Customer reviews for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator

Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator

Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator : This unique Grease Separator works two ways to make straining unhealthy fats foolproof and mess-free. Pour in pan juices, and the strainer lid automatically separates unwanted fat and food particles from the liquid. Let set and grease rises to the top. Simply press the handle lever and liquid flows grease-free through the bottom opening into the measuring cup. Enables you to follow gravy and sauce recipes precisely using seasoning and thickening ingredients equivalent to the measured amount of broth. Smooth, healthy gravy is ready to top mashed potatoes, dressing and turkey. Works equally well for straining grease-free broth from beef liquids. Dishwasher-safe. Holds 32-oz. 5" Dia. x 5 1/2"H. Product Features Plastic measuring cup indicates cups, ounces and liters Perforated lid strains fats and food particles for smoothest, healthiest gravy Easy-release lever on the handle directs flow of grease-free broth through bottom opening into bowl or saucepan Perfect for straining pan grease from beef roasts or baked chicken Mess-free and foolproof BPA Free
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154 out of 170(91%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Review 1 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Great Idea!

PostedApril 4, 2012
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Sandi12
fromFredericksburg, VA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Finally, a grease separator that really works. Having the easy release on the bottom of the container allows you to get all the wonderful flavors of the pan juices into your sauce without any of the grease. Excellent!
Pros: Performs Well, Functional/Useful
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Review 2 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome Product!

PostedDecember 14, 2011
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katokeane
fromMedford, NJ
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
Finally a way to make gravy without frustration! So easy to use. Can't believe it took this long to have someone invent such an obvious solution! Great product. Bought four for Christmas gifts!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: My grease separator
Pros: easy to use, construction, multi-purpose, Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
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Review 3 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

PostedDecember 5, 2011
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Gerrie
fromArvada, CO
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I received my Swing-A-Way Grease Separator just in time for Thanksgiving. What an easy kitchen tool to use when there are so many busy hands in the kitchen "helping". After seperating the grease from the drippings I put the seperator in the refrigerator to solidify the grease. The cleanup is great anid best of all the grease didn't sit in top of the gravey in the gravey boat. I got many oohs and aahs from my daughters and son (a gourmet cook} who will each get one in their Christmas stocking.
Pros: construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Material, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
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Review 4 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

love this product

PostedNovember 9, 2011
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nan24
fromPort St Lucie, FL, USA and Branchburg, NJ
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
What a wonderful invention. It makes separating the gravy drippings so easy. I highly recommend the separator. I own two homes and have it in each kitchen.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: good pots and pans, mixers and almost every gadget and bake ware.
Favorite Brand: swiss diamond, cusinart, kitchen Aid, Viking
Pros: easy to use, Performs Well, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
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Review 5 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

It works

PostedApril 9, 2012
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Judie7
fromSan Andreas Ca
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Finally i've a found grease separator that does
what it say's. I love it. It's so easy to use, my
young granddaughter is actually the first one
to use it. I wish i would have found it year's ago.
Thanks, for a great product.
Judy
In the kitchen, I'm never without: pepper mill
Favorite Brand: swiss diamond
Pros: easy to store
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Review 6 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great idea

PostedMarch 26, 2012
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baciboy
fromprinceton, NJ
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
What a good idea. Have used it once (as a test) and look forward to holidays with this handy and bright tool in my kitchen.
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Review 7 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Grease has nothing to do with it!

PostedMarch 21, 2012
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ChocolateQueen
fromBridgewater, VT, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Diva/King
I use this grease separator as a milk/cream separator. We buy fresh milk from a local farm, so the cream rises to the top. I pour my milk into the 4 cup container, let it sit in the refrigerator overnight, and the next morning, release the milk from the bottom back into the milk container and pour the cream into the jar. It works great.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my apron
Favorite Brand: Cuisinart
Pros: easy to use, multi-purpose, construction, size, Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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Review 8 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

PostedMarch 8, 2012
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RonA16
fromLas Vegas, NV, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Works great. Made gravy the other day and it was nice not to see all that fat on top. The gravy was just as good without that fat.
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Review 9 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Easy to use

PostedFebruary 13, 2012
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sassylassie
fromSouth Carolina
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
Over the years I've had several grease separators. This is by far the best one. It's nice that things such as chopped onions get trapped in the top so that they can go back into the gravy.
Pros: Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store
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Review 10 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

The ONLY grease separator worth using!

