What's the best spider strainer?

[Jennifer Murphy]

In another thread about making sock for chicken noodle soup, someone suggested I use a spider strainer to scoop out the solid from the broth pot.

I see a bunch of different ones on Amazon. Is there one brand or style that is better for this?

Thanks

PS: What is the difference between this section and the new Food and Cooking Gear Reviews?

 

[medtran49]

Get one made of good quality stainless steel, with small holes/mesh. Oxo, Kitchen Aid, Cuisinart are generally good brands. I know there are more, just can't think of names right now.

 

[dragnlaw]

In the reviews you are actually reviewing a specific food or gear. Here, as you are doing, are asking about a specific tool that is used with food. Not the food itself. IMHO

I use a Asian style spider that has a long wood handle and a 'web' made of wires.

here's a very poor picture of both a spider and a metal one that I call more of a strainer.

But for soup making I use a colander first for the heavy bones and spent vegies. Draining the contents into a large bowl and then using a sieve to strain the liquid back into the pot. (usually clean out the pot first).