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> There is no good way to skim the fat off while hot, leaving them in
> the fridge overnight it all comes to the top - sometimes 1/4 inch
> thick and is easily taken off and thrown out.

I usually just do the fridge overnight too then skim. They do,
however, make a fat skimmer gadget. I've got one.

Here's a pic of what I'm talking about:
http://www.purenature24.co.uk/media/...4_60886_01.jpg

Mine is made of thick plastic. One night I poured very hot stock into
it and the plastic cracked everywhere. No leaks but now it's full of
cracks instead of being clear. Moral of that story is to warm it up
before pouring hot liquid into it.

If you use one of these, it's important to hold your thumb over the
spout to seal it before you pour. Doing this will eliminate the bit of
fat in the spout that you see in the picture.

G.