Can I use it to boil eggs? How many eggs would fit in this pot?
61554
Yes, it would be great for boiling eggs. You could probably put 4 eggs in with no problem. Enjoy
61555
I don't see why not. It has adjustable heat and you can fit at least 8 eggs in it.
41098
I've used it for that purpose with no problems. It's just exactly the same as putting a pot of water on the stovetop and putting the eggs in to boil.
1611507
I do not believe this pan comfortably holds 2 or more quarts. The pan can sit surrounded by water however boiler is used for cooking delicate ingredients that have a tendency to seize or separate over direct heat. You would not want to cook that high or fast. Also water that surrounds would boil out over onto your stove and/or into your pan. I'm not sure this is the type of pan you are looking for.
160068
Certainly. Although it seems a waste to get a 10-egg cooker, set up all the pieces, use the electricity, and then only obtain 1 or 2 eggs. Hard-cooked eggs keep nicely in the refrigerator and can be used to add protein in many ways. Why not cook the 7 basic eggs, use the 1 or 2 you want, and then have the rest available for later?
1522853
There is a plastic insert that you place the unccoked eggs to hard boil them. Place a little water in, put on the lid, push the egg button and in around 13 min. you can have hard boiled eggs. I have the larger model with 4 toast slots, that can cook 8 hard boiled eggs at one time, so I can't remember if you can cook 4 or 2 at a time but probably 4. It makes cooking egg salad a breeze.
1203873
Did you get a water measurer? I did and I also got instructions, which I lost. I do 4 eggs at a time and fill the measuring cup up to the four. I measured it for you -- it is just a tat over 5 Tablespoons. I hope that helps. I love this little cooker. Dorothy Morgan
1864496
I usually use it on an 8-10" diameter pot, but it can easily accommodate a larger pot - I would feel safe using it on a pot up to 12" or so. It does work really well- haven't had a boil over yet!
1664602
If you are thinking of cooking 4 at one time. Small amount of eggs in each divided area. However, I think 4 small ones would be rather thin, almost like a crepe. I think I would make 2 at a time..I'd used 2 eggs, small amount of cheese and 1 tblsp water. Mix well and put small amount of egg mixture in each side, carefully not to overflow. I do think 2 would turn out nicely. Perhaps real bacon bits and even chives added in..Should be attractive for the enough to make mouth water and enough to make a pleasing plate. I will try that in the morning and post how it turned out.
2009277
Would be great for just one egg! I usually use it for 2 eggs over easy...one on each side
2192059
Hi Cindy: Sure, I understand what you need. I bought this pan for the same job. I have measured it for you. The outer diameter of the upper brim of this pan is 18cm, or about 7 inches. I would say this pan isn't big actually; so if you poach extra large eggs, the eggs might not always fit in the cups. But for most ordinary eggs, it should be OK.
1644297
Really only about 2, possible 3 if you don't feel all the way and stack on top of each other. I usually buy the small substrate bags as I don't like to put all my eggs in one basket. You can fit about 7 of those in the 23qt cooker I have.
2284157
The pot has to be large enough that you can fold the handles over on the inside and still have the lid fit securely, otherwise the steam will escape. I would not use it in anything smaller than 2 quarts for that reason.
805796
I would not recommend it, for it is too delicate. It is to be used as a tranfer pot for your already boiled water source and for serving and/or steeping.
1156325
yes! this would be great for boiling water which you can then use for oatmeal, tea, coffee, hot chocolate. It will also work great for basic canned items. not sure I would use it to fry an egg though. temperature control is not optimal for that.
2169837
That, I don't know. We bought it so my husband could use it for soft-boiled eggs. Easier than taking eggs out of water one at a time. Its awesome for that. sorry I couldn't be more help.
98360
The floor of the insert is 13cm or 5 inches. But this pan is strictly for double boiling. I suppose given some butter or oil, you could set three eggs in it to poach over boiling water in the bottom pan, but I would not use it for frying.
1644445
A lot! I only use this for individual cups of tea so it is near empty still when I use it. I would guess it would hold about 3/4 cup when full, so about half of that leaving room for expansion? You could really use it to brew a pot.