Norpro Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set

by Norpro

Product Features

• Crushes herbs and spices; releases full flavors and aromas
• Specially-designed, bowl-shaped pestle maximizes efficiency
• Porcelain construction; won't stain or absorb food odors
• Measures 4 by 3 inches
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00061N0QY
• Item model number: 697
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,700 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Sometimes the simplest way to grind food is also the best. Using a mortar and pestle pulverizes food, releasing all its tasty oils and aromas in the process. (The friction involved in the whirling blades of a food processor, on the other hand, burns through these flavor-making compounds.) A mortar and pestle is especially suited for crushing seeds, herbs, and spices--including garlic. Pesto made in this manner is truly heavenly and justifies the effort expended in its creation. Norpro’s uniquely-carved, bowl-shaped pestle is designed to cover a wide surface area, and uses efficient, rotary-style motion. It’s made of porcelain, ideal for a mortar and pestle as it won’t absorb food odors or stain. Measuring four by three inches, the Norpro mortar and pestle clean easily by hand, or in a dishwasher. --Mary Park

Product Description

Nor Pro Porcelain Mortor & Pestle set. 4"x3" Indispensable for crushing herbs and spices to release their full flavors. Specially designed carved bowl shaped pestle maximizes efficiency.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke quickly, December 8, 2005

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exit88 "exit88" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norpro Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set (Kitchen)

I liked this when it arrived. However after a few uses the pestle broke in two. The pestle is hollow and apparently quite fragile, making it of little use.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Physics is against the pestle., February 26, 2006

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J. Fincher "Jeremy" (Leavenworth, KS, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norpro Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set (Kitchen)

As you can see in the picture, the pestle (the part you hold in your hand) has quite a wide bottom. Unfortunately, this spreads out the force that you can apply to any single location, making it practically impossible to grind seeds (e.g., cumin) to dust.

I tried it once on cumin seeds, and gave up.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pick a different brand!, January 27, 2005

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S. Schweitzer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norpro Porcelain Mortar and Pestle Set (Kitchen)

The quality of the workmanship is awful! I didn't even get to use it - the top had chips in it and the bottom of the pestle had a huge crack that looks like it happened during the firing process.