How to Buy a Splatter Screen

Sauteeing, pan-frying and browning gets easier and safer when you use a splatter screen. This cleverly designed cooking utensil prevents grease from spitting out all over your stove top, counters and walls. It also protects you from splattering hot oil when cooking at higher temperatures. Buy a splatter screen marked dishwasher safe and ergonomically designed. Follow the easy steps below.

Instructions

1. Look for a splatter screen with a protruding handle, even if it consists of a small piece of looped metal. Handles make removal easier and safer.

2. Buy a splatter screen with the right size meshed steel interweaving. Some splatter screens contain large lattice-type weaving that does not do a sufficient enough job of preventing grease from splattering on the stovetop. Others contain mesh interweaving that is so fine it does not allow enough steam to escape.

3. Get the splatter screen measuring about 13 inches in diameter, or no less than 12 inches in diameter. You want the screen to fit over the entire surface of the skillet with at least a 1-inch overhang all around.

4. Choose the splatter screen which has steel rather than plastic mesh. The steel mesh makes cleanup easier and lasts longer while the plastic mesh, though easy to clean, starts to wear down after continued use.

5. Invest more money towards the purchase of a splatter screen so that you get the one with a stepped design. This particular splatter screen contains different size screens to fit neatly over smaller pots.

6. Prefer the splatter screen that contains a steel lid. Use the lid to cover the screen when you don't want steam to escape and your pot does not come with a lid.