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Unusual Product of the Day: a jug that pours gravy from the bottom so the fat stays behind
Dexam's 1000ml gravy separator lets fat float up while its low spout pours the gravy out from underneath. How it works, who it suits and the catch.
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If you make gravy or stock from roasting juices, a jug that pours from the bottom is the neatest way to leave the fat behind. Just give it a moment to settle before you pour.
Every roast ends the same way: a tray of meat juices with a shiny layer of fat on top, and someone tilting the tin while chasing grease with a spoon. The 1000ml Gravy Separator · Dexam turns that job around. Instead of trying to lift the fat off the top, you pour the gravy out from underneath it. It is a simple jug with one clever bit of design, and it earns its drawer space the first time you use it.
What makes it different
Fat is lighter than stock, so if you leave hot juices to settle, the fat rises into a layer on top. The spout on this jug does not start at the rim like a normal jug. It runs down the side and joins the jug near the base, so when you pour, the liquid comes out from the bottom first. You get the gravy, and the fat stays in the jug until you stop.
- Holds 1000ml of hot gravy, stock, soup or sauce
- Clear acrylic, so you can see where the fat line is while you pour
- Drip-free spout, according to Dexam
- Dishwasher safe
Why someone would want it
It is for whoever makes the gravy at Christmas and wants it glossy rather than greasy, without spoon-skimming or kitchen roll laid on top. It suits a Sunday roast, a pot of stock or soup just as well, and because the jug is see-through you know exactly when to stop pouring. It also makes a clever small present for the friend who always ends up in charge of the turkey.
Why it could catch on
My prediction, not evidence: gadgets that fix one annoying Christmas-dinner job tend to get noticed in December. I have seen no sales or search data showing this jug is trending.
One honest consideration
The trick only works once the fat has had time to rise, so you need to let the jug stand for a short while before pouring, and gravy cools a little as it sits. It is a single-purpose tool, so if you rarely cook a roast or make stock it may live in the cupboard most of the year.
Before you decide
See the product and current price, then compare prices online and ask a local shop whether it can do better.
Save yourself a surprise
Your quick buying checklist
- Check a litre is enough for the roasts you usually cook
- Let the fat settle into a layer before you start pouring
- Stop pouring as soon as the fat line reaches the spout
Further information
1000ml Gravy Separator · Dexam
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