KitchenCraft Non-Stick Induction-Safe 2-Cup Egg Poacher / Sauté Pan, 16 cm (6.5"), 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.

Generally, pretty good. After years of struggling with alternatives, this product poaches eggs easily and quickly. It's easy to clean and reasonably sturdy. The problem is removing the egg trays after cooking. The individual tray handles get very hot and, when you try to extract them, you find the handle is located, (most likely), close to one of the several air-holes, through which hot vapour, (steam), is being expelled. Result, you can very easily burn yourself. If you wait till the pan cools down, the poached egg itself gets cool, also not good. Design needs further thought. Also, the item comes with no instructions at all. You might say, neither does a saucepan but this product has only one function, to poach eggs, and it might be good if it included some guidance on how to do just that - eg cooking time. But, otherwise, very good.

I am extremely pleased with this poaching pan. It is deep and heavy and, since I am severely visually impaired, this makes it less easy for me to pull over, or boil dry...or overfill, like the shallow ones, so the water gets into the egss. It is a quality product.

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)!

The size is absolutely perfect for my needs, depending on how you like your eggs you just adjust the time. A very functional item for your kitchen. Good value for the money.