Culinary depot Basting spoons serve a number of purposes in the kitchen This stainless steel basting spoon set is perfect for basting meats, skimming fat from braised dishes or broths, stirring soups and stews, and transferring cooked foods for serving. Crafted from one piece stainless steel, these tools are an essential addition to your kitchen. These spoons are a constructed out of a heavy-duty, 15-Gauge 18/8 stainless steel.