Thread: Straining or Filtering Cooking Oil

Originally Posted by jrhub

womans panty hose anda funell works great! strech hose over funell and pour gets it clean!

+1, it works great.

I picked up a mesh strainer that goes into your sink drain at Walmart for about $1. I put the strainer inside my funnel and pour the oil directly back into the jug.

coffee filters. same as we use in the bunn . slow but works great .

Use a large funnel and filters from Bass Pro. Never tried the cheese trick. Will have to give it a go.

i just bought a t fal fryer strains the oil and stores it in a container automaticlly when it cools off

I have a T-Fal fryer with a basket that raises. I let oil cool then pour into large coffee container through a wire strainer (this is optional). I line the basket with a paper towel then pour the oil through that. Discard paper towel.

I use the wire mesh strainer with small funnel inside and into a mason jar good for at least four uses, also add fresh oil when needed. Use a slice or two of fresh potatoes when frying fish it helps to keep the oil clear and from burning.

Originally Posted by sls

Forget all the straining. I use a fry daddy. I use peanut oil. When I am done cooking, I drop 2 slices of cheese in the oil while it is still hot. you will notice it appears to sink to the bottom, while hole. In a few seconds the oil will begin to boil really hard. It will boil for a few seconds. take a large spoon and skim the top of the oil. All of the batter that has fallen off of the fish will be stuck to the melted cheese and will float to the top. you are now ready for the next fish cook out.

how does this taste slapped between two pieces of bread with some mayo?