{"product_id":"hic-kitchen-mortar-with-pour-spout-pestle-fine-porcelain-4-25-inch-spice-grinder","title":"HIC Kitchen Mortar with Pour Spout \u0026 Pestle – Fine Porcelain, 4.25-Inch, Spice Grinder","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the HIC Kitchen Mortar with Pour Spout and Pestle, crafted from durable fine white porcelain. This compact set lets you grind fresh herbs, spices, nuts, and seeds into a paste or powder, then pour directly where you need it. The built in pour spout reduces mess and drips, making sauces, dressings, spice blends, and herbal pastes easier to manage in busy kitchens. The smooth porcelain surface stays cool to the touch as you work, helping you extract maximum aroma from your ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile grinding for everyday cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the mortar to crush garlic, bright herbs, peppercorns, cinnamon, or seeds. The porcelain bowl yields a fine consistency with minimal effort, and its compact size fits neatly on most counters or in drawers when not in use. This tool invites experimentation, from quick dry rubs to aromatic curry pastes and delicate pestos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrush spices for curry pastes, rubs, or seasoning blends with controlled texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepare pestos, nut butters, and herb pastes for spreads and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart design for mess free pouring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated pour spout sends prepared mixtures exactly where you want them, reducing drips and cleanup. The ergonomic pestle handle provides comfortable, steady pressure for consistent results across tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirectly pour sauces, dressings, and herbal mixtures from the mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransfer ready pastes easily to bowls, pans, or plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials, care, and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from lead and cadmium free porcelain, this set is freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning and ongoing use. The porcelain resists staining and odors, helping flavors stay true through repeated cooking sessions. The 4.25 inch by 4.625 inch mortar and the 6.375 inch pestle are designed for everyday meals and casual wellness routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReal world uses and everyday benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a quick garlic herb paste folded into a skillet of vegetables, a fresh pesto drizzled over warm pasta, or a smooth nut butter spread on toast. The simple, timeless design complements most kitchens, while the durable material stands up to frequent grinding. While results depend on ingredients and technique, this mortar and pestle set offers a straightforward way to explore flavor extraction and texture building in home cooking. It also can serve as a convenient tool for small batch home remedies or herbal blends, should you choose to explore those applications with care and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What can I grind with the HIC Kitchen Mortar and Pestle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ground garlic, herbs, spices, peppercorns, cinnamon, nuts, and seeds to make pastes or powders for sauces, rubs, and spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the mortar and pestle dishwasher safe and lead free?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, the porcelain set is dishwasher safe and manufactured without lead or cadmium for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"HIC Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43398241583187,"sku":"B000I1WY32","price":47.42,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2671\/0611\/files\/hic-kitchen-mortar-with-pour-spout.jpg?v=1767569421","url":"https:\/\/canadiankitchenstore.ca\/products\/hic-kitchen-mortar-with-pour-spout-pestle-fine-porcelain-4-25-inch-spice-grinder","provider":"CanadianKitchenStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}