How to Crush Ice Without a Blender

1. Place the ice cubes in a sturdy freezer bag or wrap them in a kitchen towel.

2. Place the bag or towel on a cutting board or other flat surface.

3. Use a rolling pin or mallet to crush the ice. You may need to apply a fair amount of force, so be sure to use a heavy rolling pin or mallet.

4. Continue crushing the ice until it is the desired consistency.

Using a Meat Tenderizer

1. Place the ice cubes in a sturdy freezer bag.

2. Use a meat tenderizer to crush the ice. The tenderizer's spikes will help to break up the ice cubes.

3. Continue crushing the ice until it is the desired consistency.

Using a Food Processor

1. Place the ice cubes in a food processor.

2. Pulse the food processor until the ice is crushed. Be careful not to over-process the ice, or it will turn into snow.

3. Transfer the crushed ice to a bowl or other container.

Using a Blender

1. Place the ice cubes in a blender.

2. Turn the blender on and off several times until the ice is crushed. Be careful not to over-blend the ice, or it will turn into snow.

3. Transfer the crushed ice to a bowl or other container.

Tips

*To make crushed ice for drinks, use a blender or food processor.

*To make crushed ice for snow cones, use a meat tenderizer or rolling pin.

*If you don't have any of these tools, you can also crush ice by putting it in a sturdy bag and hitting it with a hammer.