LONG review - includes how to clean off hard water spots that look like rust

This is a KETO / LOW CARB best friend - Makes eggs made fast, so easy, no-brainer hard boiled eggs. How did I get by without this?

I was buying (6) pre-shelled EGGLANDS BEST hard boiled eggs at $3.75 a pack, mostly because I had such a hard time making hard boiled eggs without them coming out MEH at best. I tried all the hacks, even Tim Ferris' youtube version, and they would never peel right, took a lot of time, just made me miserable... so I just paid for them.

We started a KETOGENIC / LOW CARB diet lifestyle, and with (3) people (me / hubby / son), that means we go through A LOT of eggs each and every week. They kept begging me to make deviled eggs, but I just couldn't justify the pre-cooked hard boiled version at $3.75 a pop for SIX eggs from the store.

So I started researching how to make easy eggs, and this rapid egg cooker kept coming up. There's a smaller version (cooks up to 8 eggs), but this is just a few dollars more, and has a SMALL footprint on the counter, stacks up for easy storage, so I'm glad I went bigger.

It comes with a little water measuring cup, with a punch on the end to make a hole in the top of the eggs before you cook them. This really makes it easier to take the shell off in the end, so by all means, use it! I believe that the water, once steamed off, makes the device buzz to tell you that the eggs are ready. I haven't made soft boiled eggs yet, but have made medium and hard boiled, and now I have warm, yummy eggs every morning for breakfast - super cheap, super easy!

Here's how I make hard boiled eggs with this cooker:
-- Set up device, read instruction quick sheet, determine how much water I will need for a dozen hard boiled eggs
-- Fill the measuring device with water, put in bottom of device, and then set up plastic egg holder/bottom level
-- Punch holes in the FAT SIDE of 8 eggs, put in plastic egg holder/bottom level
-- NOTE - Be sure to put the side with the hole UP, so the egg doesn't leak into the unit
-- NOTE - Puncturing the FAT SIDE of the egg will make it MUCH EASIER to remove the shells later... trust me, this is a good idea
-- Put outside plastic level one over eggs, and then set up plastic egg holder/top level
-- Punch holed in top of 4 remaining eggs, put them in plastic egg holder/top level
-- Put top on device, check to ensure it's together firmly, steam hole pointing AWAY from any potential burn hazards
-- Turn on blue button, and then wait until it BUZZES to let me know it's done
-- While waiting, I set up an ice bath for the eggs in sink. I use a BIG BLUE ice pack (for coolers) or two to make it easy, big bowl, water.
-- When it BUZZES, I turn off the blue button, lift the lid carefully to avoid steam burn
-- Quickly move eggs from device to water
-- NOTE - sometimes, some egg will OOOZE out of the top of the egg hole I made. No worries, it's easy to take off, and it's cooked too
-- After 10 minutes, I come back to the egg bath, and start to run cold water in the sink
-- One by one, I will crack each egg near the top/the egg hole I made
-- Under mild cold running water, I peel away the shell. Super fast and easy!
-- NOTE - make sure you break the membrane of the egg when you take off the first piece of shell, this will make it very easy
-- Put the shelled eggs on a plate with a paper towel, then transfer to fridge OR start making deviled eggs (yum!)

Many people have noted that using this cooker, they will get discoloration (rust colored, or white, spots) on the hot plate portion. That is from hard water, and it is really easy to clean. Here's how I do it:
-- Get a magic eraser (you could use a sponge, but I like these best)
-- Use the measuring cup, and put 1 part white vinegar, 9 parts water, then put in cooker - DO NOT OVERFILL
-- You could add a bit more vinegar, no more than 3 parts to 7 parts water
-- Just bring it to a boil, without the plastic egg holder/bottom level or any of the other parts. You're just trying to get it to bubble.
-- TURN OFF quickly, unplug device, and CAREFULLY dump out the water mixture
-- You should notice that some of the spots have already come off the device - thanks, vinegar!
-- Use a wet MAGIC ERASER, or sponge, to wipe down the hot plate. It's still warm, so be careful!!!
-- Towel dry - poof! Silver, shiny, just like new!

