bellemain 4-cup fat separator / measuring cup with strainer & fat stopper / 1 liter capacity bellemain <p>you may have tried a fat separator before in your quest for the perfect gravy, sauce or soup stock, and been disappointed with its messy, incomplete results. the bellemain fat separator solves both of the problems with the original design. </p><p><b>stopper keeps fat out of spout</b><br> the trouble with basic fat separators is that when you pour in the liquid, it also fills the spout. the fat then rises to the top in both cup and spout, and what's in the spout will unavoidably get poured out along with your supposedly de-fatted liquid. the solution: bellemain's stopper creates a "plug" of air that fills the spout and prevents any liquid from entering. after the fat has solidified, pull out the stopper and pour out your flawlessly-fat free broth! </p><p><b>high front prevents pouring spills</b><br> the other problem with basic fat separators is that when you tilt them to pour out the de-fatted liquid, the congealed fat on top sloshes over the rim. the bellemain fat separator prevents that with a high-rise front. </p><p><b>strainer catches food solids</b><br> this strainer lets you pour directly from the cooking pan to the fat separator without the need for a separate sieving step. and it's extremely sturdy, so you can press on the cooked meat bits, vegetables and herbs to extract every drop of flavor. </p><p><b>large 4-cup capacity</b><br> the bellemain fat separator accommodates enough for a big thanksgiving dinner. it's marked with both u.s. and metric measurements, so it can double as a measuring cup. </p><p><b>heat-resistant, abs-free, dishwasher-safe plastic</b><br> heavy-duty plastic is heat-resistant to 400°f, letting you pour in stock or soup even if it's still boiling. the handle is shaped and textured for a secure, non-slip grip. plus, there are no hazardous abs chemicals to leach into your food.</p>