Farberware Professional Granite Molcajete Mortar and Pestle Stone Grinder, 4-Cup, Gray

Great quality mortar and pestle for a great price. It’s just as good as the Vasconia and Imusa brand but cheaper. Just be sure to season it before you use it to smooth it out and to keep the grit from getting into your food. There is a good how to video on YouTube, just search for granite mortar and pestle conditioning. It takes some elbow grease but you only have to do it once and it’s good to go for life! Granite is non porous so you don’t have to worry about oils or anything else soaking into it.

I liked it because you can make a large shrimp,steak,and chicken mojete enough for 4 people.

as long as you clean it with salt and rice before your first use you are good to go. now keep in my this is heavy but it makes for so great salsa

Excellent for crushing herb for cooking, heavy duty. Love it

I had been waiting to find a good sized mortar and pestle to try out the old Italian style of making pesto sauce.While it might have been a little less messy using something taller the rough stone interior was absolutely perfect for the job. The stubby little pestle isn't that bad, I just think it's not the best choice for this one recipe which takes about 20 minutes of grinding.But I'm really looking forward to using this again for guacamole and grinding up my tellicherry peppercorns for steak au poivre.It's a beautiful piece, very hefty but still easy to wash.If you have the room for it this is one kitchen tool you're going to want to have available.

I love it. I make the best guacamole in it!

Very good good I remembered I buy two good price.

The first thing you will notice when you open the box (besides the weight) is how large this mortar is. It holds 4 cups and looks it. This thing does more than a few spices and garlic, it can handle salsa and guac for a party at one shot! It’s both big and beautiful, looks great on your counter.Has a good texture that is just the right amount of resistance to make crushing whatever you got in there easy. This is a rough-cut motor and pestle, so make sure to season properly before you start using it for food you will want to eat. It doesn’t come with instructions to do that, but just search “seasoning granite mortar” to understand the process.To season – I suggest first fill the mortar half-way with water, then start rubbing the pestle into the mortar, rubbing all the surfaces you intend to grind with food together. Wearing down any flat & rough areas until it’s smooth. Make sure to do both sides of the pestle. Next step is clean out the water thoroughly but leave it a bit wet. Then add some white uncooked rice and start grinding until it’s a course flour. Finally wash and clean in the sink with soapy water, do not use in the dish washer.Then it’s ready to use! Have fun, it’s a great piece.