I use a sieve, and I only filter it after the initial rendering. I don't worry about the small bits. Do you think the Native Americans did? I'd tend to doubt that they got to anal about it. I mean, they didn't have stoves, blenders or cheesecloth, right? Take care, John Pavao ---------- I have a good sieve but I am reading from the list that the sieve is not enough, I MUST use cheesecloth or similar, right? What do you guys do?