Norpro Sauce Master 3-Quart Manual Food Strainer (1951) — Chrome-Plated Fine Mesh & Heavy-Duty Spiral

The Norpro 1951 "The Original" Sauce Master is a 3-quart manual food strainer that separates juice and pulp to produce smooth sauces, purees and pressed juices at home.

Built with a chrome-plated steel screen and a heavy-duty spiral, this multi-purpose strainer forces vegetables, fruits and cooked foods through a fine mesh to collect clear juice and leave pulp behind. It ships with a standard fine mesh screen, a standard spiral, and a helpful recipe and instruction booklet; additional specialized screens (berry, pumpkin, salsa) are available separately to extend its uses.

How does the Sauce Master make smooth sauces and purees?

The tool uses a rotating spiral to press cooked or softened food through a chrome-plated fine mesh, mechanically separating liquid from solids. The result is consistently smooth juices, sauces, or purees without the need for electric appliances.

• Chrome-plated steel screen for durable fine straining
• Standard spiral forces food evenly through the mesh
• Produces clear juice and lump-free purees in a single pass
• Suitable for vegetables, fruits, and cooked ingredients

What accessories come with the unit and can I expand its capabilities?

The package includes the standard fine mesh screen, the standard spiral, and a recipe/instruction booklet to get you started. For specific tasks like berries or pumpkin, there are optional screens sold separately to optimize texture and yield.

• Included: fine mesh screen and standard spiral
• Instruction and recipe booklet for guided use
• Optional screens: berry (1953), pumpkin (1954), salsa (1954SS)
• Easy accessory swaps without tools for different textures

How do I clean and maintain the Sauce Master?

To preserve screen performance and the finish, the manufacturer recommends hand washing only—do not place the unit in a dishwasher. Disassemble the removable parts after use, rinse away pulp promptly, and dry components to prevent corrosion or buildup.

• Hand wash all parts; avoid dishwashers
• Rinse screens immediately after use to prevent clogging
• Dry thoroughly before storage to maintain chrome plating
• Inspect screens periodically for wear or damage

What size and capacity should I expect for home use?

The Norpro 1951 measures 19" x 8.5" x 8.5" (48 x 21.5 x 21.5 cm) and holds up to 3 quarts (95 oz), making it well suited for batch cooking and small-scale preserving. Its footprint fits many kitchen counters and food prep stations while yielding enough strained liquid for jars, recipes, or immediate use.

• External dimensions: 19 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches
• Capacity: 3 QT / 95 OZ per batch
• Compact design appropriate for countertop use
• Good for batch processing fruits and vegetables

Who is this for: Home cooks, small-batch preserverers, and anyone wanting a manual solution for producing clear juices, smooth sauces, baby food, or purees without relying on electricity. If you value durable construction, swap-in accessories for specialty jobs, and an appliance that delivers consistent texture control, the Norpro 1951 is built for those kitchen tasks.