PostedFebruary 4, 2012
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Catatonk
fromIthaca NY
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
Such an obvious design, you'll wonder why it's not simply The Standard. Large capacity, nice strainer feature, gets the job done efficiently. It could only be improved upon were it made of a durable glass instead of plastic. But I'm not complaining, I LOVE this gadget. Don't cook a roast or make stock or gravy without it!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: My big SHARP chef's knife.
Favorite Brand: Haenkels.
Pros: easy to use, Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
Cons: plastic
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Review 11 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Works great

PostedJanuary 30, 2012
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CrazyCook13
fromSierra Madre, CA, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I already had a gravy measuring cup, but it seems there is still grease in the spout when you use it, but not with this item. It is very cool, because the grease floats to the top and the bottom opens sort of like using a flour sifter. So no grease gets in your gravy. As I try to decrease fat in the foods I cook, I see myself using this gadget a lot! I put it in the dishwasher and it washed up nicely too.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: apron
Favorite Brand: breville
Pros: easy to use, construction, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Functional/Useful
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Review 12 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Bset Grease Separator

PostedJanuary 30, 2012
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Dponna
fromMeredith NH
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
Have used other ones in the past with difficulty. Quick, easy to use with the strainer on top. Canister does not leak as the fat separates out.
Pros: easy to use, construction, durability, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style
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Review 13 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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5 / 5
5 / 5

outstanding product

PostedJanuary 30, 2012
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slainte1
fromUnited States
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
This grease separator is well designed and sturdy. I bought one and have since bought several for gifts. It is one gadget that is well worth it, it is quick and easy to obtain juices while separating off the fat.
Pros: easy to use, construction, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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Review 14 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Perfect idea for separating the good from the bad.

PostedJanuary 27, 2012
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FarmMmom
fromWitt, IL 62094, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
Never seen anything like this - perfect concept for the job it has to do. Anyone who wants to separate broth from the fat needs this on their shelf.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my mixer
Favorite Brand: Kitchenaid
Pros: easy to use, construction, Performs Well, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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Review 15 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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1 / 5
1 / 5

The product appears to be broken

PostedJanuary 26, 2012
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Susie1
fromFishers, IN, USA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Beginner
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Calamity
I have just opened the product. It appears there was some type of round plastic piece that fits at the bottom above where the slider moves from. This piece was loose in the carton. without this piece, I don't know how the liquid stays in the cup. Seems cheaply made?
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Review 16 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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4 / 5
4 / 5

A fine, useful product.

PostedJanuary 26, 2012
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Horshoecrab
fromPortland ME
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Leftover Lover
The swing-a-way grease separator works beautifully: the strainer at the top is big enough to pour a fairly large quantity of drippings at one time; the grease rises quickly to the top and the liquid flows easily from the bottom. There was no leakage from the bottom, and the squeeze handle is very easy to operate. My only quibble is that the unit was hard to clean by hand. I finally just put it in the dishwasher, which worked.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my cast iron skillets
Favorite Brand: Griswold (now Lodge)
Pros: easy to use, construction, size, Performs Well, capacity, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
Cons: Difficult to Clean/Wash
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Review 17 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Finally a great seperator

PostedJanuary 26, 2012
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Hobart80
fromRochester, NY, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
You may only need this 3-4 times a year, but what a great product for when you need it. Completely eliminate fats and chunks from pan juices. The best for turkey gravy.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: instant read thermometer
Favorite Brand: wustoff
Pros: easy to use, Easy to Clean/Wash, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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Review 18 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
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1 / 5
1 / 5

cheap

PostedJanuary 18, 2012
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customrider
fromLockport Il
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Mad Scientist
looked good but feel apart the first time I used it.
contacted chefs twice and have had not recieved replacement
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my good knifes
Favorite Brand: Shun
Cons: Quality, Construction, Performance, peace of junk
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Review 19 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

No Fuss, No Mess, Just Great Gravy

PostedJanuary 15, 2012
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GensGems
fromRound Rock, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
I bought this gem at Thanksgiving time, and have used it over and over again since. The lid is a strainer, so the juices easily pour through, catching all of the particles. Once the juices separate from the fat, just pull the handle and presto! The juice quickly flows from the bottom.
I like the measuring markings. It has good capacity, and clean-up is a breeze. Making gravy is so easy and quick with this gadget, you will never buy it out of a jar or a powdered mix again!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap in Basil Scent. Happy Days!
Favorite Brand: KitchenAid
Pros: easy to use, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Appearance/ Design /Style, easy to store, Functional/Useful
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Review 20 for Amco Swing-A-Way Easy Release Grease Separator
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Finally, a sensible separator!

PostedJanuary 13, 2012
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rosethunberg
fromRedding, CA, USA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
The bottom release ensures a nearly perfect separation of grease and gravy. All those years of guessing and hoping finally at an end!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my chef's knife
Favorite Brand: Kitchen Aid
Pros: easy to use, Low noise, construction, size, Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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