JGS Gravy & Fat Separator with Bottom Release - 4-Cup Measuring Cup with Strainer

In love with my new kitchen tool! I was simply looking for an efficient fat separator, and ended up discovering this company and its AMAZING multi-purpose tool for tea and pancakes as well. Worth every penny since it is so much more than a far separator. Very very very happy with my fat separator. It works perfectly to separate the solids and the fat from the liquid. It’s the perfect size, and most importantly, it has a spout that is easy to clean. No need here to wait and try to skim the fat off of the liquid. Just pour the contents into the strainer let it settle a minute, and then pour off the juices and the fat stays in the separator! Far far better than any separator that I have used before! It also comes with a tea infuser ball that works well will leaves of all sizes. No residue in my tea despite having used finer leaves and finally, it's also perfect for making pancakes. I actually made CREPES this morning. It's a great batter dispenser. No drips! This is a MUST-HAVE item for any good cook!

This is the recommended product by America's Test Kitchen. I like it better than the one with the low spout because you can get most of the broth while leaving the fat behind. I've had trouble with it leaking from the bottom hole. I always stick a bowl or plate under it when I use it now.

Hello, Originally I purchased this for making pancakes. My mistake. It's a fantastic fat separator. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I make big batches of my own bone broth a couple of times a month. This pitcher is absolutely amazing for separating the fat from the broth. It has literally cut my work time in half. No more ladling broth into jars. No more waiting for the fat to rise to the top and solidify. And no more scrapping that fat off of the broth. After the broth has cooled enough for me to safely pour I fill the pitcher with broth and walk away. It only takes a few minutes for the fat to rise to the top. It's never been easier to fill my canning jars and with no fat. It's just a squeeze of the handle and the clean broth flows into the jars. Just before the fat gets to the bottom of the pitcher release the handle and the flow stops. I've had no problems with leakage. Just like the broth, the fat is easily released into other jars with just a squeeze of the handle. I really like that the lid lifts off and that the clear base unscrews from the handle. My fat separator has been through the dishwasher dozens of times and it still looks brand new. Although sturdy it's very light weight. It's not just another kitchen gadget. It's a very useful tool, a multi purpose tool, in my kitchen. Yes, I recommend it.

The lever that you push down to pull the plug up to release the drippings does not work. I had to stick my finger up under the cup to push in the stopper and when I did, the stopped then became stuck and the drippings and fat flooded my kitchen cabinet. You’re better off using a ziploc bag to separate your fat from the droppings than spending money on this flimsy, poorly made contraption.

Making gravy has never been easier! I first saw this item on a cooking show and knew I needed to get one. I saw a similar item in a high end store for more than triple what I paid here. Now with the push of a button, you can collect all the yummy juices and flavor without scooping out oil, or waiting for the grease to harden to separate.

I love this tool because of its many uses. It works very well as a fat separator and leaves all the grease in the container instead of my broth and stew. My husband uses it to make tea by mixing loose tea leaves, and adding herbs to make his special blend. I also keep it in the fridge with water, cucumbers and strawberries for great tasting water, and my kids love to pour pancake batter on the grill with it. They don't make a mess anymore.

I really like the concept of this product, but after just a few uses, the acrylic bottom cracked so now it leaks each time I use it. I think it cracked due to heat of the liquid I poured into it - this shouldn't happen! I still use it, but now I have to place a bowl beneath it to catch the leaking liquid.

My initial review of the fat separator was not good. When I used it for the first time, it did not work at all. I discovered the reason when I cleaned the unit. A chunk of onion got lodged in the hole where the broth is supposed to drain and didn't allow passage of any liquid when I pressed the lever that allows the drain plug to rise. The chunk of onion was rather large but despite this, it was somehow able to enter the strainer cup even though I poured the broth into the separator using the plastic strainer that is provided. Once the chunk of onion was dislodged after cleaning, water was able to pass through once the lever was pressed. Going forward, I will simply strain pan juices and broth separately before adding it to the separator cup. Unfortunately, that requires an extra step and extra things to clean. I wish that the separator provided an actual fine mesh strainer instead of a plastic strainer with large holes, that allow all but the largest chunks to pass through but perhaps improvements will be made in the future. Please note, even when there is nothing obstructing the drain hole, the release of liquid was not robust.