A method of draining edible cooking oil at a temperature of up to 350° F. and sediment from commercial free standing, in-battery, counter model deep fat fryers, free standing, multiple fryers, or any other commercial appliance such as a kettle, steamer, braising pan, or combi oven, the method comprising:
- providing a detachable, semi-rigid, flexible, reinforced silicone drain tube having two to five plies,
- attaching the drain tube to either the commercial free standing deep fat fryer, in-battery deep fat fryer, counter model deep fat fryer, or any other commercial appliance such as a kettle, steamer, braising pan, or combi oven.