OXO Good Grips Fat Separator - 500 ml

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There are three primary materials used for fat separators–plastic, stainless steel, or glass. Each has their pros and cons. Glass is sturdy and beautiful, but breakable. Plastic is durable and affordable, but plastic comes in many forms and each has different strengths and weaknesses. Stainless steel is long-lasting and nearly unbreakable, but can be heavy and prone to rust. Fat separators are designed to do the hard work for you, but it's essential to choose a fat separator made from quality material that is easy to use and clean. Most fat separators are made of plastic, but some are made of glass or stainless steel, which some cooks may prefer for their durability and high heat tolerance. We considered fat separators that feature a pour spout and stopper that keeps the fat from traveling upward as well as those that offer a bottom-release feature that drains your liquid at the push of a button. We found the OXO Good Grips 4-Cup Fat Separator to be the best overall. This easy-to-use bottom-draining fat separator has a convenient pour spout and is dishwasher-safe. The plastic measuring cup style fat separator includes measurement markings in ounces and milliliters so you can see how much liquid you have remaining after the fat is removed. The OXO Good Grips Fat Separator is easy to clean, and all parts are dishwasher safe.

Again, before you pour any drippings, make sure that the strainer lid is on top of the jug. This will keep your juices liquid only. A delicious gravy is an essential part of any Sunday lunch, and the OXO Good Grips Fat Separator Jug lets you make the most of all those rich roasting pan juices, separating off the fat to make it much healthier and tastier. A fat separatorwill have a high wall facing the spout. This stops any fat from pouring over the top. There are a few different styles of fat separators. A classic version is a simple skimming spoon that collects fat as you run it over the top of the gravy. Modern models have a few different styles as well. The bottom-spout or pitcher fat separator looks a bit like a teapot and pours like one too, though the spout is attached lower to the container. There are also bottom-drain fat separators, which use a button to lift a plug at the bottom of the container to serve the gravy, sauce, or juices inside. When you’re ready to pour, remove the strainer lid. If you leave it in, it may fall out during the pour. Also, any bits of meat or seasoning caught in the strainer will end up tipping into your bowl or pan.A silicone plug keeps the drain sealed and leak-free. Owners of this model praise it for being comfortable and easy to use: simply wait for the fat to separate and then squeeze the trigger built into the handle of the cup to drain your cooking liquid away from the fat. The handle has a soft, non-slip coating to help you grip and prevent dropping if your hands happen to be a little greasy from carving a turkey or roast. Once you’ve filled your jug you need to wait a little while for the fat and juices to separate. As we mentioned earlier, the fat is lighter than the juices so it rises to the top. OXO Good Grips designs some of the most innovative, easy-to-use, and ergonomic kitchen gadgets on the market so it's no surprise this fat separator takes our top spot. This fat separator has a drain built into the bottom of the cup so you don't have to worry about fat and liquid mixing together like with models that have to be tilted to pour. Mixing can sometimes happen with spout separators because tilting the jug can agitate the juices and fats and recombine them. The first kind of separator we will take a look at is a spout separator. Before you think about pouring any drippings into the jug, you need to make sure that the spout is plugged.

Succulent meat, crispy yet fluffy roasties, yummy veggies and, most importantly, sumptuous gravy… nothing is more mouth-watering than a great roast dinner, so make sure your gravy doesn’t let you down with the fantastic OXO Good Grips Fat Separator Cup. You need to keep a careful eye on how low the fat level is getting. It is liable to fall out of the hole if you’re not watching it. What to Look for in a Fat Separator

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Cooking is as much an art as it is science. Fat doesn’t mix well with oils and juices. Over time, fat will naturally rise to the top of your gravy, leaving the tasty juices at the bottom. While you can certainly skim the fat off the top, it’s a tedious method. Fat separators do all the hard work for you. Once the two have separated, simply pour from the bottom spout (or release the bottom plug) and you’ll serve delicious gravy while the fat stays at the top. Ideal for making healthier, tastier gravies, soups and sauces, this cleverly designed jug makes it easier to separate out the best cooking juices from the fat. Simply pop in the stopper in the spout, then pour your hot pan juices into the heat-resistant jug through the removable strainer lid – the strainer catches unwanted bits, so if you’ve added a bay leaf, stalks of rosemary or cloves of garlic to add extra flavour, you won’t have to fiddle around with fishing them out, while the stopper makes sure no fat gets poured into the jug through the spout. The basic premise of these separators is the same as spouted separators. You pour the drippings, wait for the fat to rise, and pour from the bottom section of the jug. However, separators with bottom openingsare not poured. Once the lid is removed, you can unstopper the spout. As you pull the plug out, you’ll notice that the juice travels partway up the spout. This is nothing to worry about.

The OXO Good Grips Good Gravy 4-Cup Fat Separator is, by far, our favorite fat separator on this list. By design, bottom-draining separators make it almost impossible to pass a lot of fatty-liquid through their valves because the fat floats on the top. Some of them have temperamental levers, but the trigger on this model is super easy to control. As you depress the trigger on the comfortable handle, it opens the silicone-lined hole in the bottom, allowing as much or as little liquid to pass as you'd like. That helps significantly in minimizing splashing, creating less mess than other models. Available in 2- and 4-cup sizes, this spouted, bottom-draining fat separator makes it easy and convenient to separate the liquid you'd like to keep from the fat. Simply place the strainer on top of the cup, put the silicone stopper in the spout, pour the liquid you'd like to separate into the strainer and wait for the fat to rise to the top. A raised shield on the the strainer eliminates splashes to minimize cleanup. Firstly, the spout originates from the lower portion of the jug instead of the top. This is because the fat rises to the top of the jug as it’s lighter than the juices. Modelled on our original fat separating jug, which was hugely popular with loads of health-conscious cooks, this version of our Gravy Skimmer Jug is made from robust Tritan, which can resist a higher heat than the previous model. And we’ve listened to the other customer concern too, and added a strainer lid to stop lumps getting into your gravy and keep the spout flowing freely. As with a spouted separator, you need to make sure that the strainer lid is in place before you pour any drippings into the jug. You also need to make sure that the plug in the bottom of the jug is firmly in place.Whilst we make every effort to ensure our items are competitively priced there may be occasions where a competitor might be cheaper and we as a small family business want to make every effort to provide you with a positive shopping experience which is why if we can we will try our best to match their price. Potters Cookshop is not liable for lost, damaged or stolen parcels if a 'safe space' is specified without a signature being obtained. By stating a safe place customers are therefore taking responsibility prior to receipt. For the most part, the length of time it takes for fat to separate will depend on what you’re separating it from. Since different sauces and gravies will have varying levels of viscosity, it can take a longer or shorter amount of time. A good measure of thumb is to wait at least ten minutes for things to settle. Since most fat separators are clear, you’ll be able to look at the contents and determine for yourself if things are nicely separated or not. With a large, 1 litre capacity, and markings on the side, this smart jug has an easy-grip handle and is dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean up when you’re finished. The removable strainer lid even has a convenient little holder to keep the stopper safe when it’s not in use. The design is similar to other spout-style fat separators but with a slim, graceful spout and loop handle that makes it look modern and elegant. It has measurements in both US and metric, making it easy to know how much gravy you have. A stainless steel strainer filters out the large bits, and there is a finer strainer included to remove fine bits and sediment, so there’s no need for a second strainer.