Enamel Colander

An enamel colander, handmade in Austria by Riess. Use it to wash fruit, salad, or vegetables, or to strain cooked pasta. The two side handles make it easy to carry and the footed bottom secures the strainer on a counter or in the sink. The holes in the bottom of the colander are flower shaped and three of the shapes protrude to form the colander’s feet.

Shop our entire collection of Riess Enamelware for more enamel cookware and serving pieces. 

Materials: porcelain enamel

Made by:  Riess

Made in:  Austria

Specifications: 

• 4.5" high x 11" diameter x 13.25" total width with handles
• cut- and scratch-resistant
• easy to clean and antibacterial due to its smooth, non-porous surface

All Riess enamelware features a rim where the enamel meets the edge of the iron, leaving it exposed. This is intentional, and the nature of the manufacturing process imparts slight variation on each piece. Each piece is also hand dipped and as such, your piece may have small spots where the finish is thinner, particularly at edges or corners. This is expected and will not affect the performance of the piece. Always dry your enamelware thoroughly and it should remain rust free. Should rust form, it can easily be removed with dishwashing soap. 

Use:    

• Remove all stickers and wash before use. 
• Avoid impact with hard objects or floors. 
• NOT microwave safe

Care:  Porcelain enamel is glass fused to iron at very high temperatures. It is scratch resistant and long lasting with proper care. 

Riess enamel is suitable for the dishwasher (on the gentle cycle), however, we recommend washing manually to preserve its shine.

More Care Tips:

• Wash with the smooth side of a cleaning sponge or a soft brush.
  
• Store the enamel cookware only after it is properly dried. Spots caused by hard water can be easily removed with vinegar and water.
• Avoid using cleaning aids such as wire brushes, steel wool, scouring agents containing harsh abrasives, and cleaning sponges with abrasive particles.
• Enamelware is highly scratch resistant, however metal utensils can leave dark marks. These marks can be removed with a mild abrasive compound made for cleaning enamel, or a paste made of baking soda and dish soap. We recommend using wooden or silicone cooking implements on your enamel to avoid these marks.
• If rust forms on an exposed or rolled rim, this can be easily removed with dishwashing soap. The open rim can be greased with cooking oil from time to time.

Further Reading: Riess is a European company with a long history. Its roots date back to the year 1550, when the Riess family founded a pan forge in Ybbsitz, Austria. This is where production of the high-quality porcelain enamel kitchenware known as Riess Enamelware began in 1922. 

Today, the company is ninth-generation family run and remains the only porcelain cookware company in Austria. They make all their enamelware in a carbon-neutral facility using locally-generated hydro power from the Ybbs river.