pan correctly and use some oil. Eggs are very tricky, I have a hard time even with a warmed pan so I have a teflon coated pan that I just use for eggs. But better results may be possible as I am not a chef.
1133347
I haven't used the cookware very much, but I did fry an egg in the small skillet. Perhaps I didn't use enough oil, but it did stick some. You will have to try more or less oil until you get the best results. I'm new to induction cooking, but I really like the cookware. They are thick and a little heavy compared to that aluminum stuff.
1482241
I have never had that happen. If they cracked when you were peircing them, try using a twisting motion. If they cracked after you put them in, was the unit already hot? I put me eggs in cold. I may be guilty of not reading the directions, because I've had other egg cookers.
1773669
definitley pancakes... crepes may get tricky because it isn't non-stick but it all depends on your skills and how much grease you use.
1956980
Not sure I understand your question. Eggs over easy has to do with the cook not the pan. On a serious note this unit is worth what it costs... Frys evenly and because of the 2 pans it is very versatile.
2045985
I had best results with a soft boil of whole egg. I didn't try too hard to get a good poached egg.
1747791
I have had no problems with at all with the coating coming off of the edges. I do place a paper towel between each pan when I store them in my pan drawers and this may be why I have had no problems with peeling.