How to pour oil out of a cast iron pot?

[Barry Friesen]

Hi everyone,

I bought the Camp Chef deep fry pot and it really works well and now with Meathead's recipes for pickles, candy and chicken my cholesterol is going to take another hit! My question is, how do you pour the oil out of the pot (after it has cooled) in a controlled manner without 30% of it running along the outside of the pot and onto everything below? There has to be a method right? Not everyone experiences this mess every time do you? Frustrated!

TIA

Barry

[HouseHomey]

I have no idea what you are referencing. Do you have a photo?

[RonB]

First, let it cool. Then pour it in a pitcher quickly before it can drip. Then into your storage container.

[JGo37]

You have to set down the pet fish...

[Barry Friesen]

Well there is my problem right there!

[Attjack]

You gotta commit, and as RonB said you have to do it fast.

[tbob4]

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Gizmo-Strainer-Silicone-Colander/dp/B018W9JII0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_0_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SVZA2NPH9FCAQBE7XTNS

There are different types on Amazon - sizes, colors, uses etc.

[Attjack]

I've had bad luck with a similar item made for pouring paint out of the can.

[tbob4]

Attjack - that is good to know. I haven't ever used one. I just Googled "pouring lips" and the silicone stuff came up. What were the issues you had? It looked kind of nifty and was thinking of it as a stocking stuffer. Don't want to give something that won't work.

[Attjack]

I googled and found this silicone things too but didn't post because if my experience with the paint pourers. However the paint ones are hard plastic and cheaper. They kinda work, but I found just pouring with skill was easier overall.

[Polarbear777]

I pour quickly after it is cool. Get yourself a funnel with a large opening to help you hit your target. Look for a "canning funnel".

Theres also the method where where you lay a chopstick across the pot and pour slowly so it runs down the chopstick instead of the edge. Haven’t tried that with a heavy CI pot though.

[Attjack]

I second the canning funnel. Indispensable.

[gcdmd]

I third the canning funnel. I use mine mostly for transferring particulate solids like beans, rice, and flax seed.

[Troutman]

Ah you guys beat me to the funnel answer. That's what I use and have little or no spillage.

[jerrybell]

Place your storage container on a large cookie sheet. Then get comfortable with the fact that some is going to spill. Do your best pouring it into the storage container while trying to minimize the spill. Pick up the storage container. Wipe off the outside with paper towel. Pour the spilled remains from the cookie sheet into the storage container.

[gcdmd]

You can also try ladling most of the oil into the storage container and then pouring the rest. It may be time consuming, however.

[Nuke em]

I use this when pouring my cooled oil out of a turkey frying pot that I use for corn chips. However make sure it’s cooled.
King Kooker 10OF Plastic Food Grade Funnel and Strainer, 10-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLEG7NY..._B.oMBbZZ4W5JC
the mesh screen is real fine and works well. I believe I got mine from Walmart

[jecucolo]

[Troutman]

Excellent answer

[Barry Friesen]

Thanks everyone! Good suggestions here and it sounds like I will just have to live with some mess.

[dahcopilot]

how do you clean fish without making a mess? think some things are just messy

[Lost in China]

I pour into a funnel placed over an empty wine bottle. When the bottle is full, stuff the cork as far as it will go and discard in the trash.

[jecucolo]

I’m going to have start doing some deep frying now that I have something to use all the empty wine bottles and corks!