How do I re-use (and clean) oil from a deep-fat fryer?

Hello.





I'd like to re-use the oil from my deep-fat fryer, which I use occasionally, and need to filter it into a jug or something. Do you know of anything in the UK that is on sale (or anything I could improvise with at home) which I can use to filter the oil? Are there any jugs on the market, which have filters in the top, which I can pour the oil into? I've tried to google, but haven't had any luck.





Thank you for any help.How do I re-use (and clean) oil from a deep-fat fryer?
Found various cooking oil filters at amazon.com (see site below). You can probably find same or similar at www.amazon.com.uk.





Often it is enough to simply avoid the food bits when pouring up the used oil. Pour only the clean oil into the storage container but stop pouring when food bits appear. Like decanting wine, if you will.





Store oil in the refrigerator so it doesn't go rancid.





Also, oil will tend to pick up flavors from some strong foods, especially fish. You can remove some of that flavor from the oil by frying some potatoes.How do I re-use (and clean) oil from a deep-fat fryer?
Wow great answers. They are also $$ practical.





My idea %26amp; what I have done is go to my local resaurant supply store and buy professional cones %26amp; filters to filter my oil. This cost me about $45 US.


I place the cone with a filter in it across another pot and pour the warm oil through it. It really keeps it clean %26amp; my oil last a long time.
Try using coffee filter either in and old percolator or in a funnel you can only do so much at a time and you may have to leave it over night





you could try warming the oil slightly to make it less viscose





I havent tried this my self but I believe it works as I saw it being done years ago
Let the oil settle and pour into jars through a funnel and coffee filter. Store in refrigerator.
chuck it away,and buy new oil you cheapskate...oooooooooo,get you,i consider my self well and truly told off,will you ever find it in your heart to forgive me!!
All you need is a sieve and a piece of paper towel. Warm it up and then sieve it through. Voila! Lovely clean oil.
kitchen tail but at 50p a ltr why not change it
I just use coffee filters and a jug to filter the oil and store it in a glass bottle.


That is the oil I will use if I am doing a little frying when I don't really need to use new oil.
A pair of tights stretched over a bowl or some other container should work
Just line a sieve with kitchen towel (2 layers) and pour the oil through it into a suitable container.
Use a sieve and kitchen towl - oil will drain through but nasty bits won't!