How to open a can of olive oil?
I have a 900 ml can of Saloio olive oil. I lack any idea of how to open it.
The top of the tin is more-or-less seamless (see photo), and lacks any sort of indicator as to how this may be accomplished. At the rim, the metal on the top folds over the outside of the tin, and I've tried wedging flat instruments of all manner in there to no avail.
So, I'm wondering: what is the best way to open a container like this?
Best Answer
I would suggest using a can punch. Punch a hole on both of the shorter sides on top, one to pour with and the other to allow air flow.
If you are unsure what a can punch is.... here is a pic
Hope this helps.
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Answer 2
I find that using the corner of my clever nearest the handle to make small holes on two of the corners of the can is best, for me anyway. You can control the size of the holes and make for a more controlled pour. By the way, the churchkey is called that because the pointy end pointed up looks like a steeple.
Answer 3
Is there some reason you can't just use a normal tin-opener?
I mean one like this:
You can take the whole top off the tin that way or use it to make two small holes on opposite sides for pouring / letting air in.
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