General
cambro
What does cambro mean?
Genericized brand name (Cambro Manufacturing) for the heavy translucent plastic storage containers every restaurant uses for stock, brine, prep, and dry goods. Stackable, label-friendly, and indestructible. Comes in 2qt up to 22qt.
"Strain the chicken stock into a six-quart cambro and date it for tomorrow."
Frequently asked questions
What is a "cambro" in a kitchen?
A cambro is the big food-grade plastic tub that everything in a commercial kitchen seems to end up stored in.
How do you use "cambro" in a sentence?
"Dump the prepped onions in a cambro and label it."
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