I'm a shopping editor, and this snap-on strainer has changed my kitchen life – just $10 (over 40% off) ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

When you're short on storage space in your kitchen, you become good at finding the most space-saving version of everything. For example, a dish rack sits above the sink, the oven doubles as storage for pots and pans, and a colander clips onto the pans. Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly. Thanks to a genius and compact invention called Snap N' Strain, you no longer need to cram bulky strainers into your cabinet. And as if that wasn't enough, this best-selling item is currently marked down from $18 to $10 ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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It lets moisture escape and locks in food! No wonder over 25,000 Amazon shoppers have given him a perfect 5-star rating.

$10 on Amazon

Why is it a good deal?

Outside of big sales like Prime Day and Black Friday, this strainer is rarely this low priced. That's more than 40% off. Plus, it can be used in almost any pot or pan, so you don't have to buy multiple versions. Orange is currently the cheapest, but he also has four other colors on sale, none costing more than $13.

Why is this necessary?

Snap N' Strain is made entirely of silicone, so it fits virtually any round bowl, pot, pan, or even anything with a rim. Simply clip the sides together and pour out excess water, grease, oil, and sauce.

However, where this strainer really shines is in storage. It's about a quarter the size of your average colander and is completely flexible (unlike traditional metal or plastic ones). It also fits in your cutlery drawer. It is very compact, so it takes up very little space in your kitchen. I keep it behind my sink and pull it out every time I boil pasta.

Reviewer's opinion

Shoppers love this amazing device, with over 12,000 of them giving it a perfect 5-star rating.

“This is a better invention than Pet Rock!” exclaimed one 70's enthusiast. “The first time I used it was to remove beef fat from a 12-inch pot, and it was much easier than using a lid or losing burgers.” [meat] through the strainer holes. … The natural curve of the strainer makes it easy to match the shape of the pot. I will buy it again 100 times! ”

Another said: “It worked great on every pot and pan in my kitchen.The lid would slip when I tried to drain the pot and I would accidentally throw out the meal I worked so hard to make.'' No more. Great kitchen equipment!”

In short: “A truly unique concept! Many times it took three hands to drain a large pot of spaghetti or other food. You just snap it on and you can use your other two hands to change the direction of the pot. It's the best! “A completely new invention! ”

“How did I survive without this all these years? Love “It makes draining pasta so much easier. I've never had a problem with it not fitting in the pot. It's also great for draining fat from cooked meat.” He also has some advice. That being said, I had no trouble draining 2 pounds of cooked fettuccine. ”

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Prefer neutrals? Don't worry, we also have this muted gray color.

$11 on Amazon

Need a new pot to clip your strainer to? GreenPan is an Oprah-approved cookware brand and its 5-quart stock pot is highly rated.

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This pot has a ceramic nonstick coating that is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium, and is oven and broiler safe up to a whopping 600°F. It also comes with a glass lid, so you can see what's happening while cooking.

“There are a lot of GreenPans out there right now, and they're pretty good,” raved the reviewer. “Durable means the coating won't flake off and get on your food. We're strict with our cookware and use Calphalon, Cuisinart, and All-Clad. We'll use GreenPan from now on. I plan on purchasing one. This particular one is the perfect intermediate size if you use a sauté pan with a cover. Too short and the actual stock pot will be too tall.”

$32 on Amazon

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The reviews cited above reflect the latest version at the time of publication.

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