I have read several comments about this cooking very slowly and taking 40 mins to make just an egg. Is this true? We are going to be camping in a couple weeks at Fort Wilderness at Disney and I would like to take this with me to save on the cost of food...but not if every meal is going to take an hour to fix. Can anyone share their experiences with the efficiency of this product? Thanks! I have read several comments about this cooking very slowly and taking 40 mins to make just an egg. Is this true? We are going to be camping in a couple weeks at Fort Wilderness at Disney and I... » Read More I have read several comments about this cooking very slowly and taking 40 mins to make just an egg. Is this true? We are going to be camping in a couple weeks at Fort Wilderness at Disney and I would like to take this with me to save on the cost of food...but not if every meal is going to take an hour to fix. Can anyone share their experiences with the efficiency of this product? Thanks! « Show Less
584420
I actually brought this product to Coachella with me a couple years back and it was a miserable experience. Not only did it take forever to cook, it wasn't non stick. Cleaning was next to impossible. At the end of the weekend I ended up giving it away to a homeless person scavenging the campgrounds. Don't buy it.
584421
I plug it into my van outlet while the engine's running, add 1/2" water, cover and bring to simmer, crack an egg into it and poach the egg pretty quickly. Another good breakfast treat is buttered bread grilled on both sides in the pan. It's not fast food, but it's not especially slow either.
584422
I bought this for my husband who is a truck driver. He loves it. Says it warms up and gets hot really fast. He makes eggs and oatmeal in it all the time. Easy clean-up too. Hope this helps. :)
584423
this is a survival tool not a camping tool, about 12-15 min for an egg. love mine for the purpose its suited for!( 5 stars)
584424
I remember it taking me about 11 minutes to cook 2 eggs and some sausages and hash browns... while that ws very convenient... and I loved eating breakfast that way... the whole unit eventually blew a single cell in my Everstart battery. I am afraid to use it now. I used it while my engine was running which meant I was wasting alot fo gas to do this. Nonetheless, it is a useful device IF you have more battery reserve. Next time I will put two batteries hooked together in parallel.... It does cook well... but it heats up alot and requires alot of battery juice.
584425
It should cook any egg quickly--gets very hot to boiling--best with foods precooked.
1672257
Doesn't take long at all! I believe the manual describes well how it's done (put in a layer of oil and put on stove for 5 minutes) and it doesn't take more than 15 minutes to complete in total.
198092
A bit painstaking, but this works for me: cook eggs on hi 1:30 sec., then keep lid closed for 30 sec. (no power) to "steam" eggs. Put in the filling and cook on hi 1 min. uncovered, then close lid (no power) and "steam" for 30 sec. This usually turns the eggs out fine, but if they're still runny cook on hi only 10 sec. at a time till done. Fillings like broccoli may take longer.
2247890
I haven't timed it but I would say they burn at full power for about 90 min, long enough to cook one full meal. I used it to deep fat fry enough fish to feed 6 men on my last camping trip and I had enough fuel left the next morning to almost finish a big breakfast of coffee, bacon, sausage & eggs. I ended up using a second can for about 5-10 min, but I just popped it back out when done and it's stored and ready for my next trip. Unless I'm grilling this is the only stove that I use.
2272001
I would like to but I only have the one that is on my cooker. I have found them to be hard to deal with myself. It just so happens that a friend of mine bought the buy one get one free special. Since she went for that offer,they would only give you one set of utensils. I called the number I had gotten off of the internet and the gentleman said I had the wrong department and he connected me to the right department but, honest to goodness I waited to talk to someone about ordering just the utensils and some of the other acessores for mine.This is no joke but after waiting on the phone for 15 minutes or more I just hung up the phone and gave up. I like to fix omlette's with mine but there is a problem with that. When I go to make omletes the bottom is done but the top is still like raw eggs. I have seen the commercial but what I find kind of strange that they can cook a steak in it. It looks like to me the bottom would burn and top wouldn't get done? What I find strange is that they don't even use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. That is very risky. Someone could get really sick eating food that hasn't met the health standards. I am going to use mine until it dies and then I will have no further contact with the company. Maybe someone that has had better luck with theirs would be able to suit you. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help.
