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Old 16-03-2013, 18:53
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HI sorry for daft question, I have an egg poaching pan with the four little cups... what is the best way to use it? Do I put boiling water in the pan and then crack the eggs into the little cups? Please advise.... many thanks.
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Old 16-03-2013, 19:10
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^^ Yes - half-fill the pan and get the water boiling, then melt a small knob of butter in each of the cups and tilt them around a bit so that the butter coats the base of the cups - this will help the eggs to slip out cleanly without sticking once they're cooked. Break the eggs into the cups and put the lid on. Don't cook for too long though as they can go a bit rubbery! Slide the blade of a knife around the edge of the cooked egg to help remove it too.

Personally I prefer to poach eggs by breaking them straight into a pan of boiling water so try both ways and see what you think.
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Old 16-03-2013, 19:25
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^^ Yes - half-fill the pan and get the water boiling, then melt a small knob of butter in each of the cups and tilt them around a bit so that the butter coats the base of the cups - this will help the eggs to slip out cleanly without sticking once they're cooked. Break the eggs into the cups and put the lid on. Don't cook for too long though as they can go a bit rubbery! Slide the blade of a knife around the edge of the cooked egg to help remove it too.

Personally I prefer to poach eggs by breaking them straight into a pan of boiling water so try both ways and see what you think.
Super, will give both ways a try - thank you for the advice!
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Old 16-03-2013, 19:30
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^^ You're welcome - happy poaching!
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Old 16-03-2013, 20:09
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I want a poached egg now!
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Old 16-03-2013, 22:33
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Super, will give both ways a try - thank you for the advice!
I find the ones cooked in the egg poacher (with butter) are best on toast. With a bacon and egg breakfast the ones cooked in water are best.
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Old 16-03-2013, 22:45
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The best way to use one of those pans is to put it straight in the bin and learn to poach eggs properly
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Old 16-03-2013, 23:17
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Put the lid on while they cook, else they will be rubbery on the bottom and raw on the top.
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Old 16-03-2013, 23:23
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The best way to use one of those pans is to put it straight in the bin and learn to poach eggs properly
touché for the OP! I used to have a pan like this when I was a student, but as you say, I learnt the proper method later on. I wouldn't even call these pans poachers. It's more of a steamed egg really. And they can be very dry and rubbery.
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Old 17-03-2013, 00:37
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The best way to use one of those pans is to put it straight in the bin and learn to poach eggs properly
harsh!
I have to wrap mine in clingfilm before putting them into water as I cant do that 'swirl' thing
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Old 17-03-2013, 01:52
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The best way to use one of those pans is to put it straight in the bin and learn to poach eggs properly
Just as a matter of interest, how do you poach eggs properly?
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Old 17-03-2013, 07:06
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Just as a matter of interest, how do you poach eggs properly?
You use a fresh egg and break it directly into a pan of simmering water. When done, you lift them out with a slotted spoon. Some people swirl the water into a vortex before putting the egg in, as this can help the egg cohede into a round shape.
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Old 17-03-2013, 07:50
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You use a fresh egg and break it directly into a pan of simmering water. When done, you lift them out with a slotted spoon. Some people swirl the water into a vortex before putting the egg in, as this can help the egg cohede into a round shape.
Many people seem to struggle with this method. I always think they must be using old eggs and / or dropping the egg from a great height into rapidly boiling water.

I'm keen on vinegar in the water too.

^ The clingfilm trick above works well as do coffee filters.
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Old 17-03-2013, 08:59
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I do the clingfilm "thing" too. Perfect every time!

Guess what I'm going to have for my breakfast...
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Old 17-03-2013, 09:59
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I find the ones cooked in the egg poacher (with butter) are best on toast. With a bacon and egg breakfast the ones cooked in water are best.
You should be eating fried eggs with a cooked breakfast you heathen.
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:00
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Just as a matter of interest, how do you poach eggs properly?
Simmering water with a bit of vinegar in, crack the egg into a teacup or similar and drop straight into the simmering water. Cook for about 3 minutes.
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:12
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You use a fresh egg and break it directly into a pan of simmering water. When done, you lift them out with a slotted spoon. Some people swirl the water into a vortex before putting the egg in, as this can help the egg cohede into a round shape.
A vortex only works if you are doing just one egg. Old eggs don't poach properly.
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:14
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I do the clingfilm "thing" too. Perfect every time!

Guess what I'm going to have for my breakfast...
Clingfilm?

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Old 17-03-2013, 10:21
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A vortex only works if you are doing just one egg. Old eggs don't poach properly.
errr yes, I know. Hence why I stipulated 'fresh egg' and referred to egg in the singular.
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:24
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This gadget is also good for eggs (poached, boiled, scrambled) and toast.

Very handy in the morning before work if you wake up a bit famished. Has a little rack for warming through slices of ham etc too.
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:36
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For an indulgent sunday morning breakfast there is nothing quite like eggs benedict
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Old 17-03-2013, 10:38
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For an indulgent sunday morning breakfast there is nothing quite like eggs benedict
I have that almost every weekend. Duck eggs.

One of my favourite meals ever.
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Old 17-03-2013, 11:10
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Cheeky!!
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Old 17-03-2013, 12:34
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For an indulgent sunday morning breakfast there is nothing quite like eggs benedict
Could someone please tell me exactly what eggs benedict is?
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Old 17-03-2013, 12:49
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Poached eggs on (Canadian) ham on toasted (English) muffins with Hollandaise Sauce
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