Ring around my Eggies!
I had tried to make round poached eggs using the rings from my canning jars, but the eggs ran out under the rims and stuck to the pan making a royal mess. So I researched egg rings online, hoping to find ones not made in China.These "crumpet rings" durable non stick rings come in sets of 4-6 and are nonstick to boot.Best part- they are made in the UK! While I haven't made crumpets in them, I have made poached eggs for breakfast sandwiches several times already with great results.As you can see from the photos, they come neatly packaged with ideas how to use them. I tried them in both stainless steel and cast iron pans. I prefer my cast iron pans as they are non-stick by nature and the butter I put in before the egg added an extra non-stick coat. After cracking each egg and breaking the yolks (we aren't runny yolk folks) I just added a coffee mug full of water around, turned on the heat and covered- and it took about 5 minutes for well set eggs. I used a silicone coated tongs to remove- the eggs just pop out!- as to not scratch them, and a small slotted flat turner to remove the cooked eggs from the pan.I also love that the are non-stick and are easy to clean up with soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge.Pros:Easy to use- did not have to grease the ring prior to use.Durable and smooth, rolled edges make them look elegant.Well worth the cost (not cheaply made, and should last a lifetime)Great packaging- would be a perfect gift for the cook in your lifeFast delivery!Large size holds large eggs that would fit an English muffin or breakfast sausage pattyCons:The only con was the box didn't include any recipes or instructions. You do want to make sure when you put them in your pan you get them to the flat inner surface. My stainless steel pan has a curved side and if the ring is too close to the edge it showed light underneath which would allow the egg to bleed out into the water.