Prep & Assembly
Filter
Pass liquid through fine material to clarify out the smallest particles
Filtering passes a liquid through paper or fine cloth to remove even the smallest particles, leaving it crystal clear — used for clarifying stocks, oils, or infusions. It's slower and finer than straining. Let gravity do the work and resist pressing, which pushes sediment through.
Filtering passes liquid through paper or fine cloth to catch even the smallest particles, leaving it crystal clear. It's slower and finer than straining, used to polish stocks, clarify oils, and brighten infusions. Let gravity do the work and resist pressing, which forces sediment through.
- Difficulty
- Easy
How to do it
- 1
Line a sieve or funnel with filter paper or fine cloth.
- 2
Wet the filter first so it sits flush.
- 3
Pour the liquid in and let it drip through unaided.
- 4
Swap a clogged filter rather than pressing it.
Common uses
Tips & pitfalls
- Pre-strain through mesh first so the fine filter lasts longer.
- Doubled muslin handles larger volumes than coffee filters.
- Never squeeze the filter — it pushes the haze straight through.
Good to know
- Tool
- Coffee filter, paper, or muslin cloth
- Best for
- Clarifying stocks, oils, syrups, infusions
- Cue
- Liquid runs glass-clear and sediment-free
Also called
clarify
