stirring spoon

Kitchen mixing tool

A stirring spoon is a long-handled spoon used for mixing ingredients in pots, pitchers, or bowls.

The extended handle keeps hands away from heat when stirring on the stove.

Unlike serving spoons, stirring spoons are designed for cooking rather than portioning: She used a wooden stirring spoon to keep the sauce from sticking.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G