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The poachpod is a flexible silicone cooking tool for poaching eggs, baking and molding. The poachpod allows you to float and poach an egg in boiling water like a lily pad on a pond. When the egg is ready, flip the non-stick pod inside out and gently push the perfectly domed-shaped egg out. Place the pod in the dishwasher for easy clean up. Never be fearful of making poached eggs again.
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834 of 850 people found the following review helpful
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My eggs came out perfectly for me (not runny at all) the first time I used these, which I recorded using my camcorder. I hope it helps to see exactly how to use them. It's fun and easy!
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My eggs came out perfectly for me (not runny at all) the first time I used these, which I recorded using my camcorder. I hope it helps to see exactly how to use them. It's fun and easy!
*****
200 of 203 people found the following review helpful
By rosiet33
I love poached eggs, and was enamored with the absurdity of the color, name, and design of poachpods. I bought them, ripped the tag off, and put them in the cupboard for a month.
I just used them for the first time today, and didn't have the instructions. So I just dropped the eggs in the pod, and placed the pods into lightly boiling water. I replaced the lid, and waited 5 minutes. I then had perfectly poached eggs that were seriously stuck to the poachpod. Whoops. My bad.
SO, a poachpod will give you a perfect egg if you:
1) Boil some water
2) Spray the inside of pods with nonstick spray (or brush with olive oil)
3) Crack the eggs into the pods
4) Turn down the water to low
5) Place the pods into the water (the lilypad effect is pretty sweet)
6) Replace the pot cover
7) Wait 5 minutes
6) Coax the eggs out of the pods onto your plate/toast/english muffin
That's it - exactly how they are supposed to work. No need to buy a dedicated poaching pan. I used a 3 qt saucepan.
Because the top of the pods are out of the water, the "handle" part is not too hot to touch. I had no problem removing the eggs with my hands.
I just used them for the first time today, and didn't have the instructions. So I just dropped the eggs in the pod, and placed the pods into lightly boiling water. I replaced the lid, and waited 5 minutes. I then had perfectly poached eggs that were seriously stuck to the poachpod. Whoops. My bad.
SO, a poachpod will give you a perfect egg if you:
1) Boil some water
2) Spray the inside of pods with nonstick spray (or brush with olive oil)
3) Crack the eggs into the pods
4) Turn down the water to low
5) Place the pods into the water (the lilypad effect is pretty sweet)
6) Replace the pot cover
7) Wait 5 minutes
6) Coax the eggs out of the pods onto your plate/toast/english muffin
That's it - exactly how they are supposed to work. No need to buy a dedicated poaching pan. I used a 3 qt saucepan.
Because the top of the pods are out of the water, the "handle" part is not too hot to touch. I had no problem removing the eggs with my hands.
110 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By J.R. Kim
First of all, these things work well. They make poaching eggs quite easy, as long as you make sure to oil the pods. I poured a few drops of oil into each pod, then used my finger to coat the walls; this resulted in the cooked egg coming out clean, no sticking.
The only reason i rated this 3 stars is because my eggs taste just like the way the pods smell. Maybe its a one time thing, who knows, but i made sure to wash them beforehand.
So as far as function goes, ill give it 4 1/2 stars, but because of the taste of the eggs, i have to knock down some points.
The only reason i rated this 3 stars is because my eggs taste just like the way the pods smell. Maybe its a one time thing, who knows, but i made sure to wash them beforehand.
So as far as function goes, ill give it 4 1/2 stars, but because of the taste of the eggs, i have to knock down some points.
53 of 57 people found the following review helpful
By VTchef
I tried these out to streamline my Sunday brunch services at my restaurant. I thought they might be nice for home, too. I tested them out on a slower day and they failed miserably. The eggs did not cook evenly, as the plastic is a poor conductor (I should have known better) and the overall extended cooking time made the white rubbery and I found a nice soft poach was not as easy as with my preferred method, which is to place the cracked eggs directly in simmering water with an ACID, like vinegar of lemon juice. It only takes a drop and you will literally see the reaction happen in front of your eyes, the albumen will almost immediately begin to form a perfect ovular shape. Then all that is needed to remove the eggs is a slotted spoon. This is by far the best way to achieve a controlled poach in my eyes.
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Red
These cups make very picture-perfect poached eggs, but they retain odors and tastes.
To use simply coat the inisde of the cups with oil or cooking spray and place them in a large pot of boiling water. As the water approaches boiling, drop an egg in the cup, turn down the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes (less if you want softer eggs). To remove the eggs, simple spoon out the perfectly formed eggs. You can also flip the cups inside out, if you are very heat-reistant hands.
Not coating the cups with oil will create a sticky mess.
