Splatter Screen - Is It Something I Done Wrong?

[Rhonda-Roo]

I was so excited about the splatter screen. The quality is awesome, of course. However, I used it the other night while I was frying chicken liver in a cast iron skillet. I had grease splatter up to my face with the screen closed! AND, it happened more than once. I also had several spots of grease on my shirt.
I did notice a lot of moisture on top of the splatter screen so I'm guessing it was the moisture dripping back into the pan to make such a mess. I used to have a cheap splatter screen that seemed to work better than this one. :thumbdown: Has anyone else had this happen? I will use it again when I fry something else to see if there is any difference. I was totally surprised (& disappointed) that I got popped with grease so much using this splatter screen.

 

[raebates]

I've never had that problem. Did you make sure the handle of the pan was turned away from you? I could see oil flying up through the notch if it didn't fit snugly.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I've never had that problem either. The stove stays pretty clean when I use it, splatter only coming out when I have it open to turn the food.

 

[esavvymom]

I've not had the problem either. As long as it covers all of the pan, I'm good.

 

[ShellBeach]

Same thing happened to me! It really looks like it's great quality, feels hefty, but I got splattered, too. Those cheap ones that look like window screens work better.

 

[KellieM's Kitchen]

I haven't had that issue with mine. So far so good.

 

[Rhonda-Roo]

The lid covered the entire pan. I will give it another try when I fry something else.

 

[pchockeymom]

Just finished using mine and thought of this thread. I'm wondering if perhaps you've put the splatter screen on upside down? It appeared to me that it wouldn't fit properly and would leave openings if on that way. Just a thought.