Splatter screens catch the droplets of grease that fly out the pan whenever meat (or vegetables!) hit the hot surface. That means less, well, splatter all over your stove. It also means your body will be safer from grease burns.

Are splatter guards worth it?

Splatter screens are super helpful when cooking pork chops, frying bacon, letting sauces simmer, frying eggs, and more. Most are flat and wide, made to cover cookware in various sizes, and the handles often fold up for storage.

What is the purpose of a splatter guard?

A splatter (or spatter) guard is a device placed over a frying pan to prevent hot oil from spitting out of the pan, which often happens when pan frying at a high temperature.