Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer, Brushed Aluminum
by Misto International LLC
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer, Brushed Aluminum
Customer Review: works as advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
Just got Misto and the thing actually works. It's very straightforward to use. The spray isn't as fine as with a can of Pam but I feel better not polluting the Earth with dozens of empty steel cans. The spray is good for everyday purposes. It's well made and even looks elegant with the stainless steel appearance so I can leave it on my countertop with my spices. It does take a little bit of work to pump air into the canister to get the pressure but it's small price to pay for a reusable canister. I put regular vegetable oil in it and used it for frying eggs. I plan to use it for a non-fried baked chicken recipe. Normally I drizzle oil on breaded chicken and bake it. I expect it will be better with Misto because I won't have to use as much oil. Great product. Wish I had discovered this years ago. Arrived in perfect condition.
Customer Review: TRY IT -- YOU'LL LOVE IT!!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first got the Misto, I was reluctant to pump it very hard. I've never had anything like it, but it was recommended by a friend, so I gave it a try. I was afraid I would break it. But, I soon learned that I needed to pump it 15-20 times to built up the pressure at first. After that, 4-5 pumps is all that is needed to spray enough oil to do the job. Mostly, I use the Misto to spray olive oil on veggies that I am grilling, or on meat or fish. It puts out a light spray and adds just the right amount of that delicious olive oil taste. I have not had ANY of the problems that the other reviewers stated - such as leaking oil on hands or floor. It works great and sits on my counter next to the stove all the time. I don't know what I did without it. I would recommend it to any gourmet or non-gourmet cooks. You will not be dissapointed.Customer Review: This new model is better
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a MISTO once several years ago, and the original design was flawed, as several other reviewers have pointed out. However, I recently purchased another one, and the new design is much better. Instead of a separate plastic bottom cap, which tended to fall off under pressure, the new model is all one piece, so the continual pumping doesn't affect it. I have not had issues with the inner plastic breaking, nor with the nozzle clogging (although I do use it almost daily, which doesn't give anything time to solidify in there.) It does sometimes give a stream rather than a spray of oil, but that's usually when I've overfilled it (and I don't really mind...a fine stream is almost as useful as a spray). Just try out different liquid levels - they tell you to only fill it half full, and that's about right.
Recommended.
Customer Review: Works great for years
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this product for about 8 years. I liked it so much I purchased a bunch of them for my relatives for X-mas one year. We've used ours continuously in the last 8 years and still going. However, my sister said hers does not work and sprays a stream. I think hers may have clogged. I pump it 10 times before each use, when you cannot push down on the top anymore is when you should stop. I use it on pots and pans. I also use it on bread pans, rectangular and bundt; and cookie sheets. I use it everytime I make a bundt cake and have had great luck so far. Sometimes I do so many loaves that the unit runs out of air and I get a stream of oil coming out. Then I have to repump it to get it to spray again. Do not store it full of air as it may cause clogging. I am purchasing another one for a friend for X-mas.Customer Review: Wouldn't use anything else
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using Misto sprayers for five years now and would not use anything else for cooking. It's true that the spray is not propelled as strongly and evenly as a canned cooking spray, but it seems like a minor tradeoff for chemical-free cooking.
I have not had a problem with clogging as others have mentioned. I only fill the container partially full and when it empties, clean in hot soapy water (it is true that you will want to clean it frequently, the seal is not airtight and over months, oil will become rancid -- this is why I fill with small amounts). Also, I have primarily used this with olive oil and sesame oil. Many of the reviews which mention clogging specify they are using vegetable cooking oil, which is much thicker than the oils I've used, so your mileage may vary.