Mortar and pestle

A mortar and pestle is an essential part of culinary traditions across the world, from Mexico to Thailand. Which style is right for you?

Looking for a mortar and pestle but are confused on which to get with the plethora of choicest? Read this and you'll learn what sets some apart from others.

I'm learning to use a mortar and pestle. This tool will allow me to create wonderful, healthy foods and bring out the essential oils and flavor essences of my herbs and spices in a natural way

We’ve collected 15 of the most useful mortar and pestle recipes. So grab some fresh ingredients and get to grinding and pounding.

Add an extra dash of flavor to your meals or experiment with new flavors using these spice mills, shakers and other tools from Sur La Table.

Thick Italian style mortars carved by artisans in the Tuscan countryside, these gorgeous nature-inspired utilitarian wood tools are simply the most authentic pesto making tools in the world.

Buy a mortar and pestle, suffer a half hour at most of buyer's remorse, and then be a slightly better cook forever.

Our fabulous marble pestle and mortar makes a wonderful gift or item for your own kitchen. It's perfect for any cook as the weight of the marble means that the product won't slip and slide as you grind! The shape means that your spices don't 'jump' out as you grind making it very efficient.Our pestle and mortar is available in light or dark coloured marble. Due to the properties of marble the colour and markings will differ between products. The pictures shown are a good representation of…

If you don't season your new lava rock mortar and pestle, it will feel gritty and rock particles will get in your food.