Thursday, January 7, 2010

Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?

I want to purchase a reasonable draining utensil? What stores carry this item.Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?
Not sure I understand your question: are you looking for a container (by definition would store the cooking oil as well as ';drain'; or, rather, ';strain'; it) or just a strainer. If you're just looking for something to strain off crumbs, any grocery, big box (Walmart, Target, Kmart, etc.), or kitchen supply store will sell one - it's called a ';sieve'; (pronounced SEEV). Look for fully stainless steel, as it will not rust (or at least be less likely to rust, as the grade of stainless they usually use is pretty poor) and will last much longer. They sell all different sizes and make them with or without handles (unless it fits perfectly over your storage container, go with a hand-held one, as it's less messy to deal with).





If you want something that will strain out sediment as well, your best best is a restaurant supply store - your local one can be found in your yellow pages. (In this case, you would be looking for what's called a ';fine mesh sieve';.)Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?
Do you mean...to re-use it?


I just put it back in the original bottle, once it's cold, of course, using a funnel with some cheesecloth.


Follow the guidelines on the links below for safety.



Don't try to get a fancy container. Get a moderately priced colander (strainer) from your near by Target. It's cheap and reliable.
Good old Walmart has a number of choices , cheap too .
My mom has one. I think it's called a collander. :-|

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