The 6 Best Mortars and Pestles of 2024, Tested & Review

The 6 Best Mortars and Pestles of 2024, Tested & Review

For grinding foods, nothing beats a good mortar and pestle. Here are our favorite models we tested—plus some history on the tool.

A kitchen must-have: Mortar and pestle set (Mortero de cocina - mortar and pestle - molcajete or guacamole bowl and pestle) has been used for THOUSANDS of years as THE way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices. Contrary to an electric grinder or crusher, the age-old, durable, traditional manual grinding method ensures that all cooking ingredients bring out their full flavor and aroma profiles, allowing you to further control their texture and make delicious, chunk-free dishes.

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