For many of us, deep frying at home isn’t a regular thing. Maybe you make tempura once a year, or occasionally pan-fry gyoza or spring rolls. So do you really need an oil pot?
I used to think the answer was no—until I found this one.
At first glance, Conte’s Drip-Free Oil Pot might seem like a tool for serious fryers. But it’s actually perfect for those of us who use just a little oil here and there and hate to waste it.
Think about the oil left over after seasoning a cast iron pan. Or the half-inch you used to fry a few nuggets or a croquette for a bento. It’s too much to toss, but you don’t want it lingering in a greasy pan on the stove.
That’s where this oil pot comes in.
Clean, Compact, and Beautifully Made
Crafted in Tsubame, Japan—a city known for its exceptional metalwork—this oil pot is designed with both form and function in mind.
A fine mesh strainer catches even tiny food particles, so your oil stays clean. The strainer’s surface is blackened to reduce reflection, which makes it easy to see how much oil you have left, even through the mesh.
The lid and strainer both feature smartly angled knobs that work together—you can lift them simultaneously with one hand while pouring. And the rim is curved just so, so oil doesn’t dribble down the side. No spout necessary. It’s a subtle detail that makes a big difference.
Two Sizes to Fit Your Everyday Life
Both sizes are surprisingly compact and thoughtfully scaled for real-life home kitchens:
Small (10 oz / 300 ml)
Perfect for saving just a little bit of oil after pan-frying or seasoning cookware.
Large (24 oz / 700 ml)
Great for shallow frying, small batch tempura, or everyday oil storage.
They’re slim enough to tuck next to your stove without taking up much space—and nice enough to leave out.
Reusing Oil, Thoughtfully
There’s something satisfying about giving cooking oil a second life—especially when it’s clean and easy to do. This oil pot doesn’t just make that possible, it makes it feel like a natural part of your kitchen rhythm.
Whether you cook often or just once in a while, this is one of those tools that quietly makes things better.