Le Creuset PG4050-0414 Stoneware Mortar and Pestle, 10-Ounce, Hibiscus

Prepare flavorful herbs, spices, and pesto's for the tastiest dishes with help from this mortar and pestle by Le Creuset. Designed for smaller portions, the 10-ounce unit accommodates anything from fennel, black pepper, and mustard seeds to fresh basil, thyme, oregano, and more. Its unglazed, abrasive interior and pestle tip create the perfect surface for efficient crushing and grinding to release full flavors and aromas. Crafted from stoneware, the unit features a hard-wearing, impermeable finish fired at temperatures as high as 2192 degrees F. With a porosity level of less than 1 percent, it blocks moisture absorption, which means no cracking, crazing, or rippling along the interior. Even more, the unit's high-quality enamel exterior features elegant detailing and helps protect against metal marks and other damage. Thermal-resistant from -65 degrees F to 500 degrees F, it can safely go from the freezer to the microwave, oven, or broiler and into the dishwasher for quick cleanup when finished. Available in a variety of colors, the mortar and pestle measures approximately 5 by 4 by 5 inches and coordinates beautifully with other pieces in the Le Creuset collection.