You will have to experiment with the egg cooker to find your sweet spot for soft boiled eggs, as other reviewers have noted, but I really enjoy the medium boiled eggs every morning for breakfast. See my photo to see a typical keto breakfast... just add coffee and heavy cream, and you're super satisfied for HOURS. The red sauce you see is Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce, which I also use a lot... check it out.

If you're going to make and store hard boiled eggs in the fridge, or transport them, please consider Snapware - Snap 'N Stack Food Egg 2 Layer case (look it up on Amazon). You get (2) of these for $20, and you can easily store hard boiled or deviled eggs in this thing with ease. Makes it so much easier to be the KETO Meow-ma, without being in the kitchen 24/7 for my hungry boys.

If this review helped or entertained you, please click HELPFUL, and thanks for your time and attention! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have for me.

---

 I am not a confirmed buyer as I bought this from BB&B because I have a 20% discount with them and also products can be returned after 30 days if they malfunction.That being said, i though I would offer a review that may be helpful for buyers of this egg cooker. I bought this cooker for 12 eggs vs the 6 egg cooker to expand the options of cooking more eggs when needed.

The cooking time is determined entirely by the amount of water used. When the water is evaporated, the cooking is done as far as the cooker is concerned. I decided to call tech support to get more specific directions. I was told that 1-6 eggs should use the water for 6 eggs in the manual, and 7-12 eggs should use the water recommenced for 12 eggs. The glitch is that organic eggs bought from a farmer may take longer to cook than store eggs because they are likely fresher. So, the recommended water used that determines the cook time depends on the type of eggs you are using and the size.

I am still experimenting with the eggs we use that are fresh and organic, but I can see where this cooker could save me a lot of time and aggravation in cooking eggs. When boiling eggs, it is common that at least one of them cracks in the water, making a foamy mess. Then there is the task of getting them out of the water in time that they are cooked, but not too cooked. These problems don't exist with this cooker once you know how much water to use in it.

When I make breakfast for my family of three, I fry 8 eggs in one pan, and also make hash browns and either sausage or bacon. The frying eggs must be watched to get them all turned before the yolks are cooked too much. Inevitably, some end up with overcooked yolks, and often at least one gets broken when it's turned. Using the poaching trays in this egg cooker, I can poach up to 7 eggs, and don't have to watch or turn any of them. To cook the 8th egg, I put it in a ramekin that fits under the dome and on top of the smaller poached egg tray. This cooker would also be useful for steaming veggies and other foods if you need to steam a portion for one. If you prefer your eggs in a different shape, you can use ramekins to cook your eggs in this cooker.

Some reviews have complained about the cleaning, but the base unit is stainless steel and cleans well with Bar Keeper's Friend that is used for stainless steel pans. If you used distilled water, and wipe the base unit dry as soon as it's done cooking, you won't get water stains.

Update 5/29/18:
Having used this egg cooker for a few days, I have found that it is very useful for some things, but as an experienced cook, some things are easier the conventional way,. For hard boiled eggs it can't be beat. You can hard boil up to 12 eggs with no problems of them cracking in boiling water and they are always done to perfection. For me, this is worth having this appliance. Personally, I don't find the omelet pan useful for omelets since anything put into them has to be cooked separately, but this pan would be perfect to make two poached eggs for one serving.

UPDATE 8/19/18:
Every time I use this cooker I am amazed at how easy it has made what you would think is a simple task. Hard boiling eggs is simple,right? Boil the water and put the eggs into the water for about 10 minutes. So you get the water boiling, and slowly lower the eggs one by one into the water. POP! One of the eggs splits open and you have to get it out of the water before all of the whites spill into the boiling water.Once you get eggs cooking that don't crack, you have to get the cook time right so that the eggs don't get rubbery.

Tonight, I made Caesar's salad that calls for 2 eggs in the dressing and 6 hard boiled eggs in the salads. I used to have to wait to make the dressing so that I could use eggs that cracked in the boiling water in the dressing. This time, I put 2 eggs in the dressing and 6 in this cooker with 5 ounces of water.to be hard boiled. The hard boiled eggs were perfect, and easy to peel after cooling them in a bowl of cold water.

