LARGE CAPACITY COOKING OIL CONTAINER - Holds up to 1 Gall / 4 Qt / 3.75 Lt. Easy oil strainer and storage. STRAINER INSERT - Fine mesh strains particles including bacon fat to ensure used oil is ...

$12 at Amazon.com While slotted spoons have their use cases (retrieving a single boiled or poached egg, I guess?), a spider strainer is my go-to for scooping and draining tasks big and small.

You surely noticed the small protrusion on the strainer. Perhaps you've wondered what it can be used for. It turns out it will be useful today. All you need to do is thread a small spoon through it.