Best Fish Poachers

Updated October 2020
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Best of the Best
Norpro Stainless Steel Fish Poacher
Norpro
Stainless Steel Fish Poacher
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Cook fish, lasagna, and even beef tenderloin in this stainless steel fish poacher from Norpro.

Pros

Measures 18 inches long. Stainless steel construction. Polished finish. Includes lid and perforated rack insert. Can be used for cakes, lasagnas, and other things besides fish. Lightweight.

Cons

Not dishwasher-safe.

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Cestari Kitchen Easy Pod
Cestari Kitchen
Easy Pod
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When it comes to convenience, you can't beat this microwave Easy Pod.

Pros

Place fish in the silicone pod with a few tablespoons of broth, juice, or wine, and bake or microwave until done. Remove the fish, and thicken the juices right in the pod for a flavorful sauce. Made of food-grade silicone. Unfolds into a serving bowl for easy cleanup. Collapsible and rolls up for storage.

Cons

Some items stick to the silicone.

RSVP International RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fish Poacher, 18-inch
RSVP International
RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fish Poacher, 18-inch
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This poacher can be used on the oven or the stovetop. Best of all, it's dishwasher safe.

Pros

Stainless steel with polished finish. Removable inner rack with long handles for easy removal. Use in the oven or across two burners on the stove top. The removable inner rack's long handles make for easy removal. Dishwasher safe.

Cons

Handles are not riveted, so be sure to check them before use.

Cook Pro 23 lb 4pc Stainless High Dome Roaster and Fish Poacher
Cook Pro
23 lb 4pc Stainless High Dome Roaster and Fish Poacher
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Use this versatile pan to poach your favorite flounder and roast a filet.

Pros

Stainless steel high dome roaster with roasting rack and steaming rack. Riveted stainless steel handles. Well-built. Even heat distribution. High sides, so liquid won't spill.

Cons

Seems smaller than expected.

Kuprum Hand Hammered Copper Fish Poacher with Lid, Fits Multiple Fish, 15.8"
Kuprum
Hand Hammered Copper Fish Poacher with Lid, Fits Multiple Fish, 15.8"
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This stunning poacher is perfect for the serious fish aficionado.

Pros

Handmade poacher. Encapsulated base for even heat distribution made with solid copper and nonreactive tin linings. Tin lining for safe poaching and effortless cleaning. Wide oval body lets you cook many fish at the same time and remove them easily. Ideal for cooktops. Use wood or plastic utensils to avoid scratching. Heat resistant to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cons

Copper naturally gains a dark finish over time. It does not affect performance, but you can occasionally use a non-abrasive cleaner to keep the poacher looking new.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

52 Models Considered
24 Hours Researched
3 Experts Interviewed
60 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Poaching fish is one of the healthiest ways to cook it and keep it moist. A dedicated fish poacher is the perfect way to do this. These pans – usually constructed of stainless steel or some other metal – are long enough to hold a whole fish in the oven or on the stove. When shopping for one, find a model that has a lid and some form of rack with handles so the fish will sit above the boiling water. If you have a large family, a larger size poacher will be able to cook more fish at a time. Dishwasher safe poachers are easier to clean, and some are versatile enough to be used for other foods like lasagna.

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Norpro

Stainless Steel Fish Poacher

Norpro

Stainless Steel Fish Poacher

Cook fish, lasagna, and even beef tenderloin in this stainless steel fish poacher from Norpro.
$36
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Cestari Kitchen

Easy Pod

Cestari Kitchen

Easy Pod

When it comes to convenience, you can't beat this microwave Easy Pod.

$14
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RSVP International

RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fish Poacher, 18-inch

RSVP International

RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fish Poacher, 18-inch

This poacher can be used on the oven or the stovetop. Best of all, it's dishwasher safe.

$40
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Cook Pro

23 lb 4pc Stainless High Dome Roaster and Fish Poacher

Cook Pro

23 lb 4pc Stainless High Dome Roaster and Fish Poacher

Use this versatile pan to poach your favorite flounder and roast a filet.

$89
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Kuprum

Hand Hammered Copper Fish Poacher with Lid, Fits Multiple Fish, 15.8"

Kuprum

Hand Hammered Copper Fish Poacher with Lid, Fits Multiple Fish, 15.8"

This stunning poacher is perfect for the serious fish aficionado.
$249

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Stainless Steel Fish Poacher
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RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fish Poacher, 18-inch
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23 lb 4pc Stainless High Dome Roaster and Fish Poacher
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Hand Hammered Copper Fish Poacher with Lid, Fits Multiple Fish, 15.8"
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