When cooking a turkey, pot roast and several other dishes, basting is a fundamental part of the process. Basting creates a beautiful glaze over the meat’s exterior and prevents the meat from drying out, all while creating a more flavorful pan juice to be used for gravy later. Royal Industries has an excellent tool for the job in its 13” slotted basting spoon with Bakelite handle (ROY BS 13BP). This basting spoon is constructed of sturdy 18/0 stainless steel and its slotted bowl surface allows for food to be picked up without retaining any pan juices. Its handle is constructed of heat-resistant Bakelite plastic.