I need a strainer to skim fat off stocks and soups. Will this work?
1889658
This is probably going to be too small to be efficient for that purpose, since this is tiny and you're probably going to be using large stockpots. Ideally you'll want something with a larger diameter, and is also really shallow (that is, less bowl-like and more like a plate) so you don't bump into bone chunks or anything else you have in the soup. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/MIU-France-Stainless-Skimmer-15-Inch/dp/B003QTEO18/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WZW7EXN6EATDMC571G7 These types of strainers are commonly sold in Asian groceries too.
1647600
Yes. But you can lift out the strainer part and set a finer strainer within it. It would have to be a large one though but it would work in a pinch. Hope this helps you.
1411027
I am not sure. My wife says that it probably would work but you can grind it into a fine mesh strainer to make sure. Sorry I can't be more help.
2258076
This strainer is fine enough for quinoa, yes. I would recommend this strainer for sifting dry ingredients rathern than rinsing wet. I use this as a sifter for flour exclusively and can tell you it tends to hold onto some of the flour in a groove around the circumference of the underside of the strainer. This isn't an issue since I don't wash the strainer in between sifting, but if you were to wash it, I wonder if it would be as hard to dry, eventually causing rust? I would recommend a chinois made for straining boullion, which keep the quinoia and let the water through.
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.
1000429
I'm sure it can but the used oil would probably ruin the strainer. I would probably try a cheap mesh strainer and then afterwards a coffee filter. I would definitely NOT use this on used oil. You might have a really difficult time degreasing this expensive piece of equipment afterwards and it's cheaper to buy a gallon of oil than it is to buy one of these!
1087289
The holes are smaller than a normal strainer. I think it would work well as a yogurt strainer.
475934
I think it would, but I agree with other answer, there are more suitable strainers for pasta
1528626
It comes with a strainer and a wire rack. Don't know what to do with the wire rack. The strainer can be used for cooking potatoes along with other food. I also use it upside down as a trivet. Cook a whole chicken on it after browning and you get amazing (but very unhealthy) chicken soup. The chicken can be shredded for enchiladas.
1450641
You can then squeeze through a strainer.... But best to get stainless handy pantry Manuel masticating juicer:)
935373
Rebecca, this metal mesh should work for you. I have used it to mold strainer filters into delicate shapes and they held the shape after several washings.
1023372
It would depend upon the diameter of your pan, but I do not think this would work unless you used a very wide pan and made your soup more shallow.
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.....
2169686
just checked it on wide mouth canning jar and the strainer is larger so it does not rest, would need to be held to use with wide mouth
1861051
The mesh strainer is very fine. It might work if the syrup was warm and thin.
1167786
Absolutely not. You need a true chinois mesh strainer. This is a "china cap" so all of your material will run straight through the strainer.
1539664
I would say yes, with maybe a lid without the straining holes, or with it. I have only used this for spaghetti so far. It also depends on how high the simmer is on your stove. This new stove we have cooks higher on simmer. I liked the last stove with the lower simmer, therefore I maybe could use the pot with the straining holes as a stock pot. Try it and see how it works. I just purchased this a short time ago. Hope it works for you!