Kitchen chores can be draining because there is just so much to do. You have to clean dishes, cook food, make broth, and so much more. For this reason, different kitchen tools and accessories can be used to ease the kitchen chores and degreasing cups is one of them. If this kitchen tool intrigues you, we are sharing more information in this article!
What Is Degreasing Cup?
The degreasing cup is also known as a fat separator and it’s a cooking tool that can be used for separating fats from the meat juices, such as broth and stock. When the fats are separated from these liquids, they can be used to make delicious roux and gravy. It’s safe to say that meat stock is used in various recipes to enhance the flavor since it improves the flavor and adds a meaty flavor to the food.
In addition, some people add vegetables and bones to make broth or stock but all of this cannot be added to the main recipe. On top of everything, adding these different ingredients will increase the fat content of the stock which isn’t suitable for the main dish. In such instances, you can use a degreasing cup because it helps separate the fat from the liquid.
As far as the appearance is concerned, the degreasing cups are known to have a glass cup or plastic cup and look so much like a teapot. In particular, it has a spout at the bottom and you are supposed to pour the liquid into this degreasing cup. Then, leave the liquid for a few minutes and fat will be collected at the bottom. On the top, there will be a clear liquid that you can pour into another vessel.
The degreasing cups are available in different sizes, so you can buy one according to how much stock and broth you make. Also, it is readily available in home appliance stores.
How Does It Work?
As we have already mentioned, the decreasing cup looks like a teapot, and some measurements are printed on the side. Moreover, the degreasing cups are designed with a strainer lid that helps pour out liquid while keeping the bones and vegetables in the cup. Honestly, there is nothing special about degreasing cup because it works with gravity (the fat settles at the bottom).
Fat settles at the bottom because of higher density and it will be separated from the liquid. Since the degreasing cup has a spout below the fat layer, so you can tilt it and pour out the filtered and fat-less broth into a new container. Keep in mind that the spout might have a rubber stopper which makes the stock doesn’t get out until the fat is properly separated. For more accurate filtering and straining, you can use filter paper to ensure that even the residual fats don’t pass through the spout.
To summarize, degreasing cup is a great investment for homes and you will be surprised by how it works. However, you might have to practice to master the stock and fat separation.