Originating in the Scottish Highlands in the 15th century, the Spurtle is a wooden kitchen tool that is used to stir porridge (oatmeal) as well as soups, stews and broths. Being rod-shaped & round, it naturally reduces the tendency for clumping while stirring, which spoons and other stirring utensils may be prone to, in particular for porridge.
Our version of the Scottish spurtle is made from hard Canadian maple (sugar maple) that is carefully turned using our vintage wood lathe, smoothly sanded and then finished with food-safe mineral oil. The handle is shaped in an easy-to-hold, stylized traditional shape of a thistle, which is the national flower of Scotland, and the remainder of the spurtle tapers to a teardrop-shaped tip at its base.
It is the ideal kitchen tool for a variety of cooking that will not harm the surfaces of non-stick pots and pans or the enamel on Dutch Ovens.
Scottish Spurtle
Weighing-in at about 6 ounces (45 grams), this Spurtle measures approximately 11 ½ inches (29 cm) long with a maximum diameter of 7/8 inches (2 cm).
Please note that some slight variations in shape and/or size might occur because each hardwood Spurtle is individually turned by hand on our lathe. Also, because wood is a natural material, each item may have a different grain pattern and difference in coloration than what is shown in the picture.
To care, simply wash using warm water and a small amount of dish soap. Rinse, wipe clean and allow to dry in an upright position. Never put in the dishwasher or soak in water. Condition the Spurtle from time to time whenever it looks dry with mineral oil, which can be obtained from your pharmacy.
Happy stirring that perfect porridge recipe or your favourite soups and broths!