What Is The UK’s Best Fish Poacher?
In this guide we’ll look at the best fish poachers.
We’ve compared material, dimensions, capacity and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Fish Poacher Reviews
Fish Poacher Buyer’s Guide
Cooking fish without the right equipment can be tricky. A fish poacher is a versatile kitchen tool, that makes it easy to throw together healthy dinners. You’ll be treated to a perfectly tender, moist and delicious piece of fish: whether it’s a midweek, family dinner, or a dinner party on a Friday night.
Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best fish poachers? Check out this buyer’s guide.
Material
A good quality fish poacher is essential. Most poachers come in various metals, with the most popular options stainless steel, aluminium and copper. Stainless steel is the easiest to use and generally dishwasher safe.
Plastic poachers, that can be used in the microwave, are another good option. These lack the large capacity of metal poachers, but they are easy to store if you lack kitchen space. Plastic poachers can usually be cleaned in the dishwasher, but they might be less durable than metal poachers.
Dimensions
While the capacity of your poacher will determine how much fish you can cook at once, the dimensions are also worth considering. A poacher that’s too large for your oven, hob or cupboard will be useless.
Capacity
It’s vital to check the capacity of the poacher. If you like to cook a lot of fish at once, a larger poacher is important. Most standard metal poachers have a capacity of around 7L, but smaller poachers are available.
Fish Poacher FAQ
How to use a fish poacher?
Poaching is an easy and reliable way to make the most of a piece of fish. The traditional choice for poaching liquid is a simple broth made up of peppercorns, herbs, onions, and white wine. There’s a huge range of recipes online to help you make the perfect poaching broth.
Clean and scale the fish, then season it on both sides. Lay your fish onto the tray and put it into the poacher. Cover the fish with the broth (this should be at room temperature) and bring it to a simmer across two burners or in a preheated oven. Simmer it for around 10 minutes per inch of thickness.