How to Use an Immersion Blender Without Splattering

Choosing a Suitable Vessel

Select a container deep enough to fully submerge the immersion blender's blade bell. A tall, narrow vessel helps keep the blade below the surface and reduces the chance of splatter. For hot liquids, the manual recommends using a tall container or blending a small quantity at a time to minimize splashing.

The Low-Splatter Starting Position

Before turning on the immersion blender, fully submerge the blade bell in the liquid. Angle the blender slightly in the mixture. Start at a low speed. Keeping the blade assembly below the surface prevents splatter because partial immersion can create splashing.

How to Move the Blender

While blending, keep the blade assembly below the surface of the liquid. Hold the blender at a slight angle, as Vitamix advises, while maintaining full submersion. Do not lift the blade bell through the surface while the motor is running because partial immersion can create splatter.

Hot-Liquid Safety

When blending hot liquids, move the saucepan or pot away from the heat source before using the immersion blender. Use a tall container or blend in small batches to reduce the risk of splatter. Hot food can splatter easily, so exercise caution. Do not blend a pot while it remains over active heat.

Stopping and Clearing the Blade

After blending, release the trigger and unplug the cord before touching the blade. Do not attempt to clear food from the blade while it is plugged in or the trigger is engaged. If food is stuck, follow your model's manual for safe cleaning.

Recipes to Practice This Technique

Use the method in this guide when making Red Lentil Soup, Winter Squash Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup.

Sources

• BSB530 immersion blender instruction manual (Breville)
• Vitamix tips for immersion blending (Vitamix)