Does this thing suck or am I a doofus?

[Jerod Broussard]

I use a stump in the backyard.

[Attjack]

You pour used oil into a stump in your backyard and scrape it back out to fry with again? Interesting. Ever worry about a massive grease stump fire?

[Bkhuna]

Keeping the oil well skimmed during the cook is just as important as filtering post use. Once something falls off the food and settles on the bottom of the frying vessel it burns and the oils days are numbered. Skim with a fine mesh strainer during the cook and then filter the oil as soon as possible into a container that can be stored in the dark.

[Troutman]

I have a funnel and a jug

[hoovarmin]

That's what I've been doing and it has worked just fine. Not sure why I felt a need to buy this. You can imagine what it takes to clean this stupid thing (which is now in the garbage).

[Redwng]

I have two of these, one for all the engines in the garage and one for cooking oil, they seem to work really good for both applications.

https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-5430K-Extractor-1-6-Liter/dp/B009POW2CG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=20WEM75UN9SRE&keywords=oil+change+pump+extractor+small+engine&qid=1688126517&sprefix=oil+change+pump%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-6

[Troutman]

I do like the Attjack solution as well but with the exception of bacon fat (which I save in an old fashion bacon fat container), what oil are you trying to extract? If you're doing a lot of deep frying and want to retain your oil, try buying a rig like this, made by TFal. I bought one on Amazon about 3 years ago and use it maybe 3-4 times a year (not a big deep fry guy). The oil is saved in a Tupperware type reservoir and can be stored in that container or emptied into another vessel. Anyway, works great for me.

[hoovarmin]

I'm mostly deep frying in my wok with peanut oil

[hoovarmin]

I've always wanted one of those, but don't want to take up the space with another appliance. I may get one like Spinaker's one day, if I can figure out how to use it without ruining the pavers on my patio with oil.

[jfmorris]

I've got a similar T-fal without the reservoir, and just run the oil through a mesh colander lined with paper towels, into a pot, then pour that into a jug, and into the fridge. Only if I think I can reuse the oil again. I'll use it for chicken wings a couple times, then toss. Longer if its just stuff like French fries.

[klflowers]

So that is such a loaded question. I am going to just not comment. I don't derp fry enough to need a contraption, so I am just going to move along

[Jim White]

We derps need to stick together!

[Panhead John]

I don’t care what anyone says, I’m a derp too and proud of it!

[klflowers]

I guess auto correct didn't work this time

[jfmorris]

So did anyone answer the second part of his question?

[Bkhuna]

Is it OK to respond yes, and yes.

[Purc]

Dealing with used cooking oil is why I gave up on fried turkeys. They were fantastic but waiting on the oil to cool off and then what? Not worth the hassle

[jfmorris]

Plus, all those gallons of oil that you may or may not reuse. I've got a buddy who pretty much used to have the freezer section of a garage fridge devoted to keeping his turkey frying oil for the next use...