Oxo Good Grips 6-Inch Double Rod Strainer

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Product Features

• Fine mesh for straining sauces
• Sturdy stainless steel double rod construction
• Soft, wide handle absorbs pressure from hands
• Dishwasher safe
• 6-inch diameter strainer; measures 14 inches long, 2 inches deep

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 6.1 x 2.4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004OCLW
• Item model number: 38891
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,785 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review
A required tool in the home of a seasoned cook, this strainer has a fine-grid mesh for draining the excess liquid from just about any food, including fruit, vegetables, and pasta. The wide stainless- steel brim and loop make it easy for the strainer to rest on almost any bowl or pot, and the double-rod construction makes it extra sturdy. And it comes with a hanging loop for convenient storage. The Good Grips line features durable, nonslip flexible handles on every product. Ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably and softly, the pressure-absorbing processed rubber handle puts less tension on the hands, while providing an outstanding grip. Made from the same material as dishwasher gaskets are constructed of, the handles are slip-proof, wet or dry, as well as dishwasher-safe. Good Grips products are moderately priced and have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award. --Laurie Notaro

Product Description
With a flip of the wrist, you can easily drain pasta, rinse strawberries, vegetables and more. This versatile 6" colander is expertly designed with fine mesh for complete straining and a broad, soft rubber handle for a sure grip and easier lifting.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is used daily in my kitchen, June 29, 2006

By	Amalfi Coast Girl (Mid-Atlantic, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

A passionate home cook that has been honing her cooking skills for the last 25 years, concentrating on Italian food for the last 10 years, writes this review. My favorite cookbooks are "The Professional Chef" by the Culinary Institute and "Culinary Artistry. Cooking is my form of therapy. I purchased this product when I began using citrus juice in many of my meals. This product is very useful and has many more applications than just straining juice.

Pros:
1. Excellent for straining citrus juice to keep the seeds out of your foods
2. Fits well over the top of a blender jar
3. Hooks easily to the side of pans to keep if from slipping
4. Great for straining spent vegetables from sauces
5. Excellent for removing small pasta from boiling water
6. Handle stays cool so that you don't need a potholder
7. Nice flour sifter
8. Makes a nice yogurt strainer for making a healthy non-fat yogurt cheese (line the inside with a paper towel or a couple of layers of cheese cloth)

Cons:
1. Cleaning is a little tedious (I find it works best if you soak it in another vessel that is filled with hot soapy water and use a brush to remove the residual "gunk")

Overall, the concept is good and the product is useful and well made. I recommend this product to anyone that loves to cook.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little strainer., December 10, 2001

By	D "D" (United States) - See all my reviews

The mesh is double which makes it very strong and the handle is comfortable and strong... It is great for small items that might go through the holes of another strainer. This is the best mesh strainer I have. It is small in size. I love it for tiny pasta, crushed pineapple, etc.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy And Smart, March 14, 2006

By	J. Finkel "Jack of Trades" (Hoboken, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finding the right items to start the perfect kitchen for two is so easy thanks to OXO. I love their good grips products. All the handles look great, but are also very comfortable and practical. This strainer fits in well to a kitchen for feeding 2 or 3 people. You can use this double rod strainer not only for straining, but also for sifting flour, draining, and if need be - awkwardly steaming veggies over boiling water.

It seems most people might go for the 8" instead, but this one works perfectly for making gnocchi from scratch. You have to make few enough in each batch that they can all rise to the top at once. Then you scoop them all up with the strainer (the bigger strainer may be hard to fit in many pots). Drain the gnocchi and place on a paper towel. Since you can do all this with one hand, you can use your other hand to grab more gnocchi to start a-boilin' quick as can be.

Whatever you use it for, this is a high quality strainer that will last.