I hate hand washing things that get very greasy, and obviously, your fat separator is going to get greasy. :-) Compared to the classic fat separator (the kind with a spout coming off the bottom of the container), I did have some concern that there would be a mess at the bottom of the container after draining and the shutting.
106K views 10 years ago. Cut the fat with the OXO GOOD GRIPS Fat Separator with its own strainer and stopper. Pour your gravy into the Separator and watch the fat rise to the top while Catamount 4-Cup Fat Separator. This tiny-handled watering-can-style pitcher was awkward to use, featuring a narrow, low-riding pour spout that was impossible to clean and spilled more fatty liquid than it decanted. A mesh strainer withheld all aromatics but was the tiniest in our lineup, making it hard to pour into.The HIC Kitchen Gravy Strainer and Fat Separator is a must-have tool for any home cook. Made from heat-safe borosilicate glass and 18/8 stainless steel, this strainer is perfect for separating fat, seasoning, and lumps from your sauces and gravies. With a 4-cup (32-ounce) capacity, it is ideal for large batches.
Using the hydraulic ejection mechanism, the separator opens at the outermost part of the centrifuge housing where the solids collect. After the solid phase has run off, the separator closes again. This happens in a few tenths of a second. The separator is typically driven by a V-belt or flat belt drive.