egg cooker why is it necessary to pierce the egg? won't the egg(s) leak as it cooks?
605212
No, the eggs do not leak. I think it also helps make it easier to peel the eggs. I drop my eggs into a bowl of ice water when they are cooked and peel them within a few minutes, and they peel SO easily and quickly. I can peel all seven eggs more quickly than it usually takes to peel just one!
605213
This will help avoid the eggs from cracking as a result of heat expansion while they cook. You should put a pinhole on the rounder, wider end of the egg where there is usually a small air pocket. Shocking the eggs or placing them in cold water upon completion stops them from continuing to cook.
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.
1835266
I take mine straight from the fridge and put right in the cooker. Are perfect every time! I use it for both poaching and hard cooked eggs.
618434
That is true. This egg cooker does not shut off automatically. Since the time is so short, I don't view that not shutting off automatically as an impediment.
2200068
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
2145067
Does anyone know if the lock & lock egg container needs to be ventilated? I am puzzled whether or not the egg container allows enoght air to prevent the egg from molding.
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.
103740
I have only used it to poach eggs. Mine buzzes when the water has boiled out. I turn the knob to the right to poach eggs. Be sure to use the right amount of water.
632633
They all do it. Ive had about 4 egg cookers in my lifetime and every one has a residue. I clean the pan - just a little scrubbing after each use will get rid of it.I also clean the egg holder and top. The person who uses vinegar sounds smart to me. I may start doing that.
137837
I've been changing my cookware over to stainless because the teflon isn't good for you. But, with the egg poacher, you're only using steam to cook the egg. Frying foods in teflon is when it's bad. I love this egg poacher and have no reservations about it.
519552
Sometimes an egg that is not pierced will explode when cooking in the shell. Piecing the shell will avoid this. Not essential, but helpful. When an egg does explode you have a mess to clean up, which piercing avoids.
868099
Yes. If you preheat the pan and ring the egg starts to cook immediately, sealing the remaining liquid in
1737556
no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point at the hairline fracture and cut into the egg. it does work. no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point... » Read More no...I was confused at first also. the egg needs to be stable (like in an egg cup). then put the roesle tool over the egg and hold the base of the tool with your non-dominant hand. pull the tool's handle up and then release it. (this takes a bit of faith that the quick release will provide just enough pressure on the egg to perforate the shell, but not smash it!) you can do this 1 or 2 times more if you're a bit disbelieving. the tool with create a hairline fracture all around the top of the egg which you can then carefully remove. if you're still a bit unsure, use your knife at this point at the hairline fracture and cut into the egg. it does work. « Show Less
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.
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.
96174
I have never tried boiling an egg. I think it is too shallow. I go the old fashion way - a pot of water on the stove.
472735
The more rounded end gets pierced, and put the pierced end up in the egg holder. Be careful not to break too much shell when you do the piercing or the white will come out when the egg cooks and make a mess. Be sure and clean off any white that gets on the egg holder during cooking before doing another batch or the white will really get cooked on and be hard to clean off.