KitchenCraft 4 Egg Poacher Pan in Gift Box, Non Stick and Induction Safe, Stainless Steel, 20.5 cm, Silver

I've struggle for years with many different egg poaching thingy's none of which have ever been even marginally successful. I kind of resigned myself to just using a standard saucepan and hot water; nothing wrong with that of course other than the clean up afterwards, especially if you break an egg.I read the reviews, just like your reading this one and looked at the price wondering whether this would be just another waste of time and money and thought, well, just go for it - so I did.It works! I'll just type that again cos I've just eaten two of the best poached eggs I've ever made - It works!It arrived via the speed of light amazon service - still don't know how they do that - and on taking it out of the box what a bright shiny quality looking set - yep, I'm swayed by shiny things sorry - so putting its looks aside it has a real quality feel about it. The lid is good and heavy and fits well and the stainless is good quality. Everything fits and looks likes it will do what they say it will do.The cups are metal and have a non stick coating but, like everyone else and knowing how awkward eggs can be I still buttered the inside. Take the cups out for filling - and here's the only bind, they're a tad small or, maybe the birds out here in the country lay whopping eggs but either way you may not get all your white into the cup but no worry, put it in one your not using. The pan only needs a couple of inches of pre boiled water and off it goes.I wasn't sure how long they would take. Cheap purchases in the past and I've still been waiting after 10 minuets but this is a much better quality and after a gentle 5 mins on a gas hob voila, two perfect poached eggs.You will need to remove the cups with a cloth after you have switched the heat off and simply pour them out of their pre buttered 'nests' onto a lovely slice of wholegrain toast .......simple things eh!I have read that the handle can get hot? I have to wonder how long people have left the pan to boil for? If you used it for other cooking then yes, it would get hot and require a cloth but for five mins on a gas hob? Mildly and comfortably warm - perfect for a cold kitchen like ours.All in all a nice addition to the kitchen which works! At last!

This pan has become a staple in my kitchen with it's dual capabilities and exceptional performance. Crafting flawlessly poached eggs is a breeze with its non-stick poaching cups, offering consistent results and easy cleanup. But this pan is more than a one-trick pony – it excels as a standalone option too. Its robust construction and even heat distribution make sautéing and searing a delight.Its well-designed handle remains comfortably cool during use, adding to its user-friendly design. This versatile pan is a game-changer for both poached egg enthusiasts and everyday cooks seeking reliable kitchen tools. Streamline your kitchen with this all-in-one wonder – it's a decision you won't regret.

I bought this poacher for my daughter who’s at uni and loves poached eggs. I chose this poacher after reviewing lots and only wanted two cup poacher. I tried it out a few times before handing it over to my daughter. This poacher cooks my eggs lovely the cups could have been slightly deeper for large eggs. But it cooks well and is deep enough to not fill to deep so the water does not come into contact with eggs. It’s easy to clean, although I’m very careful removing eggs, the poachers do seem to scratch quite easily, but has no impact on the finished cooked eggs, as I always butter my cups before cooking. I think it’s a perfect little poacher and does exactly what it says on the box. I would definitely purchase the same one again. Great little product. My daughter loves it, and cooks perfect eggs every time

What an excellent pan. I've had it for 18 months and cooked dozens of eggs to perfection (5 minutes for soft yolks, 7 minutes for hard). It works brilliantly on our induction hob. The handle does not get hot - I can only imagine that other reviewers have gas - I'll never go back to gas now I've used induction! Of course the egg-cup handles get hot: these are immersed in steam so this is to be expected; and even so, I can pick them out with my bare fingers (quickly).The cups are metal, which speeds up the cooking time (but also makes them hotter to touch). They appear a little thin and cheap, but actually work just fine. The non-stick on the cups is thin (scratches easily - don't use metal on them), and I need to oil the cups with olive oil to achieve true non-stick, but this works really well. I use a plastic picnic knife to loosen the edge of the egg, which then falls out easily. This seems reasonable to me - does anyone have non-stick that works any better with egg white?It's great to be able to cook 6 eggs at once, and just as easy to cook one or two (but I'm buying a smaller egg pan too to make washing up easier when cooking just 2 eggs, and because with a growing family, sometimes 6 is just not enough!).The pan looks great and the glass lid is a bonus to see cooking progress without releasing the steam. Contrary to other reviews, steam does not escape if on a gentle boil - of course at a rolling boil the pressure builds and the steam will escape around the lid; but this just wastes heat and doesn't speed cooking. Perhaps I get more control with induction than others do with gas cookers? The pan itself has a reasonably solid feel, but is not too heavy to lift one-handed. The handle could be heavier gauge, but is OK.I recommend this pan, and would definitely buy it again (in fact I am - the 4-egg poacher)!

