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  4. Yes, imo, they are.
    Big difference for different sized eggs. Jumbo eggs cook differently than large. My Hamilton Beach egg cooker works perfectly with large eggs. Put them into an ice bath immediately, leave them for about 10 minutes. They'll peel incredibly easily, and the yolks are perfect, no green, not jammy.

  5. I have my chicken egg cooker and I have every drop of water memorized and can make you a soft, medium soft, medium, medium hard, etc… anytime from 2 to 6 eggs. Can NOT use the poach egg tray, that never works.

  6. I actually use that exact steamer every week and have used it successfully every time. It's limited to 10 eggs, so i got a second one that holds 14, so i can steam 24 eggs at once, if needed. The measurements are close enough and only needed some minor tweaking, to my preference (I also try to determine jow many tablespoons I need, as a backup measurement method).

    It's super simple to operate and it only uses as much energy as is needed, no more.

    Basket+pan steaming heats up more water than required, which is wasteful. It also adds time to cooking, since more warer takes longer to get to a boil. This also requires more cleanup and takes up a pan that could be used to cook something else.

    As always, it's a choice people make and this appliance has been a winner for me 🙂

  10. Absolutely disagree!!!

    I have a 6-egg Dash egg cooker, and I love it! Eggs easily slip out of their shells, and 6 is the perfect amount to meet your needs over several days.

    My understanding is that the omelet tray will also steam veggies, shrimp, and Asian dumplings. That means it isn't precisely a single-use appliance.

    In addition, it's small enough to take up very little storage in the kitchen while also being very convenient to take along when traveling. That means you can make hardboiled eggs in a dorm or a hotel room, even while camping if you are near an electrical outlet. Some who live out of their car or camper have electrical generators that can run Dash appliances.

  19. I beg to differ. I love my little egg cooker. Sure I had to experiment a couple times to get the water precise for desired result but how hard was that. Not. And I don’t have to stand around waiting for boiling simmering etc. I just put them in w the tiny bit of water and turn on and the buzzer reminds me when done. Perfect hard or soft or in between or even poached eggs every time. I use it all the time and love it.

  20. I have a cheap one and I love it. I can easily pull it out, cook a runny yolk egg and do a quick rinse and dry. You have to experiment but once you find what you like it is pretty consistent and easier to clean and put away due to its tiny size. Great for kids at college also where you may not have access to a stove.

  23. The problem I have with this method is everyone has a different starting point. Do the eggs go in cold water then start timing when water is boiling? Just start the timing as you turn on the heat, wait for the water to heat first then add the eggs? That little egg steamer actually works pretty well when you get it dialed in. Plus it’s something you don’t have to watch, it lets you know when it’s done. Had one for about 7 years now.

  26. How to use it successfully for more than tem years: Hole the eggs from bottom -the air pocket. Avoid top punching. Put the exact amount of tap water as advised. Not less or more. Try not to overload, leave one egg empty place. After the buzzer goes off wait for 1 to 2 minutes before opening the lid. Then put all of the eggs into a water filled cup under slow running tap water. Voila! Lovely eggs cooked at the same doneness. Have a Turkish coffe while it is cooking.

  27. Oh, my parents have a thing like that. The measuring cup that comes with it is ok, at least in my experience. It's very convenient, but doesn't really do anything you can't do with a saucepan

  30. I have chickens and ducks so the egg sizes vary dramatically. I have had a lot of success with my Cuisinart Egg steamer. I'm sure the steaming method ATK recommends is good. But prior to getting my egg steamer, trying to boil and peel extremely fresh eggs was torture, often leaving the eggs looking like a pock marked moonscape. Now I have about a 95% success with shells coming off easily.

  31. So the main disadvantage is that you need to probably experiment a little bit with how much water to use… But the advantage of a one touch solution that turns itself off when it’s done in case you walk away IS potentially worth the investment, if this is something you do all the time.hard boiled eggs for breakfast every day, or frequently use them in salads… Getting out all these dishes and turning on the stove top plus remembering to come back to it at the correct time can be just tedious enough to discourage you

  35. ❤️ American Test Kitchen but they got this one way wrong when thinking Green 🌏 and eco friendly plus quality of product. I have for two decades only used a shot of water with a traditional egg cooker. It’s so much more green friendly from a water conservation standpoint and they make eggs fantastic every time. It costs $20-$30 for one and any brand I have tried works great. Highly recommend. The pot uses way more water and more energy is wasted if you have a gas stove like we do. Plus the egg cookers have auto shut offs which is great set it and forget it. We use our twice a month.

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