Vented plastic wrap

When you cover food with plastic wrap, but leave a corner open so the steam doesn't build up in a dangerous way.

Thank you Grammar Geek.

Grammar GeekWhen you cover food with plastic wrap, but leave a corner open so the steam doesn't build up in a dangerous way

So it doesn't mean that the plastic actually has ventilation holes cut into it?

Well, you could. You could stretch the plastic wrap tightly, and then use a sharp knife to put slits into it. The key is to keep the steam from building up. It's just a little easier (and doesn't involve a knife) to pull back a corner.

I see. At first I assumed "vented plastic wrap" was a product that you bought pre-made, with ventilation holes already cut.

Don't give them any ideas or that will be the next "must have" item. I'm already a willing victim of the nonstick aluminum foil.

I was just thinking about that, Del. Someone will be willing to pay 3x as much for "pre-vented" plastic wrap so they don't have to peel back a corner.

yes it is used for Food cooking & covering.

From the description of the product "Cover & cook with Vented plastic wrap",

it sounds like I can go out & buy some plastic wrap that looks like a Screen or

with a bunch of little holes in it.

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