"Dimitri" > wrote in message
om...
>
> "Gene" > wrote in message
> news
> > I know there's an easy trick to skimming the floating grease from the
> > gravy...what is it?
>
> Don't skim it. That is a loosing battle.
>
> Use a defatting cup.

I presume you mean the same thing that's also referred to as a gravy
separator which is a major time saver. I've used the other methods mentioned
here but this is by far the best way, particularly if you want to make gravy
to accompany the meat you've just cooked.