Norpro Krona 12-inch Stainless Steel Potato Masher

For mashed potatoes with some texture, or for a quick batch on a weeknight, a masher is faster to use and to wash than a ricer. Norpro’s Krona potato masher is 12 inches long, long enough to work in a deep stockpot without your knuckles meeting the rim.

The head is an oval grid of professional-gauge stainless steel polished bright, on a filled handle sealed against water during washing. Mash boiled white or sweet potatoes in the pot they cooked in, or use it on soft fruit for jam, cooked squash, or beans for refried beans. The long handle also gives leverage, so a pot of firm potatoes takes less effort.

Customers deciding between a masher and a ricer for the holidays should consider texture. The masher leaves small lumps and is quicker; the Norpro Deluxe Jumbo Ricer gives the smoothest result. Krona tools share the same polished steel and sealed handles, including the Krona 9-inch flat whisk for the gravy.