I make herb infused oils in crock pot. Can I use this to strain ALL OIL out of the herbs??
2061023
If u haven't bought it don't, its a waste of money. I bought it to juice with and I feel like u throw all the good stuff out. I don't think it will extract the oils from your herbs, it will just chop them up
1123913
I would assume so. I haven't used esential oils in this way. I make my own "poo-pouri". I do know that it would have to be used sparingly, because full-strength would stain your hands and clothing. I put a few drops on a washcloth and it stained it yellowish-brown. Good luck!
624378
i only use this for chopping nuts, garlic, onion, peppers, etc. however, if you need to chop food containing oil, simply pour the entire chopped food into a strainer (place a bowl underneath the strainer should you need to use the oil for other purposes...)
911797
I use mine for straining butter and oil from my magic butter machine. It worked great !! I didn't wash it first though.
766895
You'd need to take out the element & baskets, then the entire container that holds the oil can be lifted out so that you could drain the used oil. Hope this helped! :)
1209090
The crock is glazed inside and out, so I don't see why you couldn't use it to make sauerkraut. I wouldn't hesitate to use it as I do any of my other kitchen crocks.
1087313
yes, sparingly at first, work your way up to the desired effect. traditionally essential oils shouldnt be heated from their essence. hence using a diffuser
738525
I bought an inexpensive strainer and pour the oil out into a mixing bowl and back through the strainer into the frying pot. The oil stays quite clean that way. It's only the debris that leaves it dirty.
2210466
Don't be fooled by the picture..you get tiny little bags of several herbs. They are all herbs you can use in making salves and ointments and in ritual use. I wouldn't recommend cooking with them.
632816
Grinds it dry in a KRUPS GX4100 Electric Spice Herbs Grinder. Mix water and dry and now powder alpiste in pitcher. Soak for a while. Then strain liquid very fine and well. Careful it might make you frisky. ;)
304003
Ideally you want to use the entire plant, root and all when infusing the oil
1865706
I wouldn't. Being unprocessed and cold pressed means this a lot more powerful... I'd try a medical grade Castor oil for that purpose, you can pick it up at your local drug store.
1662951
I have not tried that, but I don't recommend it. It likely would make the roaster unstable and could fall over in the oven. You could put herbs in the cavity and use cooking spray to hold them in place.
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.....
280388
I don't know. I have never used it in a crock pot. I've only used it in a roasting pan in order to keep a roast from laying in the drippings. I don't know what use it would be in a crock pot - even if it were the right size to hold the rack.
1505003
I have never made infusion water. However, I would think so. You can use dried leaves for infusing oils. I would study it on line a bit though.
1361208
Yes!! Just keep in mind the whole things is not the size of a regular crock pot this is a mini crock pot. It's small!