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The Best Spider Skimmers

A bad skimmer can turn even the most patient cook into a basket case.

By Updated May 1, 2017

What You Need To Know

When we’re deep-frying, blanching, or boiling, we use a spider skimmer—a long-handled stainless-steel wire basket—to remove food from the pot. Spiders have larger capacities than slotted spoons and more open area for faster, safer drainage. There are two basic spider basket designs; the traditional design is made from thin wire mesh, and the more modern style has a spiral (or concen...