can you drain fat from grown beef
201423
It might work.... if you can keep the strainer warm. Grease seems to harden while draining. Pressing the meat with a spoon, I'm going to try that.....
201424
I strain my ground meat in it and use a wooden spoon to press it a bit. This is a great item!
201425
Was that a typo? - "grown beef"? Browned beef should be fine as the holes are no larger than 3/32" and the edges of the holes are very smooth (no edges). I hope that helps.
2126638
No I have never used it to cook ground beef. Not sure what outcome you are looking for but the masher's holes are relatively small in diameter - so if you want to squash the fats out of the meat it would probably work ok.
306008
Yes, you can add some sauce to the meat and it will keep the meat moist too.
396195
I personally have not had a problem with your issue, however be aware that your meats and or fats should be as close to slightly frozen as possible if not everything will be mushy!
2000354
would work fine for that but would have to be a very small amount of meat. the container is only about 6 inches across. this is more for after you have already removed the meat from a pan and then straining the grease into the jar for later use. This is why it refers to bacon more than any other because that is a grease you might save and cook with compared to beef.
137994
I don't see why you couldn't but do not buy this item. This is a complete waste of money. There is no adjustment at all on it for varying thicknesses of meat and just shreds up and tears the meat and ruins it. Don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!
1830125
Yes!!! slice meat at least one pound (I used London Broil) 1/4 inch thick or thinner (no much) place in plactic bag with seasoning shake to distribute on all or most of the meat. let it set in refrigerator 24 - 48 hours. Place strips of beef in dehydrator. 160 deg is best. cook for 8-10 hours. Whah-la...Munchie time...
1014280
Using it in cooked food would destroy most of the nutrients. You're better off using it instead of ground beef.
983621
Yes-- it works very well. Some fat will go into the spout which you'll want to pour off, the rest will float to the top in the container. What works best is to chill it and spoon out the fat but if you want to eat immediately, pour out the soup and keep the fat in the gravy separator.
1927138
Yes you can, and the drain incorporated in the pan is great for draining the excess oil.
549463
it's not spring loaded - you have to set the thickness of the patty beforehand, then make sure you measure the ground beef. After you get it set this works great. Also note that you have to use the wax paper squares on the top and bottom, else the meat gets pressed in between the top disk and the side.
1238716
yes, I think you can. I have seen many recipes with meats 3-4lbs for the demi. What doesn't fit, cut in half. Cutting meats has not been a problem, since you will probably cut into slices before serving.
595503
You can, but there is no lip so grease would just run off the sides. I use cast iron skillets on my grill for meat.
2071146
it would be ok but do not use a lot or marinate for a long time - the meat will become mushy
1852866
Yes. You can do any meat on it. Prepackaged, bulk, everything. I have thawed thick steaks, to thin, premade hamburger patties. No problem.
1580486
You do not want to over fill-2/3 full only. Yes-you want the meat to brown but not to boil or fry before closing the lid to add flavor. Most cookers show a line to not over fill. If you add any flavoring to marinate I would suggest you pat the meat dry before putting in your cooker. The cooker will take a piece of less quality and steam to make tender and uses steam. Do not shake your cooker after you close the lid. You will want to time the meat also. Do not put your face over the lid when you open because the steam can be quiet hot. The user manual is a must read and this advice is not from a professional :) just trying to help and hope you enjoy a new adventure in cooking. I purchased mine for canning more than cooking of non acid foods-and Im not qualified to give much knowledge on meats. What is wonderful is that your meat should be extremely tender and have many more nutrients making it easier to use less expensive cuts. What i can voutch for is the quality of this canner-and being a person who is not part of the throw away society and like things built well enough to pass down and not purchase every few years-this canner/cooker is very impressive in quality.
422445
No, I don't think so. You could potentially try holding the steak in place across adjacent skewers, but that will not give very even cooking and the juices would run out.