Porridge Spurtle

A spurtle is a wooden kitchen tool, dating from the fifteenth century, that is used to stir porridge. The shape of the spurtle means that porridge can be stirred without congealing and forming lumps, and the low surface area reduces the chances of porridge sticking to it. Usually made from wood, traditional spurtles have thistles at the top, while modern ones often have a smooth taper. The custom is that a spurtle should be used to stir in a clockwise direction with the right hand. Our spurtles measure 28cm in length.