Why thumb on top of bottle?

[acc2020]

Whenever i see TV chefs pour any liquid through a bottle they always use their thumb over the hole , why ?

Its with any liquid , oils , wine etc.

If its to control the amount of liquid they dispense then why not pour a little slower.To me its a messy way of cooking.

 

[Andy M.]

It is a matter of controlling the flow precisely and preventing an accidental 'glug' from the bottle that puts too much in the pot.

 

[acc2020]

Just pour slowly , bartenders dont use their thumbs when measuring vodka.

 

[Bigjim68]

Just pour slowly , bartenders dont use their thumbs when measuring vodka.

Bartenders are not pouring a liquid into other ingredients. Once it is in the mix, it cannot be removed. This is also the reason most cooks measure dry spices into their hand or a spoon before pouring into the dish.

 

[Andy M.]

Just pour slowly , bartenders dont use their thumbs when measuring vodka.

No they don't. They have special nozzles they plug the bottle with that serve the same purpose as the thumb.

 

[sparrowgrass]

I have those pour spouts for my oils.

 

[LPBeier]

Chefs pour with their thumbs for the same reason they "measure" salt and pepper with their fingers - you learn how to control it better and get the right amount each time without the hassle of using a measuring spoon.

Yes, it sounds far-fetched, but when you get used to it, it really works.

I tried the spouts for oil and went back to my TnT thumb.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

You can also create pressure and "spray" a liquid lightly over the food, no puddles.

 

[danpeikes]

it's all about control

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Besides, if you don't get your hands messy, you're not having fun!

 

[LPBeier]

Besides, if you don't get your hands messy, you're not having fun!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

HA! Made you laugh!

 

[Zhizara]

Just one "glub" can ruin a pot full of almost anything that you've spent all day and lots of $ making.