Last Updated on May 14, 2025 by nice2buy
Behold the PoachPod – a small green silicone cup that floats in your pan and promises to revolutionize the way you poach eggs. Because clearly, cracking an egg into a simmering pot of water was a task so daunting, so emotionally devastating, that someone decided to engineer a soft-boiled flotation device to save us from the horror.
Let’s be clear: poaching an egg isn’t that hard. It’s an egg. In water. For three minutes. Maybe you stir the water first like you’re casting a culinary spell, maybe you don’t. Either way, the egg gets cooked.
But with the PoachPod? You now get to boil water, carefully float your tiny green UFOs, and then wait while your eggs gently steam in silicone buckets like lazy tourists in a spa.
The silicone is non-stick, which is great — unless your egg decides to get clingy. In that case, good luck prying it out without a spoon, a prayer, and the patience of a saint. You’re also advised to lightly oil the cups, which kind of defeats the purpose of the “non-stick” part. But never mind — it looks like progress.
Now, it’s worth saying that the PoachPods are:
- BPA-free
- Microwave and dishwasher safe
- Heat-resistant up to 675°F (because clearly we’re planning to poach eggs inside a volcano)
They’re soft, squishy, and yes, weirdly satisfying to handle. Like if stress balls decided to get into the brunch business.
But here’s the truth: after all the boiling, floating, nudging, oiling, and scooping, your egg ends up shaped like a half-deflated jellyfish. It’s cooked, yes. But it’s not poached — it’s steamed in a silicone womb.
Final verdict:
- Convenient? If you’re afraid of water, yes.
- Easier than traditional poaching? Only if you’re also baffled by toasters.
- Worth it? If you’re more interested in gadgetry than actual eggs.
- Best use? Impressing brunch guests who’ve never seen a kitchen before.
PoachPod: For people who want their breakfast to feel like a tech demo.
