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Question: Did the eggs break when poking a hole?
Document: So i tried another batch, poked them on the top (bottom in my mind) of the egg, put the eggs in with the hole facing down instead of up... And voila!! Perfect eggs in about 9 minutes. And i mean perfect, done to perfection! These eggs are cooked via steam vs. boiling and steamed eggs peel SO MUCH EASIER!! I can peel almost the whole shell off in one piece.
I bought this product to primarily make hard boiled eggs. Upon using the Cuisinart it started to spray hot steam and water all over the place. The water ended up boiling out of the unit and created a small puddle by the electrical cord. The water pan also burned. You should also know that you need to pierce each egg with a pin provided. Some of the egg comes out of this hole, which is not too appealing.
After all it just steams the eggs; technically  you could  poke a hole in the eggs put them in a steamer basket. No need to buy this gadget. But, in a moment of weakness I went ahead and bought the egg cooker. I made my first batch this morning. I followed the directions then put them in ice water for about 20 minutes. Let me to tell you those eggs peeled like a dream!! They were perfectly done with no dark circles around the yolk.
(and I forgot to poke the hole in them before cooking -- I did not end up with a mess)I've not tried the omelette pan or poached egg pan yet, but I imagine those results will be great as well.If you're on the fence about ordering, I highly suggest trying it.
I have read a lot of the reviews and can see there is a lot of confusion about how to pierce the egg.1. Turn cup over. Look carefully. There is a clear pliable rubber tip covering the metal pin. Simply pull off the rubber tip to expose the pin.2. Do not discard rubber tip. Reuse to protect from injury. The metal tip is sharp.3. Use metal pin to pierce egg. A tiny hole is enough, just to let out steam.
I never thought that I would be so excited about an egg cooker, but I am. I have never been able to boil eggs without them breaking apart during the peeling process. The eggs come out perfectly every time as long as you follow the instructions, such as poking whole with the poker that is located underneath the measuring cup.
FYI I use small sized eggs.
We have never had eggs so nicely cooked and the shells almost fall off. Love it and use it all the time
It is extremely awkward to disassemble the pyramid to plunge the hot cooked eggs into cold running water.
I'm so glad I bought this...ten eggs at a time, boiled to perfection and very easy to peel!
Answer: Only if you forget to take the point guard off -- or you press too hard. A small hole through the shell is all that's required. You'll love how nicely the hard-boiled eggs peel! My husband says this is the greatest gadget I have!!