OXO Good Grips Fat Separator - 1L

I was looking forward to receiving this item in the post ( Yes, I do need to get out more!), as I wanted to make a batch of chicken gravy. However, the last time I made it, by the time I'd finished fannying around skimming the fat off the top of the pan, I'd lost my appetite.This is just the gadget to alleviate all that fannying around.I don't bother using the stainer on the top of the jug, as I strain my gravy first through a very fine sieve. Then, I simply pour the liquid into the jug, let it stand for about 5 mins, and when you see a noticeable fatty oil slick on the top, simply pour into a pan or container, and leave the fat on the bottom of the jug. You could always use a little of the fat to make a roux, if you prefer.I wouldn't make gravy without this now.It's very sturdy, and cleans up easily. I opted for the larger, 1l jug, as it's easier to transfer into.

I was tired of trying to spoon the fat off the meat juices to make the Sunday roast gravy so looked into the gravy seperater jugs online. I chose this one because of the size and it looked easy to use.It is easy to use the fat rests on the top, you remove the spout stopper and poor until you are just left with the fat in the jug. It’s great, I use it every week to make wonderful gravy.

I've had a few gravy separators in the past and none have been entirely satisfactory and a common problem has been the plastic cracking with use. I have the smaller size (2-Cup) version of this jug and as it has performed well (and hasn't cracked with hot fat over time) I got this larger size for larger quantities of liquid. I also use the separator for collecting liquid from my juicer as some fruits, pineapple in particular, create a foamy liquid at first, but, on standing the clear juice sinks to the bottom and a layer of foam rises to the top. This separator jug is ideal for drawing off the clear liquid leaving the foam behind.These jugs have a good, comfortable handle that doesn't slip and they dish-wash with no problems.

Very pleased with this jug. It's well designed and holds plenty of meat juices with a wide neck for easy filling. Start pouring carefully, since the wider top can make it top heavy until sufficient liquid has gone through the filter to stabilize it. We let the liquids cool a little before pouring into the jug as our old cheaper models used to crack after a short time. We also have a Pyrex one but are afraid of breaking it. This one fits the bill.

We like our gravy, so this large size is perfect for our use. It works very well and separates the oil and grease from the gravy thus leaving all the gravy taste without all of the fat content.

This is good, but the top filter section has big holes and so lets a lot of things through; it's certainly not a sieve. And the hole between the jug and the spout is large, so can let fat/grease through when pouring if you're not careful.Good enough, but not perfect.

I like the jug it does the job.

I found it a bit bulky as I only use small amounts.