Norpro Silicone Microwave Double Egg Poacher, Red

I bought this to replace a two-egg poacher made from hard plastic that had a broken hinge. To use, I lightly spray with nonstick spray and add one JUMBO egg to each side, poke both yolks with a fork and carefully put it into my 1200-watt microwave. I say "carefully" because when the eggs are raw, the silicone bottom half is very wobbly and flexible, and you can spill some raw egg if you're not careful. Then I set the oven to 50% power and cook for 1:50. I usually hear one "explosion" from an egg right at the end. I remove the cooker from my microwave and open the cover, then sprinkle some shredded cheese on both eggs, put the cover back on and return to the microwave. At this point the eggs are cooked enough to be somewhat firm, so the cooker is lots easier to handle than before. I set the power for 50% and cook for another 40 seconds, let it rest for about 30 seconds and remove the eggs with a small silicone spatula. They slide easily onto the plate. The eggs are cooked through and moist, not runny or dried out. The cooker is super easy to clean. These are jumbo eggs, so if you use medium or large eggs, they will probably cook faster. Great purchase, makes breakfast easy.

I wanted a safer alternative to my old plastic microwave egg poacher that is probably not BPA-free, so I ordered this one. I'm so glad I did, because it cooks my egg much better than my old one ever did. First of all, it's not really a "poached" egg because you don't have to add water to it so the texture is different. I consider it a plus because you don't have to drain off any water before you eat it. I use this because I sometimes want a quick egg (1 minute, 15 seconds on 50% power in my 1000W microwave oven) that has a completely cooked white with a slightly runny yolk. I only eat one egg at a time, so I don't know what the time would be for two. Tips on using this egg poacher: I always spray the cup with cooking spray and have never had a problem with egg sticking to the bottom. Also, I always puncture the yolk with a toothpick a few times in order to prevent explosions in my oven. It also seems to help the egg cook more evenly. I have read a few complaints that this poacher is too flimsy and it flops around when you try to carry it. Using both hands, carry it with your thumbs on top to keep the lid in place and use your fingers spread evenly underneath the side along the length of the poacher and you won't have a problem at all. It's really just common sense and unless you're literally all thumbs, you shouldn't have a problem moving this thing around without spilling your eggs. It's quick, easy to clean and seems to be very durable. Very glad I purchased this item!

It's been a lot of fun to read all of the different reviews; lots of adventure and good advice! Having tried a couple of microwave poachers with less-than-satisfactory results, I had my doubts. However, thanks to all the guidance from reviewers, this one has worked very well, except for one flaw. But first, here are my results (adventures): 1. First I tried manufacturer's instructions of 2 minutes at 50% power. Wasn't worried about explosions since I have an 800-watt microwave and everyone else seems to have more powerful ones. At this setting and time, the eggs were not fully cooked. 2. Second, I tried 50% power at two and a half minutes. This was a little too much--I ended up with hard yolks (I like them just a little bit runny). 3. Third try at 50% power and 2:20 minutes came out pretty good for one egg--however, the white of the other egg was only partially cooked (just a small area that I spooned out). I should mention that my microwave has a rotating plate, so that's not the problem. NOTE: On the first few tries I followed some reviewers' instructions and punctured the egg yolks with a toothpick. Fine. The fourth time I forgot, and actually the eggs came out better. No explosions. I expect this is because I have a less powerful microwave. Also, I tried using a plate so the poacher wouldn't droop, but found that it caused the eggs to cook more unevenly. So now I'm just very careful about lifting the poacher into the microwave; I lift it by the ends. PROS: Works well once you dial in the power and time. Outrageously easy to clean. I wipe the cups with olive oil first. The eggs slide right out with a spoon, and a little rubbing with my fingers and soap and water, and the poacher is clean. No explosions, whether you poke the yolks or not. CON: The poacher cooks unevenly. One egg is always a little more "done" than the other. Not using a plate helps a little, but there is still a difference. Would have given this five stars except for the CON above. I hope this information is helpful.

I loved that you can cook the eggs in 1 minute in the microwave, just add a little water and some olive oil in the bottom of each section crack an egg cover and wait. The eggs come out very easy with a dinner knife not a steak knife BUT what remains is some of the egg white which seems to be very hard to clean off of the silicone. I thought ALL of the eggs would just slide miraculously off. Wrong