UPDATE 9/25/18:

I should probably replace the original video as it was one of my disasters. I haven't had the problem with overflow since. I have used this cooker multiple time for breakfasts and have made the poached eggs. They come out in the form of an egg, but are cooked the way you want them depending on the water you add. Using this cooker, I don't have to worry about frying eggs and getting them turned before the yolks are hard. I can cook the 8 eggs needed for a family breakfast by placing one egg in a small ramekin in the top of the cooker.

UPDATE 05/06/19:
I have had this egg cooker for over a year, and it is the only way I hard boil eggs now. I also use it often for poached eggs for the family and for myself as a late night snack instead of fatty munchies. I put 3 eggs into the smaller poached egg tray, add 3.25 ounces of water, and the unit beeps when the eggs are done. The whites are cooked and the yolks are only slightly cooked but still somewhat runny - just the way I like them.

One thing that should be noted here is that cooking time required for eggs can vary depending on the eggs you use. Fresh eggs that come from pastured chickens take a little longer to cook than eggs from the store that may not be as fresh and may come from chickens that are not pastured.

UPDATE 12/09/19:
I have had this egg cooker for over 18 months and am still finding new uses for it. My 99 year old mother moved in with us 8 years ago, and she and my husband get up before I do. So, he makes her breakfast which is usually oatmeal since he doesn't cook. Recently, I made 7 poached eggs for her in this cooker and froze them on a cookie sheet before putting them into a baggie. My husband warms the eggs in the microwave on a low power for 1 1/2 minutes, and the yolks are still soft. I also make waffles that he can heat in the toaster for her. Eggs and waffles make a nice breakfast for my Mom, and my husband only has to warm them for her. As often as we use this egg cooker, it still looks and works like new. I use BarKeeper's Friend to clean the base plate and it's still shiny and new-looking. I added a picture of the eggs after they were frozen.

If you find my review helpful, please click helpful so that others may see it. Unconfirmed purchases are not see unless rated as helpful.,

---

This is my first review on this site, I have been buying stuff on amazon since its inception, and have never felt as compelled as now to write a review.

I purchased this to save time while consuming 3+ dozen eggs a week.

I have probably boiled upwards of 10,000 eggs within the past 5 years. Over the years I have learned every trick there is to boiling eggs. This product is a combination of the best aspects I have learned. It also removes most uncontrolled variables from the boiling process.

To cut to the point...
>Boil with a tad more than the recommended water. (At ~500ft. above sea level)
>Use vinegar to clean any hard water spots following use.
>Times for soft boiled and medium appear to assume you will be rapidly cooling the eggs to slow internal cooking. (Hard w/out cooling will result in green layered yolks).
>Puncturing the eggs on the fat side (top in carton 99% of time) and following directions will result in the shells virtually melting off.
>This unit will leak slightly more than the non deluxe version. The leakage is purely due to the pressure buildup from the evaporation of the water. I personally place an upside down coffee mug ontop to prevent spillage.

With this product my unquenchable thirst for the unborn may actually be quenched.

---

Used it once and gave up. Not worth it. The buzzer went off constantly and sound did like a dying walrus. The "correct" amount of water cooks nothing, top eggs cook way slower then the bottom. It would be easier to cook an egg on a stick.

---

---

I can’t say enough about this cool little kitchen appliance! It does hard boiled eggs perfectly & they are so easy to peel!
I love the frittatas & poached eggs too. I use it all the time. Can’t believe I didn’t buy this sooner!!

---

I really like the fact that it shuts off when it is done cooking. The music that it plays is loud enough that if your not in the room you can hear it and know that your eggs are ready. I use it on a regular basis and I haven't had any problems with it.

---

I can't believe how easy it is to do even 12 hard boiled eggs. And they turn out perfectly. The omelet comes out a little different than I expected, but was tasty and was happy with it. I have only made poached eggs once. I did spray the cups, but it was still a bit difficult getting the eggs out & they broke, but I am sure with practice, they will be fine.