Straining Stocks and Sauces

• When you need to strain stocks or sauces, line a mesh strainer or colander with a paper coffee filter. The liquid goes through and all the solids from the stocks or sauces are left on the paper.

Cleaning up the Straining Cloth:

• Rinse the cloth under the tap, then place it in a pan with water, a little salt and a dash of vinegar.
• Let boil for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
• Rinse it several times with warm water and hang out to dry.
• If a sauce or gravy has become lumpy you can transfer it to a food processor and process until smooth, or press through a sieve.

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