The Winco Fine Mesh Strainer has an 8-inch wide wire basket and strong wooden handle that make it durable enough to use over a hot barbecue. Buy one from Amazon for just $5.

The majority of chinois strainers have fine mesh filters. These are particularly handy when it comes to removing small particles from soups, stocks or sauces that require an extra smooth consistency.

The majority of chinois strainers have fine mesh filters. These are particularly handy when it comes to removing small particles from soups, stocks or sauces that require an extra smooth consistency.

But once I finally caved and dropped a (very reasonable) $10 on a set of three mesh strainers, I realized that there’s a big difference between being stubborn and being right.The 4.72-inch (very ...