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🌶️ Vintage Wear-Ever Aluminum Cone Sieve with Wooden Pestle & Stand

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🌶️ Vintage Wear-Ever Aluminum Cone Sieve with Wooden Pestle & Stand

A cherished tool for culinary enthusiasts, this vintage Wear-Ever No. 475 aluminum cone sieve is a quintessential piece for preparing traditional New Mexican red chile sauces. The set includes a aluminum cone sieve, a sturdy metal stand, and a wooden pestle, perfect for separating skins and seeds from rehydrated chile pods to create smooth, authentic sauces. 

Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of use, including surface scratches, which add character and reflect its practical history.

Size:

  • Overall Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 9"

There's no wrong time for red chile, but this time of year is red chile season in New Mexico, as families and communities come together to prepare meals for festive gatherings. Tools like this sieve have been central to the process for generations, ensuring the perfect consistency for iconic dishes like red chile enchiladas, carne adovada, and posole.