Stainless Steel Potato Masher

A stainless steel potato masher with a wide perforated plate and a horizontal grip. The handle sits directly above the plate, so you push straight down with your whole arm instead of levering from the wrist as you do with a stick-handled masher.

A broad plate covers more of the pan with each press, which gets the job done before the potatoes cool. Mash made by hand keeps some texture; a blender or processor overworks the starch and turns it to paste.

Why you'll love it

• Push straight down — the grip sits over the plate, so nothing twists.
• Wide plate — fewer presses to clear the pan.
• Non-slip handle — holds firm with wet hands.
• Not only potatoes — avocado, banana, cooked squash, beans.

Details

• Material: stainless steel with a non-slip handle
• Ideal for: potatoes, root vegetables, avocado, banana, beans

Mash while the potatoes are steaming hot and add the butter before the milk. Fat first keeps the mash from turning gluey.