Having poached eggs for years, my old cheap poaching pan (which was rubbish but all I had) finally gave up the ghost in October and I searched high and low for replacement.The Clearview poacher seemed ideal and could cope with mass egg production.....who only has one egg each when you're a family of four? Having six poachers is perfect and still fits nicely over the gas ring.We've used it regularly over the past two months and it has worked perfectly every time. Another reviewer's suggestion of using oil not butter works brilliantly and EVERYTHING goes straight into the dishwasher once used, coming out spotless every time!The heavy glass lid works well with its small ventilation hole and the eggs are easy to remove once cooked. The non-stick poaching cups do what they say and the pan is easy to hold and not too heavy. It took a couple of uses to work out exactly how long to cook the eggs for but we find 4 minutes cooks the white and leaves the yolk slightly runny. Just how we like them!One great way of getting an egg into each of my kids! Thanks Amazon :-)

Having looked long at the available poachers, we chose this - and it's very good. It works well, and is very easy to wash after use. The handle is strongly attached to the body and should last very many years.

(Full Review)I only really needed a 4 egg poacher but I chose the 6 egg version because it also doubles up as a large decent quality Saute pan which is always useful to have.I'm mostly pleased with the set but some minor improvements would make this into a 4Star product. I believe it will last well if properly looked after.Pan -The pan is made of polished stainless steel which has an aluminium encapsulated base which not only means it's suitable for Induction style hobs but also creates an even temperature across the entire base. This makes it beneficial whichever form of cooking hob you have.The pan handle is folded stainless steel without any heat proofing, and it has a useful grab handle formed the same way.Lid -The lid is quality toughened glass and quite heavy, with a vent hole. It has a smooth stainless steel knob which looks nice, but isn't very practical to hold as it could do with being angled inwards slightly more to allow for better grip. As it is, that with the weight of the lid feels like it could slip out the hand at any moment. It gets hot so a cloth is also needed to handle it, meaning less grip.You may also need a cloth for the pan handles though I've not needed one as yet. Caution is still advised!Inner Tray -The inner tray also made of finer stainless steel lays on the inside and rests very loosely on the pan lip. It doesn't drop but is too loose so allows extra steam into the upper chamber which allows water to build up on the tray and into the egg dishes. This doesn't really affect the cooking of the eggs however this extra water needs tipping out before you eject the egg out.Dishes -The egg dishes are made from a lesser grade (to make them weigh less) of steel and have a non-stick coating on. These also don't fit snuggly into the inner tray but don't seem to affect the cooking. It just means everything wobbles about abit.Coat dishes with a fine layer of butter (or oil) for easy ejection. Butter tastes nicer to me. You'll need to do one or the other to prevent eggs sticking, despite the coating.Dish Size -The dish size looks quite small but because there's a raised lip around the top it adds extra space. They can just about fit a Large Hen Egg in at the most. I only use that type so I'm happy with that, but if you wanted XL, Double Yolks or Goose eggs then this Won't be suitable for your needs.Warnings/Cautions -•Before using for the first time it will need a thorough wash in soapy water.•Ensure dish handle knob screws are tight. Hand tight only so Don't use a screwdriver.•If using as Saute pan then Never add Salt to pan with food unless in boiling water as undissolved salt can cause Pitting in stainless steel.•A cloth is advised when touching the pan lid and handles aswell as the tray knob and any dishes. Even if the dish handle isn't hot the steam will be once the dish is lifted up.•Any unused dishes are best left in place in the tray to prevent extra steam entering upper chamber.•Silicone utensils only for egg dishes to avoid scratches.•Water should be lower than dish bases to use only steam heat so eggs cook evenly, but be sure water doesn't boil dry. 1inch should be sufficient.•Don't add cold water to a hot pan. Allow pan to cool first.Thankyou for reading my Full Review and please let me know if it's been Helpful to you.

Bought this in June 2013; & feel this is the time to make comments about the item ( not within a week or so of purchasing ) this poacher must be one of the most used pieces of kitchen ware in my kitchen. Yes I did buy it as a poacher but use it more as a sauté dish; its ideal to casserole meat etc. Lovely & deep holds plenty of veg' & it is so easy to wash. After over two years it's still looking like new. With regard to the use as a poacher you do need to be careful on removing cups, best to remove from heat & then take the eggs out to avoid the steam from burning you. I still prefer to poach my eggs direct into water, when you can add salt, but my husband likes his eggs looking neater; the perfect round which you obtain with the poacher. So in our household it gets plenty of use. I can certainly recommend this as a most use full piece of equipment and would not like to be without it. Have now purchased another one for my daughter. Incidentally it can be used on induction hobs.

Absolutely perfect, amazing quality. Get water to boiling then to rolling simmer, I use some spray oil in the egg cups and have the eggs in separate containers ready to go. Pop the cups in, get them warm and pop in the eggs. 4 minute timer - perfect poached eggs with ooey gooey centre! Friends have the six cup one - they manage a motel and use this for breakfasts - that’s a huge endorsement for the durability and quality.

Very good value, you would pay far more for a Caphalon or similar. Excellent quality, perfect poached eggs every time with a minimum of fuss. Dishwasher safe

We love our egg poacher, the only reason it has 4 stars is that the cups used to be larger (this is our third pan, just because we keep on giving them away to other people who love it too) and now the eggs overflow the tiny cups so that the way an and the water look pretty dirty…

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Works great, poached the eggs. I added a bit of oil to ensure they don't stick.Did the job as expected, and cleaner to use than poaching in the water directly. For me, this does the job.