1832056
Hi Steven, The two hour option starts cooking right away. There is no ability to delay the start of the cooking process. Best bet is too allow for a long cooking process at low temp and then let the unit keep it "warm" until you are ready to eat. Otherwise it is a great unit....it's analog, not digital....if you know what I mean. :)
1453809
There's a setting called "stew". Its default is set to 4 hours. Can be set in 30 minute increments up to 12 hours. It's the slow cooking mode but the cooking efficiency is 50% higher so you'll need to experiment a little. After the cooking time it automatically switches to a 12 hour Warm Cycle.
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.
1191854
I have my Chef's Choice cooker for over a year and never experienced that. I have tried to time the egg cooker with the clock to no avail. The clock is always takes more time than the cooker. If your eggs were fine, don't give it another thought. My solution was that the timer is smarter than I am so I'm letting it do its job! Hope this helps!
1514896
Just boiling it is useless. Mix with other grains, pre-cook it up to 15 mins, chill, add spices, eggs, form burgers, then lightly fry. You'll never forget this!!!
426842
I'm extremely satisfied with my Prime Pacific 4 Cup Egg Poacher. Maybe the poor reviews are because there is just one problem with the pan, but I thinkmay be completely solved: how the pan is not made with Teflon, the eggs sticked if you don't grease the containers with butter or oil. If I could give a hint to the manufacturers of the pan, I would suggest to them to make the pans with Teflon. Nonetheless...I love my pan!
815209
To be honest I have only cooed eggs in my Sone ware so far. I believe the commercial says a minute but I do 2 minutes and they are perfect. I have been wanting to try onions and apples but so far have not gotten around to it. I imagine we c an cook just about anything in the cooking ware. Hope this helps a wee bit and good luck and enjoy cooking.
1018912
It cooks fast! As soon as you pull out the first batch of 4, respray with nonstick spray, pour in more batter, close. I don't wait for it to reheat as I am usually using this for a group of hungry 7-16 year olds and they always come out great. The first batch takes about 5 minutes, each batch after about 3 minutes. I don't know how someone said it takes 10 minutes - maybe they are using an extra thick batter or like them super crispy?
1664602
If you are thinking of cooking 4 at one time. Small amount of eggs in each divided area. However, I think 4 small ones would be rather thin, almost like a crepe. I think I would make 2 at a time..I'd used 2 eggs, small amount of cheese and 1 tblsp water. Mix well and put small amount of egg mixture in each side, carefully not to overflow. I do think 2 would turn out nicely. Perhaps real bacon bits and even chives added in..Should be attractive for the enough to make mouth water and enough to make a pleasing plate. I will try that in the morning and post how it turned out.
2222042
I haven't had mine for a long time, but was surprised at how long it can go. I cooked a chicken on high for about 1.5 hours and only used about half the container. I also have a Lil Tex Elite which consumes pellets at a much higher rate, but it is a lot bigger. Anyway, I like both of them. I carry the PTG in my RV.
32099
There are Two good places to get this info. Go to "Lets Talk Bar B Que" forum and ask Tommy (TMB). Or look at Facebook "Charbroil TBE cooking forum" . (Its not the Char Broil site). I have cooked four turkeys on mine. They did great but its been a while. I use it a lot but not for turkeys. Be sure to brine and or inject the bird. Then give it 3-24 hours in the fridge to absorb the brine. The LTBBQ site listed above will give you lots of outdoor cooking help with a group of really good people. And remember, The internal temp is whats important. Not the amount of time. Time will vary for many reasons.... There are Two good places to get this info. Go to "Lets Talk Bar B Que" forum and ask Tommy (TMB). Or look at Facebook "Charbroil TBE cooking forum" . (Its not the Char Broil site). I have cooked four turkeys on mine. They did great but its been a while. I use it a lot but not for turkeys. Be sure to brine and or inject the bird. Then give it 3-24 hours in the fridge to absorb the brine. The LTBBQ site listed above will give you lots of outdoor cooking help with a group of really good people. And remember, The internal temp is whats important. Not the... » Read More There are Two good places to get this info. Go to "Lets Talk Bar B Que" forum and ask Tommy (TMB). Or look at Facebook "Charbroil TBE cooking forum" . (Its not the Char Broil site). I have cooked four turkeys on mine. They did great but its been a while. I use it a lot but not for turkeys. Be sure to brine and or inject the bird. Then give it 3-24 hours in the fridge to absorb the brine. The LTBBQ site listed above will give you lots of outdoor cooking help with a group of really good people. And remember, The internal temp is whats important. Not the amount of time. Time will vary for many reasons.... « Show Less
1634687
From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart... » Read More From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. « Show Less