Will this strainer work for making my own chicken stock? I typically use a triple-folded cheesecloth but that's a pain.
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My guess is you could. The mesh is very fine, would catch any chicken bone easily I would think... I use ours to strain very fine items, like quinoa.
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Type in the following words using the ALL Search: Cone Filters, 50 Per Box, 50/CAI would think this would be better, using paper filters, typically used in restaurants. The Winco Strainer will still let in sediment. Maybe you could just use a single layer of cheesecloth. Hope this helps.
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The holes are a few millimeters by a few millimeters. dry short grain rice doesn't fall through, but that's probably close to the particle size limit. I'm not sure of the particle size of stock contents.If you are focused on rigidity, this strainer can handle it. This thing is very sturdy.
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Type in the following words using the ALL Search: Cone Filters, 50 Per Box, 50/CA I would think this would be better, using paper filters, typically used in restaurants. The Winco Strainer will still let in sediment. Maybe you could just use a single layer of cheesecloth. Hope this helps.
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I am sure you can use it for anything to want to strain. So far I have just used it for yogurt. I like it better than my old cheese cloth. Hope this helps to answer your question.
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It would be perfect for that, yes. The only issue you might find is that it is small. I use it to strain my kefir grains or the yuck out of the bottom of my kombucha brewer, but when I want to strain the whey from kefir to make kefir cheese, I use the Kefir Cheese Making Strainer by Alpha Health Products. Also, of course, good old cheesecloth will work.
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This was my question too, as I was looking for an insert/colander that would fit the stock-pot I have. Why buy another complete set if this strainer/steamer basket would serve the same purpose? I've found that this works just fine for cooking pasta and then draining it. You just need to use a potholder to grab the handle. I was tired of pouring cooked pasta into a separate colander placed inside the sink. I haven't tried using it to cook extremely thin spaghetti, but I prefer thicker pastas, especially bucatini.
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I've used mine with all sizes of pots. I love it! I've just about given up using my other strainers. I wouldn't say there is really a minimum. I think it would work just fine with an 8 or 9 inch pot. It is definitely designed for two handled pots but can be used with standard saucepans as well as long as you pour slowly (since in that case you can only hold it down with one hand). It measures about 10 inches between handle grips so I would assume the picture is using a 10 inch pot.
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Not much of a chicken strangler myself, but yes, I would say so. It's quite broad, so provided that your chicken doesn't attempt to stand up in the pot, I'm reasonably confident that it would work fine, with plenty of veggies. (I am assuming that you're talking about the 8 quart pot.)
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Tumeric powder seems like it would be a bit too fine to use with this strainer. Maybe try a Superbag?
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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.....
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I just went into kitchen and sifted flour through the small strainer, but I rinsed it out before trying anything else. It worked very well, the rest of the strainers are bigger so they could be used for anything.
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It might be a tight squeeze. I really bought it for the depth for small lasagnas, etc. For whole chickens I would use a larger vessel to let air circulate around it (& possible add veggies). Hope this helps
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Hmmm... it's fine but not sure if it's THAT fine. I strain herbs for medicinal tinctures but I still use cheesecloth with it. I love it!
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Yes. I bought the strainer set to use for straining kefir grains. Sacrificing 3T of red quinoa, I tested the question using the medium and large strainers as the small clearly would hold the grains. The medium and large strainers also held the small grains while being rinsed. The strainers are very slightly graded in size. Glad to help.
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Darien answered correctly - this is the best strainer ever!! As a matter of fact, I need to purchase a couple more for the future - just in case it becomes no longer available!
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I've never sprouted beans using cheesecloth but I think you will be pleased with the cheesecloth for the task and you won't need to double up, a single layer will do the job nicely. I just noticed that there seems to be a consensus here. Yup, a single layer will do the job and you'll find other uses for this "luxury" cheesecloth.
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From what I've read it is advised not to use a metal strainer but I have a couple of times and it didn't seem to do them any harm. I tried lining a metal strainer with cheesecloth but found I couldn't get all the grains out of the cheesecloth so I picked up a plastic strainer at Goodwill or Salvation Army. Then my grains started multiplying like crazy and it would have been fine if a few didn't make it back in. What I also bought at a thrift shop was a 2-3 gallon glass container with a spigot so I didn't have to pour and strain each and every time. Made the whole process much easier and simpler. Oh, and it took a few weeks (6-8 or more) to start getting a really good fizz so stick with it. Good luck! From what I've read it is advised not to use a metal strainer but I have a couple of times and it didn't seem to do them any harm. I tried lining a metal strainer with cheesecloth but found I couldn't get all the grains out of the cheesecloth so I picked up a plastic strainer at Goodwill or Salvation Army. Then my grains started multiplying like crazy and it would have been fine if a few didn't make it back in. What I also bought at a thrift shop was a 2-3 gallon glass container with a spigot so I didn't have to pour and strain each and every time. Made the whole process much easier and... » Read More From what I've read it is advised not to use a metal strainer but I have a couple of times and it didn't seem to do them any harm. I tried lining a metal strainer with cheesecloth but found I couldn't get all the grains out of the cheesecloth so I picked up a plastic strainer at Goodwill or Salvation Army. Then my grains started multiplying like crazy and it would have been fine if a few didn't make it back in. What I also bought at a thrift shop was a 2-3 gallon glass container with a spigot so I didn't have to pour and strain each and every time. Made the whole process much easier and simpler. Oh, and it took a few weeks (6-8 or more) to start getting a really good fizz so stick with it. Good luck! « Show Less
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It's pretty small and the mesh is tight but the largest strainer could work depending on how much spaghetti you are draining. I would not try to use it for anything more than a couple of cups of pasta. I use mine for straining kefir.
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Yes. The size of the mesh gets smaller in each strainer. I poured quinoa in the biggest first and nothing came through the sieve except chaff and dust, so you should be good with any of these.