When to use a slotted vs. solid turner?

When would you choose to use a slotted turner instead of a solid one, or vice versa?

I would have thought it’s just a personal preference but lots of utensil sets have both so apparently it’s more than that.

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Best Answer

It's largely preference, and sets may include both to seem like better value, but there are sometimes reasons to choose one or the other.

Slotted: allows more fat (or water) to fall off the food; more flexible for the same thickness/material so can slip under things better.

Solid: supports crumbly or loose foods better (e.g. lifting out finely chopped veg). Extra stiffness allows it to be used to break things up in the pan and to support heavier foods, without being overly thick.

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Quick Answer about "When to use a slotted vs. solid turner?"

Slotted: allows more fat (or water) to fall off the food; more flexible for the same thickness/material so can slip under things better. Solid: supports crumbly or loose foods better (e.g. lifting out finely chopped veg).

What is a slotted turner used for in cooking?

+ Larger Image. A kitchen utensil that allows moist foods to be handled while excess liquid easily drains away through the slots or perforations formed in the blade.

Do I need a slotted spatula?

Spatulas with holes and slots are made to help with drainage and reducing surface area tension. This means that they are great at picking up greasy and wet foods, delicate food, and ones that like to stick. There are several different kinds of spatulas with a hole or slot in them.

What is the use of solid Turner?

Solid turner: Solid turners often come with long handles to ease flipping foods over a heat source while you're standing at a distance.

Why are fish turners slotted?

So, the fish spatula. It's an elongated and thinner version of the common metal spatula, designed to easily slip under delicate fillets of fish. It also has long slots that allow any liquid (for example, when poaching) to drain away.

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