Do I crack the egg open before cooking or keep it in the shell? Thanks
1036099
Hi Ellen. Crack the egg and put the egg in raw. The instructions say to poke it with a fork before putting it in the microwave and cooking it. I think the purpose is to prevent the egg from 'exploding' After each use, my wife and I just wipe out the cup with a paper towel and it's ready to cook another perfect 'boiled' egg.
1036100
Open it and pour it into shell. You have to experiment a little with your microwave to get cooking time. For 1 egg I use 30 seconds. If I use two cups (2 eggs), I go about 65 seconds.
1036101
Do crack it open. I never bother to pierce the yolk and have never had a problem. For a large egg right out of the refrigerator I usually give it about 30 seconds in a 1000 watt microwave. Sometimes I need to break the yolk at that point, stir slightly and pop it back in for another 8-10 seconds. I like a nice runny egg yolk but no white goo. Clean up is incredibly easy. You can't beat it for a super fast high protein breakfast.
1924495
I've found that if you put the lid on the pan during cooking, at low/medium heat, it's not necessary to flip them. The egg might be very slightly less done on the top, but they still come out firm with liquid to soft yolks.
1482242
Mine has worked wonderfully. But, the secret to not cracking the eggs is when you put the egg on the pin hole point. make sure you use the small end of the egg, and don't apply much pressure, I still crack at least one.
160067
I have some trouble when cooking just 1 or 2 eggs with the shells exploding, even though I pierced a hole in the top. Seems to work better for me when I do at least 4 eggs in there when hard-boiling.
1170204
It varies if you want them soft or hard but really I don't think it took even 10 minutes. You put the amount if water in the pan area that the directions say according to hardness desired and put eggs in after poking them with sharp object on pan. Turn it on, walk out of the room to fo something and the next thing you know.... They are done. Get them out quickly...the water has evaporated and the shells will burn.
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Hi Jane,I just put 1/2 tablespoon of water (and a small dab of margarine ) in each of the 4 cups.Then I break the eggs and put one of them in each of the 4 cups.Then I put the lid on it and microwave it (on high power) for 90 seconds.Then I remove the eggs from their cups and eat them!Delicious! :-)
1942738
yes, you add warm water, stir , until you get the white egg look ( naturally ) and that´s it ready to cook
714103
No! I boil the egg in water and then place it in the cup. Microwaving the egg may cause an explosion of the egg in the microwave.
882559
use a slotted spoon or a spyder. I suggest that you keep a bowl of ice water next to you when you want to remove the eggs from the pods. ( submerge your hand in the ice water for 15 to 30 seconds) this will enable you to use your hand the handle the eggs for a very brief time. you will feel no heat from the eggs. this will enable you to position the eggs the way you want them on the plate. I do this daily preparing poached eggs for breakfast guests at the Inn.
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Not to bad. I don't just push strainght down on it. I twist the egg while applying pressure. So far so good, I haven't broken any. According to the directions you puncture the fat end of the egg. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to peel the eggs. If you haven't gotten one yet I highly recommend getting one. I'm going to get the kids each one for Xmas this year.
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As 3 others have said, you can cook eggs very easily in this pan, especially if you follow this little tip: place the raw egg in a bowl of warm (not hot, warm) water for 2-3 minutes before breaking them open, you wont even need any sort of oil. However do be mindful of your utensils and cleaning implements.
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I run a large spoon around the edge of the cup to loosen the egg then use the same spoon to lift out the entire egg. It usually helps to have the serving dish/plate nearby and then you can just kind of slide the egg over.
1760899
I think it would be best to contact the manufacturer. There is no indication on the packaging. It is a sealed product and I wouldn't think anything would be released into the water with the egg plus eggs are sealed with a protective shell of their own.
959165
shells coming off is not an issue of the cooker but of the freshness of the eggs. A fresh egg will be hard to peel unregarded how you cook it. Take an egg at least 1-2 weeks old, the stuff you get in the grocery shops and it will peel fine if you cool it off immediately in cold or ice water. Good luck!
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I don't find that it takes any longer. If concerned, when the timer goes off leave them in the cooker for an extra 30 seconds. The eggs continue to cook until they cool or are cooled With soft boiled eggs I open the shell right away. With hard boiled eggs I put them in an ice bath to cool them right away, doing that makes them easier to peel away the shell.
714102
I have never been successful at microwaving eggs. Boil water, gently drop in egg. Continue to boil for four minutes. Put on egg cup. Break top of shell. Enjoy.
519501
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.