The electric egg poacher has been around for a long time. But recent innovations have changed the image and functionality of this class of small appliance. The electric egg poacher, which actually steams eggs, is becoming more and more popular. Usually theses machine are multi-purpose and can perform a variety of functions.
Anyone who has tried to poach an egg in the traditional manner in a saucepan with simmering water knows how difficult this process is to master, especially if poaching eggs is only an infrequent occurrence, as is the case in most households. The electric egg poacher has made it very almost fool-proof to obtain consistent results every time. Most cookers come with a calibrated water dispenser that indicates the correct water volume based on the cooking mode (steam or cook), and the number of eggs.
The toaster egg poacher is probably the most popular specialty egg cooker on the market. It is designed to toast, poach an egg or two and warm cooked meet all at the same time. This will yield all the ingredients of a home made sandwich in about 4 minutes. Starting at just $30, these toaster egg poachers are quite affordable. With all the top brands such as Back to Basics, West Bend, Oster, and Cuisinart offering models in the $30-$40 range, an egg cooker is a versatile and affordable addition to any kitchen.
There are many online resources available to obtain more detailed information on all varieties of egg cookers and egg poachers. We recommend the one listed below.