Properly poaching an egg can be an incredibly tricky thing to do properly, however, which is why many turn to using an egg poacher to make things easier; it’s still tricky, though!

Best for fluffy eggs – Chef’n Yolkster egg poacher: £11.95, Amazon.co.uk Best multi-use pan – Lakeland induction-safe 20cm egg poaching pan: £29.99, Lakeland.co.uk ...

If the ladle method doesn't work for you, don't despair. There are still plenty of ways to keep your poached eggs intact. The easiest involves buying an egg poacher, like the Avacraft model.

Most insert-only egg poachers can cost anywhere from $10-$20, while sets that include egg poacher inserts and a matching pan typically cost $20-$30 for a small two-ish egg poaching set, $30-$40 ...

When it comes to egg poacher pans, size matters. If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.

Once the egg whites appear set, reduce the heat to a bare simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Lift out of the water with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a clean J-cloth or sturdy kitchen paper.

When it comes to egg poacher pans, size matters. If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.

When it comes to egg poacher pans, size matters. If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.

When it comes to egg poacher pans, size matters. If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.