We brought all our favorite measuring cups together to measure and pour and share why we love these top contenders.
Most kitchen tools are not something we get super passionate about. Sure, we were each very passionate about our favorite garlic presses as we told you about over here.
We were just as divided when it came to choosing our top measuring cups. After all, these are kitchen workhorses, they get used and abused, washed and used again. How many things do you throw in it in one single Shabbos prep?
The measuring cups that we’re exploring today are those typically used for wet ingredients. Now can you use a wet measuring cup for dry ingredients and vice versa? Absolutely. We explored that in this Liquid vs. Dry Measuring Cups post.
See our favorite Dry Measuring Cup sets over here. Or, if you need the ultimate convenient solution (great for Pesach), when you’re cooking a lot in a short period of time, we reviewed disposable measuring cups over here.
But, the truth is, everyone’s reasons for choosing a top were completely valid, and now we’ll fill you in on the pros and cons so you can decide on a favorite for yourself.
The OXO Good Grips Measuring Cup, Set of 3
Find the single measuring cups over here.
“It’s simple,” says Esti. “I like being able to see the measurements from the top as I’m filling up the measuring cup. Even though they’re plastic, they hold up very well. I have mine for several years and no markings have worn off.” Leah agrees–this feature, of being able to see the measurements from either the top or the sides, is what makes the OXO shine. “While it’s plastic and lightweight, that doesn’t mean it’s not strong. It is. I’ve had the set (4 cup, 2 cup, and 1 cup) for many years, and I like that they stack, so I can pull out the size I need, or use two at a time to get my baking done more quickly.”
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups, Set of 3
Find the single 4 cup here and the 2 cup and 1 cup here.
This is simply the indestructible classic, the measuring cup that you might own for a lifetime.
“My all-time favorite is the Pyrex glass,” Renee says.
She lists the reasons:
1 – It’s glass. It always feels clean. And it’s easy to clean too, no matter how greasy the contents were.
2 – The sizes. I can use the 4 cup size to mix an entire recipe directly in there–I use it as a mixing bowl often, and I pull out the 2 cup and 1 cup versions for everything else.
3 – My colander fits right into the 4 cup. It’s the best way to strain a sauce and then pour it.
4 – Did you know that you can use a Pyrex cup in a pot as a double boiler? It’s perfect when melting margarine or chocolate or when warming up eggs for a cream.
The only downside is that some of the Pyrex measuring cups have lost their numbers or colors with time, and that’s a shame. Victoria, also a fan of the Pyrex, has noticed that while her older Pyrex cups still have bright numbers, the newer ones are fading. Many things simply aren’t made the way they used to be. Still: if you want indestructible glass, don’t go with any other brand. Victoria has tried other “pretty” measuring glass measuring cups over the years, but they eventually break. Only the Pyrex stands the test of time.
OXO Good Grips Squeeze and Pour Measuring Cups, Set of 3
While this is a third favorite, it’s for a different reason and purpose.
“I like to use the squeezable silicone one with a hand blender when making dips. Simply measure the ingredients right into the cup and blend. The cup is easy to grip when doing that,” Esti says. Leah also appreciates that the silicone one has blue numbers, which is helpful if anyone wants to designate those as their milchig cups, as they are clearly different.
my favorite Pyrex measuring cup for a double boiler purpose!!!! I’m happy I learned something new!!!
The Pyrex numbers only come off it washed in a dishwasher. If you wash by hand the numbers stay on from my personal experience
Mine is 16 years old and is in the dishwasher 3x a week and still looks amazing!
Pyrex wins because of the glass factor. They can stay parve forever. Even when they land int he fleshing sink by mistake.
My rav told me that pyrex isn’t like glass and can’t be used interchangeably between pareve/fleishig/etc
He is probably referring to the Pyrex dishes that you bake in (used hot). We don’t use those interchangeably.
Not a cup which is always used with cold ingredients and doesn’t go in the oven. (might be different if it is used for hot.)
The glass Pyrex is the gold standard for me. When you clean it, you know it’s really clean as opposed to the OXO, of which I have plenty, if you measure oil in it, there is always residue around the lower curves, even when using Dawn. So, when baking and needing various different measuring cups, I use the OXO for the non greasy ingredients and the glass one for the oil, eggs, mayo, etc.
The blade on the immersion blenders doesn’t rip into the silicone cups?
Am I the only one never using one? I use plastic cups and measure with my eyes, on my hands sometimes…
do you do this when baking cakes/cookies?
When cooking, you can get away with eyeballing ingredients mostly. With baking, measuring ingredients should be more precise as results will not be consistent and there are scientific reasons for the exact amounts of the ingredients. I also use a disposable plastic cup to measure ingredients sometimes, especially for oil which is difficult to wash out of plastic measuring cups. But I always use the same brand and size of the cup (7 oz Dart brand) and I have one in my dish drain that I have marked off the measurements with a Sharpie and I use this cup as my guideline, not to measure ingredients in – except water. I know the 3rd ridge from the bottom is 1/4 cup, the 2nd ridge in the top set of ridges is 1/2 cup. Sounds complicated but once you mark off your sample cup, its easy. I essentially made my own ‘disposable’ measuring cup but I keep it for months and then make a new one. But the key is always buying the same brand and size of cups!
Are you saying you can place the pyrex in the pot on the flame??
My favorite will always be disposable measuring cups. Just throw them out right after using. I also use collapsible measuring spoons (they collapse flat) and they go up to one cup, but i like that they dont take up alot of space and can go in a drawer. I found them at The Westview Shop in Lakewood