"Dimitri" > wrote in message
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> "Gigi" <itchyfeet(no > wrote in message news:sYQnb.7098$
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> > > I am sure they're one and the same. Nothing more than a measuring cup
> with a
> > > spout, only the base of the spout is at the bottom of the cup thereby
> > > keeping the fat on the top.
> > >
> > > Dimitri
> > >
> > I have one of these cups but I've never been successful at using it. It
> seems like when I tip it up to pour, the grease just comes with the good
stuff.
> Would someone explain the proper use of this piece of equipment?

> In my experience the thinner the liquid the better the cup works. Therefore
> I usually remove as much fat as possible before thickening the liquid. The
> other point is the very tip of the spout will have some fat. I just discard
> the tablespoon or so. Finally the longer you let the liquid set in the cup
> the more fat will come to the top.
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>
> Dimitri

Thanks, Dimitri, I've always just poured all the liquid into the cup so I'll try
skimming as much of the fat as I can and then try the cup. Thanksgiving and
turkey gravy are on the horizon so I'd really like to get this da.. cup to work.
Gigi