Description
xElevate your chinois workflow with the HIC Kitchen Wooden Pestle. This tapered, cone-shaped hardwood press is crafted to fit cone-shaped chinois strainers, helping you push pulp and cooked ingredients through the fine mesh for smoother sauces, silky purees, and richly textured soups. Designed for daily use, it combines a comfortable grip with steady control, so you can focus on refining texture and flavor in every batch.
Precision you can feel
The pestle’s slender profile is optimized to sit naturally in hand and glide through pulp with minimal effort. Its 10 x 2-inch footprint strikes a balance between leverage and maneuverability, making it easy to apply steady pressure without fatigue. The conical shape and hardwood construction work together to extract as much liquid and flavor as the mesh allows, helping you achieve consistent results batch after batch.
Key benefits at a glance
- Smooth, lump-free textures by pressing through a fine-mesh chinois
- Stable, controlled pressure with an ergonomic, comfortable grip
- Durable hardwood that withstands frequent use in canning and cooking
- Versatile for jams, jellies, sauces, soups, custards, batters, and yogurts
Versatility in the kitchen
This wooden pestle shines beyond sauces and soups. Use it to press cooked fruits for jams, to extract more juice from blended mixtures, or to refine batters and curds—helping you achieve consistent texture and flavor throughout your recipes. It pairs especially well with HIC Kitchen Chinois #43657 (sold separately), enabling a smooth workflow from blend to press.
Care, maintenance, and durability
- Natural hardwood is easy to clean by hand
- Wash with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly after use
- Keep the handle dry to preserve the wood’s finish and longevity
Trusted by home cooks and professional kitchens alike, this tool is brought to you by HIC Kitchen, a third-generation family-owned company in the USA since 1957. It’s a reliable addition to any collection for those who value texture, control, and consistent results in the kitchen.
FAQ
Q: Is this pestle compatible with HIC Kitchen Chinois #43657?
A: Yes, the wooden pestle is designed to fit cone-shaped chinois like #43657 for efficient pulp pressing.
Q: How do I care for and clean the wooden pestle?
A: Hand wash with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly to protect the hardwood finish.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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