CrushGrind Kiruna Mortar and Pestle
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Product Title: CrushGrind Kiruna Mortar and Pestle
Main Description: Stone molcajetes are great for fresh aromatics (and guacamole), but often make a mess of spices, tough hulls and seeds. The Kiruna by CrushGrind—which uses a circular grinding motion, not pounding—is a different story. Rather than heavy, bulky stone, it’s made from surprisingly lightweight cast iron, with a knurled interior that effortlessly crushes whole spices to dust in a few twists of the pestle. (Even tough customers like whole cardamom pods, coriander seeds, sichuan peppercorns and star anise.) Each part of this tool is designed specifically for spices: The pestle is broader and flatter than stone tools to maximize contact with whatever you’re grinding, and the mortar has tall, steep sides to keep the contents from flying out as you work. It’s smaller than lots of other tools so you can grind only what you need without any waste. It also has a non-slip silicone base to keep the mortar stable (and to protect your countertops from scratches) and a smooth acacia wood handle that’s comfortable in the hand. And unlike stone molcajetes, the Kiruna weighs in at a mere 2.2 pounds, making it an easy reach whenever you need freshly ground spices.
Net Weight: 2.2 pounds
Materials: Cast Iron, Acacia Wood, Silicone
Dimensions:
Pestle: 3 inches x 3 inches x 3.2 inches
Mortar: 3.9 inches x 3.9 inches x 2.2 inches
Place of Origin: Designed in Denmark, Made in China
Care: Hand wash with soap and water.
How to Use: Before first use, “cure” the mortar by grinding a half teaspoon of dry rice. Then empty it, scrub it with soapy water and dry fully. This is intended for dry spices only; do not use with wet ingredients or metal utensils, and avoid letting the cast iron components grind against each other. If you use this to crush coarse or rock salt, be sure to clean it immediately after use to prevent the cast iron from rusting. If desired, you can rub the clean, dry mortar with a little cooking oil to preserve its seasoned finish.
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Equipment Product Notes - Crush Grind Kiruna Mortar and Pestle
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Product Title: CrushGrind Kiruna Mortar and Pestle
Main Description: Stone molcajetes are great for fresh aromatics (and guacamole), but often make a mess of spices, tough hulls and seeds. The Kiruna by CrushGrind—which uses a circular grinding motion, not pounding—is a different story. Rather than heavy, bulky stone, it’s made from surprisingly lightweight cast iron, with a knurled interior that effortlessly crushes whole spices to dust in a few twists of the pestle. (Even tough customers like whole cardamom pods, coriander seeds, sichuan peppercorns and star anise.) Each part of this tool is designed specifically for spices: The pestle is broader and flatter than stone tools to maximize contact with whatever you’re grinding, and the mortar has tall, steep sides to keep the contents from flying out as you work. It’s smaller than lots of other tools so you can grind only what you need without any waste. It also has a non-slip silicone base to keep the mortar stable (and to protect your countertops from scratches) and a smooth acacia wood handle that’s comfortable in the hand. And unlike stone molcajetes, the Kiruna weighs in at a mere 2.2 pounds, making it an easy reach whenever you need freshly ground spices.
Net Weight: 2.2 pounds
Materials: Cast Iron, Acacia Wood, Silicone
Dimensions:
Pestle: 3 inches x 3 inches x 3.2 inches
Mortar: 3.9 inches x 3.9 inches x 2.2 inches
Place of Origin: Designed in Denmark, Made in China
Care: Hand wash with soap and water.
How to Use: Before first use, “cure” the mortar by grinding a half teaspoon of dry rice. Then empty it, scrub it with soapy water and dry fully. This is intended for dry spices only; do not use with wet ingredients or metal utensils, and avoid letting the cast iron components grind against each other. If you use this to crush coarse or rock salt, be sure to clean it immediately after use to prevent the cast iron from rusting. If desired, you can rub the clean, dry mortar with a little cooking oil to preserve its seasoned finish.
Product SEO
Title: CrushGrind Kiruna Mortar and Pestle | Milk Street Store
Description: A cast iron mortar and pestle for dry spices with an acacia wood handle and non-slip silicone base.
