All about gravy boats

A gravy boat is not a very large vessel, most often it is an oblong-shaped container with a miniature handle and a neat nose, which is used to store and serve all kinds of sauces or gravy. Together with the gravy boat in the kit you can often find a tray - the drops of sauce remaining on the nose will drain into it. It is considered one of the elements of table setting, which is necessary for serving various sauces, gravy, sour cream, as well as oils with aromatic herbs for main dishes.

For liquid sauces a container in the form of a vessel is offered, which resembles in appearance a bottle, a jar, a decanter. They most often serve on the table vinegar, soy sauce for sushi, and other popular additives to dishes that were already ready or made at home. There is always a lid for them, sometimes in the form of a dispenser for convenient operation.

Dispensers for oil or vinegar can be purchased both separately and in beautiful sets. Options 2 in 1 look interesting when a large vessel is divided into two halves, which makes it possible storage of two liquids at once. In this case, the vessels will be completely isolated from each other. It looks beautiful if the container inside is curly-shaped and made of colored glass.

Gravy boats for sushi completely unlike European appliances. They are too low and most often come in a rectangular shape. In such a container, soy sauce is served for each individual guest.Sushi or rolls are dipped in a sauce-filled sauceboat, where they are slightly soaked with them, and immediately eaten. You can find stylish twin copies for sale - in the first half will be served liquid soy sauce, and in the second - thick wasabi.

In certain cases, the gravy boat will play the role of a special liquid separator, when the contents of the gravy boat under the influence of gravity will be divided into light and heavy fractions, and a special tube going to the nose of the vessel will deliver the contents not from the surface of the container, but from its bottom.

The volume of a classic gravy boat is from 50 ml to 250 ml.

Most of the products that can be found in stores will differ from each other in volume:

• sauces 30 ml - they can transport the amount of sauce, which is calculated for 1-3 people;
• gravy boat 50 ml - perfect for the volume of ketchup and mayonnaise for 3-4 people;
• gravy boat from 75 ml to 80 ml will contain a large number of seasonings, mustard, mayonnaise.
• sauceboat in 250 ml or 350 ml It’s perfect for a volumetric serving of sauce, which is calculated for all those present so that any guest himself can determine how much sauce for the dish he wants to measure from the total capacity.

The smallest sauces are selected for serving each guest a portion and are perfect for sauces that should be served in small quantities. According to etiquette, you can dip pieces of food directly into your portioned gravy boat with mayonnaise, hot cheese, ketchup or hot chocolate.

The most popular are ceramic gravy boats. Such products are perfect for cold, warm and even hot sauces, they are very easy to wash, not afraid of food acid. Ceramics come in various forms and may vary in value. This includes dishes weightless porcelain, all affordable at the price of earthenware, as well as glazed ceramics.

Glass is a type of material that attracts housewives with ease of care. Through the transparent surface of the glass you can clearly see what the gravy boat is filled with. But in certain cases, it is this fact that can become a negative point and the refusal to use it. In this case, it is better to choose a thickened glass.

Metal sauce-boats not afraid of blows or falls most often produce stainless steel and silver. Stainless steel products are lightweight and practical, they are very convenient to use for everyday table setting and use in the country.

Steel and iron dishes Suitable for sauces with different serving temperatures.

For various types of events, small (50 ml) plastic disposable gravy boats are most often purchased. In this case, their purchase has certain advantages.

• Practicality. Disposable type dishes will not take up much space and weigh a little.
• Availability. You can buy disposable gravy boats in any store and in any quantity.
• Disposal After use, the gravy boat is recycled and you don’t have to wash dirty dishes.
• Wide functionality. Gravy boats can be used for various dishes.

The capacity for sauces can be made in the form of an animal or even a stylish geometric figure, a similar accessory in this case will become the central figure on the festive table. Depending on the volume, the gravy boat can be placed directly on the guest plate or placed next to salad bowls or close to main dishes.

Cooking has its own classification of accessories designed to store creamy supplements. Their appearance will depend on the main component of the sauce and the type of dish to which it will be offered.

Classic table gravy boat - This is a rectangular cup with a small cast spout and a small handle. It is known that such vessels appeared in everyday life in ancient times.

At first it was truly luxurious silverware, which was used only by the aristocratic elite. And only by the end of the XIX century, these products were significantly simplified and began to enter into the usual table sets. It was from here that such a huge assortment of designs, materials and models of sauces went - from stunning luxury to dry minimalism.

Round gravy boats small volumes are intended for serving or serving thick sauces. Since these models do not have a spout, such products have a small spoon in the kit.

Oval-shaped items without a spout, which look more like small tureens, are usually considered large gravy boats. They are convenient to store and serve sour cream, adjika, spaghetti sauce or dessert, lecho. Most modern gravy boats have a lid, but on sale you can also find models without lids.

In shape, you can designate gravy boats that have a leg. A small leg will raise a low sauce boat, preventing it from getting lost on the table among many other dishes. The legs can be decorated with paintings and other decorative elements. The dish legs also have a more practical function - it helps to completely isolate the product from other dishes that are hot, wet or cold.

A huge number of brands are represented on the modern market, in sets of dishes which you can easily find a beautiful and suitable gravy boat for you.

• Manufacturer RAK Porcelain from UAE offers Banquet porcelain dishes that combine functionality, durability and elegance. Due to its extraordinary wear resistance and impact resistance, the sauce boat from this set is especially popular among consumers.
• Churchill Company - It is a leading china manufacturer in the UK. Churchill gravy boats have a sophisticated appearance and will be a great decoration for any festive feast thanks to the author's decor.
• Netherlands company Hendi was founded in 1933 and is a leader in the European market of professional equipment for catering. At the buyer's choice, sauceboats from various materials and original appearance are offered.
• Kunstwerk - A Chinese manufacturer of dishes, which will offer you the most creative sauces from rich black to snow-white.
• If you want to buy a full set of elegant dishes with a stylish gravy boat, then you should pay your attention to the company Anna Lafarg Emily and Her Charm Services from bone china.

To choose the right sauceboat, you should first pay attention to the material from which it is made - so that it has high thermal conductivity, is as resistant to various influences, it is ideal that it has a special coating to protect it from possible oxidation.

Volumetric sauceboats are equipped with two handles and the most stable bottom to prevent unpleasant situations during cooking.

The bottom of the metal product can be copper or aluminum - these materials are characterized by increased thermal conductivity (will retain heat for a long time), but the walls of the vessel can be made from a much more durable material - steel.

Good gravy boats will have a completely flat bottom and a sturdy handle that will always be cold so as not to get burned when using the product. Too thin, discharged from the light material of the product, can easily be deformed, will heat up unevenly, which will affect the quality of the sauce.

Many gravy boats will have a lid, but there are models without this important element. However, when choosing them, you should consider that the constant interaction with oxygen will seriously affect the taste of the sauce. When buying, you should take a closer look at the quality of the lid and especially the quality of the handle. It should be as convenient to use as possible, it is better that it looks like a loop.

For oblong products, the handle will be in the singular. It can be located slightly above the edge of the dishes or just below the top rim. Rounded gravy boats usually have two handles or they may not exist at all. Choosing a traditional-style gravy boat, evaluate the shape of its spout. A wide spout is best suited for very thick gravy, for sour cream and mayonnaise, berry or cheese sauces. Narrow is just perfect for liquid sauces and ketchups.

The set on the stand (tray) will allow you to keep the table surface during the feast clean.

In the next video review you can get acquainted with the Monbento sauceboats.