Steel Mesh Baskets

Stu said:

Hello
Does anyone know where we could purchase wire mesh type baskets that
can be used in large boiling pans?

Thanks

Stu Wright

Boiling? Why on earth would you need baskets for boiling? Deep frying,
perhaps. That would be "boiling in oil", in which case I would recommend an
Asian market.

Jill

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Boiling? Why on earth would you need baskets for boiling? Deep frying,
perhaps. That would be "boiling in oil", in which case I would recommend
an
Asian market.

Why not? Makes it easy to lift out the pasta, potatoes, whatever and leave
the hot water behind, especially if you are making a second batch. Good for
making applesauce too. We have one for our Farberware 12 quart pot and use
it often.

Edwin Pawlowski said:

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Boiling? Why on earth would you need baskets for boiling? Deep
frying, perhaps. That would be "boiling in oil", in which case I
would recommend an
Asian market.

Why not? Makes it easy to lift out the pasta, potatoes, whatever and
leave the hot water behind, especially if you are making a second
batch. Good for making applesauce too. We have one for our
Farberware 12 quart pot and use it often.

I don't make applesauce, but for boiled potatoes I use a strainer, not a
mesh basket. Other veggies are steamed if they aren't grilled or broiled.
And I have a pot for pasta with a built-in strainer lid (got it at Bed Bath
& Beyond for about $10). I still don't see the need for mesh baskets in
everyday cooking. The only time I've seen them employed regularly is when a
wok is used for deep frying. And I don't deep fry food.

Jill

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

I don't make applesauce, but for boiled potatoes I use a strainer, not a
mesh basket. Other veggies are steamed if they aren't grilled or broiled.
And I have a pot for pasta with a built-in strainer lid (got it at Bed
Bath
& Beyond for about $10). I still don't see the need for mesh baskets in
everyday cooking. The only time I've seen them employed regularly is when
a
wok is used for deep frying. And I don't deep fry food.

Jill

You don't see the need, yet you perform the same tasks with a similar tool.
OK, I understand.

Stu said:

Hello
Does anyone know where we could purchase wire mesh type baskets that
can be used in large boiling pans?

Any kitchen supplies store should have the type that are used with
deep fryers. Such as these at Surfa's:
https://www.surfasonline.com/productlines/27.cfm
If you need something different, perhaps you could be more specific.
-aem

Stu said:

Hello
Does anyone know where we could purchase wire mesh type baskets that
can be used in large boiling pans?

Stu Wrightwww.cateringappliancesltd.co.uk

Obviously you're in the UK, but still any commissary supply emporium
will have what you want.

http://www.bakedeco.com/Signature_select_cookware_by_Piazza-duraware.html

Sheldon

On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 07:38:37 -0500, "jmcquown" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Edwin Pawlowski said:

"jmcquown" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Boiling? Why on earth would you need baskets for boiling? Deep
frying, perhaps. That would be "boiling in oil", in which case I
would recommend an
Asian market.

Why not? Makes it easy to lift out the pasta, potatoes, whatever and
leave the hot water behind, especially if you are making a second
batch. Good for making applesauce too. We have one for our
Farberware 12 quart pot and use it often.

I don't make applesauce, but for boiled potatoes I use a strainer, not a
mesh basket. Other veggies are steamed if they aren't grilled or broiled.
And I have a pot for pasta with a built-in strainer lid (got it at Bed Bath
& Beyond for about $10). I still don't see the need for mesh baskets in
everyday cooking. The only time I've seen them employed regularly is when a
wok is used for deep frying. And I don't deep fry food.

Jill

well then, case closed!

your pal,
blake

Thanks for the advice, I will try the 2 links posted and see where I
get. I get a lot of requests from shell fishing companies and most are
using old ones from boiling pans no longer being made.

Regards
Stu
www.cateringappliancesltd.co.uk

In my experience steel mesh is more difficult to clean
than strainers made of perforated sheet metal. YMMV.

Steve