But that's not the bad news. After about five uses, the eggs from my cups starting tasting exactly like I would imagine my dish soap would taste if I ate it. I had forgotten to coat the cups with oil the last time I used them so I had to soak them for a bit in hot soap water to loosen the glued on eggs. Apparently that was enough to get the dish soap scent in the cups and passed on to the eggs. Yuk! I've tried everything (baking soda, freezing, etc.) to remove the smell and resulting taste, with no success.
To use simply coat the inisde of the cups with oil or cooking spray and place them in a large pot of boiling water. As the water approaches boiling, drop an egg in the cup, turn down the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes (less if you want softer eggs). To remove the eggs, simple spoon out the perfectly formed eggs. You can also flip the cups inside out, if you are very heat-reistant hands.
Not coating the cups with oil will create a sticky mess.
But that's not the bad news. After about five uses, the eggs from my cups starting tasting exactly like I would imagine my dish soap would taste if I ate it. I had forgotten to coat the cups with oil the last time I used them so I had to soak them for a bit in hot soap water to loosen the glued on eggs. Apparently that was enough to get the dish soap scent in the cups and passed on to the eggs. Yuk! I've tried everything (baking soda, freezing, etc.) to remove the smell and resulting taste, with no success.
47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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While it is a handy device, and undoubtedly less fussy to use than other poaching products/tools, it is not perfect. Because bits of egg stay stuck to the sides of the pod after either flipping them out or using a flexible spoon/spatula...
- the resulting shape is not as smooth or "clean" as I'd like (acceptable for daily use but not good enough for entertaining)
- cleanup isn't any easier than cleaning custard cups or ramekins if you choose to handwash.
I own and use several silicone kitchen tools, I was surprised that the non-stick feature fails with these poach pods. I consider myself a very experienced cook, and am 100% certain I followed the directions exactly when I used the pods several times.
- the resulting shape is not as smooth or "clean" as I'd like (acceptable for daily use but not good enough for entertaining)
- cleanup isn't any easier than cleaning custard cups or ramekins if you choose to handwash.
I own and use several silicone kitchen tools, I was surprised that the non-stick feature fails with these poach pods. I consider myself a very experienced cook, and am 100% certain I followed the directions exactly when I used the pods several times.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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My eggs came out perfectly as I liked them (not runny at all) the first time I used these, which I recorded using my camcorder. I am a beginning cook, as you can probably tell from the video. It does take a little bit of watching during the 4-6 minutes while you are cooking them to make sure to get them just as you prefer them; mine took 5 minutes. I hope it helps you to see exactly how to use them. It's fun and pretty easy, even for someone new to cooking like me!
*****
My eggs came out perfectly as I liked them (not runny at all) the first time I used these, which I recorded using my camcorder. I am a beginning cook, as you can probably tell from the video. It does take a little bit of watching during the 4-6 minutes while you are cooking them to make sure to get them just as you prefer them; mine took 5 minutes. I hope it helps you to see exactly how to use them. It's fun and pretty easy, even for someone new to cooking like me!
*****
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Susan B
This product is great. It makes poaching eggs easy. The eggs taste better than eggs poached directly in water, and they look great. Plus the pods take up NO extra room in your kitchen and can be cleaned in the dishwasher. It took me two tries to get the hang of sliding the eggs out of the pod perfectly, but I love this product. We use it every weekend. It makes poached eggs actually easier to make than any other kind.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great poached eggs
I was hesitant to order these, because some reviewers said the eggs taste like plastic. I'm very sensitive to taste and didn't notice anything. Read more
Published 4 days ago by digsblues
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
I love poached eggs, but can't make them in just water. I thought I would give these a try. They are perfect. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Dale A Parachini
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poach Pods are Peachy
Wonderful product. Had never ever made poached eggs in my life until a month ago and what a disaster and mess! Read more
Published 10 days ago by Viking54
5.0 out of 5 stars
These are green, not orange
Just got these, they seem fine (haven't used them yet) but note: The product description says "orange" but that is incorrect. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Slippers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Work great...no more soggy poached eggs
I fell in love with poached eggs a couple of years ago, but I found them a little bit of a hassle to make. Read more
Published 16 days ago by S. Horwatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Eggs
So easy to use, even from the first time. A little water got in the cup because I wasn't used to it but now I can enjoy healthier version of eggs.
Published 17 days ago by Yvette Linklater
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neat poached eggs
I love how the eggs turn out uniform and neat and these are so easy to use. Clean up a cinch and the whole process makes making eggs benny a lot simplier.
Published 18 days ago by deneice zeve
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
I love these. They are extremely easy to use, clean and make eggs taste great. Realize poached eggs are mostly cooked by the steam and not boiling water, so they require a... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Alina
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfection!
I have a tradition "non-stick" egg poaching pan and every time I poach with it, the eggs stick, no matter how much I spray it with oil. Clean up is a pain. Read more
Published 21 days ago by highwayflower
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Love poached eggs, and love this product! Makes poaching eggs SO easy, and it's also FUN! Comes in lots of neat colours too...
Published 24 days ago by L. Perkins
