Sandwich Toaster

[nigelmercier]

I was musing over taking our electric sandwich toaster to the boat, but thinking the only time we need it is when at sea. I then invented a product in my mind, only to have my dreams of fortune dashed, as an exact item exists.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MDKGYT6

 

[adwuk]

Look for a Diablo - excellent thing. My particular favourite is an egg sandwich, with coffee, after an early start.

 

[nigelmercier]

I saw the Diabolo, but my bread isn't round, and the crusts are the best bit

Just found it a quid cheaper on eBay http://r.ebay.com/YZ0ecL

 

[Poignard]

Looks good but would it work on an Origo?

 

[Poignard]

Look for a Diablo - excellent thing. My particular favourite is an egg sandwich, with coffee, after an early start.

How do you make an egg sandwich in one of those things?

 

[adwuk]

I saw the Diabolo, but my bread isn't round, and the crusts are the best bit

Use the crusts and the offcuts to make another one! You don't need whole slices.
Making an egg sandwich - just crack your egg into it, close it up and cook. This isn't masterchef

 

[Poignard]

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Making an egg sandwich - just crack your egg into it, close it up and cook. This isn't masterchef

Well I'll take your word for it but I would have thought the egg yoke would run out of it when you closed it. :disgust:

 

[adwuk]

You'd have thought... but it doesn't. Sometimes some of the egg white escapes, but that is less of a problem.

 

[idomeneus5]

Known here as a "jaffle iron" primarily designed for use over hot coals, hence the longer handles, but have used successfully over gas and origo stoves,.I always find it easier to fry the egg first, in one half of the iron, then put slice of bread over egg, close iron, turn over, open, add the other goodies and the the final slice

 

[Robin]

Look for a Diablo - excellent thing. My particular favourite is an egg sandwich, with coffee, after an early start.

We have one at home another on the boat, works on electric stove at home and the propane gas stove or BBQ grill on the boat. Problem here is USA bread slices are not big enough ( akin to a UK small loaf in L xW), finally found 'sandwich thins' which are round and just about fit right. cheese ham 'n egg is good as is a baked bean one. I tried one with a chilli filling that was ok but the chili was from a tin.

We had one years ago in England IIRC called a 'tasty toasty' but the Diablo version is fully non stick and therefore the bread doesn't have to be buttered on the outside contact faces although it does make for a nicer taste in some cases and a crisper outside.

 

[Robin]

Well I'll take your word for it but I would have thought the egg yoke would run out of it when you closed it. :disgust:

It squishes the bread edges to join them any excess is best trimmed off with a knife before putting on the heat source.

Sad Old git here also has a microwave egg poacher that we can also use on board ( we have microwave and 2KW inverter), does two eggs nicely in just 60 seconds, I like poached egg sarnies too., If you prick the yokes first you don't get the exploding ones as the bimbo in the video did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yZOJW8ph8U

 

[grumpy_o_g]

So last year - what you need is one of these...

 

[slipknot]

I went for the sandwich toaster. Thanks nigelmercier