Fox Run 8" Granite Mortar and Pestle Set

This super heavy duty mortar and pestle will last forever. I use it for all my spice grinding - black pepper, cumin, etc. It is also especially useful for breaking down whole pecans, walnuts or almonds. Much faster than chopping them.

I was not impressed with the quality of this mortar and pestle. In my opinion it is too unfinished. The granite is very porous and rough with leaves pits for food to hide. The contour of the bowl was not gradual rendering only part of the bowl useful for grinding. The worst aspect is the bottom... not only is it so rough and abrasive that it will destroy any counter it touches, but mine was also uneven causing the mortar to rock side to side when grinding. I will search for a replacement instead.

The reason for the 1 star review is that it does not have a smooth bottom. It scratched up our counter tops. It was extremely disappointing.

Better than the marble mortar and pestle I have. Has some nice grooves to provide good texture to whatever you are mixing or grinding inside this.

We love this product to perfectly crush all our whole spices, perfect weight not too heavy. Also easy to clean. We use it to crush cardamon, garlic, chilies, anise, peanuts for Asian cooking. 5 stars

This is a very nicely made mortar and pestle. The bowl is unpolished in order to add friction when you grind. The top rim and pestle are nicely finished and polished and the pestle feels good in your hand. It is also very strong and does not chip and flake. Buy this one with confidence.

The weight of this unit is excellent, not so heavy that it becomes difficult to move, but heavy enough that it won't move during use. The texture of the bowl and pestle allow the user to gain a real bite on the foods being crushed.

This is a really solid tool. It's not a designer piece that exists for show. The outside is mostly unfinished and rough, but that's irrelevant. It is a heavy granite Mortar and Pestle designed to get the work done. The weight is a great thing because it does keep the tool in place while working it. I don't think you can do better for 3 times the price.

Super solid for the price! I wasn't sure what to expect, but this hefty guy is perfect! hasn't flaked or chipped through our consistent use. Nice and big, perfect for batches of Guac or pasting things. I'm impressed with the quality for what was received.

As expected, this has a great heft to it. The weight of the pestle in particular makes it really easy to crush, grind, and mix together things for my sauces.

Very sturdy and solid set. I have largely been using this for grinding whole spices like cumin and coriander. The inside of the mortar is quite coarse, so it's excellent for grinding harder things but might not be the best choice for wetter foods.

I bought this with the intent of making fresh curries and it makes the process effortless. It does have a coarse surface, which is indispensible for grinding. Smooth bottom MP's would take you literally half an hour to accomplish the same output (I would know) and the grind wouldn't be the same. This does a much better job at mechanically shearing wet items which pays off because items like garlic become much more fragrant. The only downside is how ridiculously large and heavy it is. It says right there in the description, but sober up and think about kitchen space and how frequently you'll use this.

This is a large, heavy, and coarse mortar and pestle great for making everything from spice rubs to pesto and chimichurri. The coarse stone grinds ingredients with ease.

This pestle and mortar is very well made and is extremely sturdy. It makes a great centerpiece and also is a very traditional way to make guacamole.

This unit is HEAVY! Crushes garlic, ginger, and scallions without any problems. I tried using it to mil rice flour but the shallow dish made it difficult because the rice would jump out.

I sura am glad i bought one of these. Makes crushing things up so much faster I cant imagine living without one. I use it daily!

This is a quite large and heavy duty mortar and pestle set. It can crush a lot at once. It is also a bit heavy. A little too large for my home. But it will make a great gift.

I hesitated before buying this size mortar and pestle, because I'm used to working with a larger wooden one. But it's actually a great size for my little household.

I ordered 3" granite Mortar and Pestle Set. It's very heavy and has rough surface which looks nice as a decor piece and that's what I need it for.

Whenever I need to grind up some spices or crush up garlic, I reach for my granite mortar and pestle set. This heavy duty set is perfect for the job! I was especially pleased with the low price for such a quality, decorative set!