Comments on: Get the Grease Out

By: Joady Castle

Joady Castle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:25:05 +0000

The best way to strain, drain off that hot greasy fat from hamburger or bacon is simply slide on the g-Spout to your skillet and pour it into a container for proper disposal. No more mess or pouring down the drain and clogging up your pipes or the sewers. We also use ours for pouring soup, cupcakes and muffins. It also doubles as a great spoon rest. You can buy them online at http://www.g-spout.com

By: Dena

Dena — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:03:52 +0000

Great tip! Thanks.

By: Julie Stiles Mills

Julie Stiles Mills — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:18:18 +0000

I’ve also been one to use the hot tap water. I believe you about the impurities, and I wish I could say I would take the time to use boiling water, but I know myself. Between the pedicures and the bubble baths, who has that kind of time.

By: Raise Them Up

Raise Them Up — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:24:15 +0000

I never thought of running water through it. But it sounds logical.

Usually I tilt the pan, press the meat well, and let the oil pool on the side. Then I fold a papertowel, lay it in the pool, and remove it with tongs directly to the garbage. It’s quick and easy.

Great post and comments.

By: unfinishedmom

unfinishedmom — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:23:56 +0000

Yes. This will get the grease off. But be warned, that same grease will cool and congeal about 25 feet down your pipes. How do I know? My kitchen sink clogged on Christmas eve 3 years ago. The 20 foot snake we had wouldn’t reach. We had to call a plumber, who had to cut the pipe in order to get the clog out.

My suggestion Don’t drain it in the sink. Get an old can to drain it into. Let the grease and water drain into that. Then you don’t have clogged pipes.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:46:18 +0000

I’ve been running it under the tap for years, but I bet boiling water would work even better!

By: Hollyt

Hollyt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:45:08 +0000

Jen, use dishsoap (like Dawn) on those grease spots. Rub it into the spot, and then wash in the hottest water allowed for the fabric.

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:37:51 +0000

I have done this years using hot tap water. I’ve never thought of using boiling hot water! I would think this would get rid of more fat and be better for the drain pipes, too! Great idea!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:11:17 +0000

You can skip a step and just boil the ground beef then drain in a colander

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:56 +0000

@Jen @ Cents in the Cities, the problem with hot tap water is that it releases more impurities (and lead) than cold water. So… it’s supposed to be healthier to use cold water out of the tap for all food-related purposes.

Now… do I follow that advice all the time? Um, no.