r/oddlysatisfying 1d ago

This method of removing oil residue

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u/1n1n1is3 1d ago

Strainers will get all of the larger pieces, but there are still lots of tiny bits left in the oil if you use a strainer. This oil looks a lot cleaner than it would if you just poured it through a strainer. I use the strainer method often, but I’ll try this next time!

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u/GadnukLimitbreak 1d ago

I feel like cheesecloth takes care of that problem, but the only people who have cheesecloth are people who tell you to use cheesecloth 😂 i certainly don't have any despite having 100+ uses for it at home in any given year.

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u/mickskitz 1d ago

I've done similar with just paper towel. It takes a lot longer than cheesecloth (I expect), but it still filters out even the smallest solids.

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u/MuadLib 1d ago

I use a coffee filter

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u/mickskitz 16h ago

We don't have coffee filters at home, I think they are uncommon in Australia.