SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc. Egg Timer.
by SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc.
Our Price: $6.95
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc.Brand: SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc.
Model: 12ET1
Product features:
- Timer Type: Thermostat Control
- Material: Lucite
- Origin: USA
- Cleaning & Care: Handwashing Recommended
- Warranty: 1-yr Against Defects
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc. Egg Timer.
Customer Review: Well worth $7 if you frequently make hardboiled eggs..
Summary: 4 Stars
I was a little skeptical when I bought this timer but I do eat a lot of hardboiled egg whites, and figured it was worth a few bucks to see if it worked.
I will preface by saying that I live less than 100 feet above sea level. I read the reviews about people at 6500 feet having problems, frankly I'm not surprised. While this might compensate from sea level to a few thousand feet, a mile and beyond you really can't expect miracles from something that's, in the end, a $7 piece of plastic.
The main problem I faced was variable cooking times when I was making between 2 or 8 eggs. Also, there's a sweet spot when they're done and you can peel them right away under cold water and the shells stick to the membrane and slip right off in two big chunks, no fuss no muss. I can shell 8 eggs in less than 90 seconds with no loss of egg white when I'm in the sweet spot, and it's frustrating when I would miss it.
So, when I got this thing, I was hoping for the best but expecting only moderate improvement over previous timing attempts.
I was really impressed. It took a few trys to get it "right." By right, I mean where I wanted it. I think a lot of people forget that even when you take the eggs off the flame, there's heat inside the egg and they continue to cook (carry over cooking). So you need to allow for that a bit. If you are only into the eggwhite portion like I am, it makes it even easier because if the yolk is a little runny or a little overdone, it's not a big deal, it's going in the bin.
After 4 or 5 runs though, I have it perfect. I know exactly when to take them off and get them into ice water and begin shelling. I've never had any issue with plastic, fiberglass, epoxy or resin flavors, smells, smoke, etc. I think many of the issues other reviewers are having is that they are using a high flame rolling boil. Friends, water boiling is 212 degrees F. Making it boil harder doesn't make the temperature go up, and it doesn't decrease cooking time. A nice gentle simmer is all you need to cook your eggs. That should reduce the conductive heat on the bottom of your pan, which should elimiate the problem of your plastic egg timer melting and burning. Also, put plenty of water into the pan. Cover the eggs by at least an inch, preferably more. User a much bigger pot than you think you need. Reason being, all that water has "inertia," and once it's hot will maintain that heat more steadily throughout the cooking process. It's like a thick cast iron skillet vs a thin cheap steel pan.
If you're a body builder or athlete who wants to get lots of egg white protein, this little gadget is worth the money. It takes up minimal room, requires minimal clean up. Typically I don't like to buy kitchen items that only have a single purpose or use, but this little guy is worth it!
A note on the inclusion of vinegar to prevent cracking and/or prevent leaking in the event of cracking. I've tried this before, and don't feel the need to do it. Here's my process. Empty pot. Put in timer and eggs, flat on the bottom. Fill with water, at least 1 inch coverage. On stove, medium-high heat to steady simmer, bubbles no bigger than fish eyes. Reduce heat to medium if it starts to run away (cook tops and altitudes vary). Following this method, you shouldn't have any cracking or leaking eggs. The vinegar inclusion idea is really more applicable when making poached eggs, where there is no shell, and you want to keep the liquid egg contents in a small bundle, as opposed to dispersing throughout your simmering water, in which case it really does work.
Description of SCI/Scandicrafts, Inc. Egg Timer.
Accurately calculate the cooking times for eggs, from soft- to hard-boiled, with this easy-to-use Egg Timer. Simply place it in water with eggs. As they cook, watch the timer change color until the eggs reach the desired state..Timers
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