The OXO Good Grips fat separator quickly and easily separates the fat from the other pan drippings so you can make the ideal gravy. Grab it before Thanksgiving for just $17 at Amazon.

4. Fox Run Gravy/Fat Separator The last thing you want to do with your tasty gravy is to spill it while pouring. That won’t be a problem with Fox Run’s nifty separator.

In the holiday kitchen, OXO’s updated 4-cup Good Grips Fat Separator ($19.99) may be the cook’s best friend. It simplifies the process of removing the fat from pan drippings when making gravy.

There's also a pour spout on the top, which makes it much easier to remove the fat left behind. Get the OXO Good Grips Good Gravy 4-cup Fat Separator at Amazon for $25.99 4. Carving knife ...

After pouring your gravy into the separator, watch as the fat rises to the top and the gravy goes to the bottom. You will be able to see the line separating the two once all the liquid settles.

Or use a resealable plastic zipper bag If you don’t have a fat separator, the easiest way to separate drippings in a pinch is with a Ziploc bag. Remember, fat rises. So pour the drippings and ...

Immersion circulator, $200, Amazon While you've probably heard of a mortar and pestle and a fat separator, Zimmern's other must-have tool — an immersion circulator — might be new to you.