Peppercorn grinder recommendations

Captainjimpark · March 2018

hello everyone
can someone recommend a power peppercorn grinder,I’ve bought a couple manual ones and they just don’t work well,one was from Walmart the other was a high dollar hardwood from the spice house both huge disappointments

buzd504 · March 2018

All the power grinders I've had eat batteries. I like the manual ones.

Captainjimpark · March 2018

buzd504 said:

All the power grinders I've had eat batteries. I like the manual ones.

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Both of these are useless, the one on the right was like 50 bucks or close to it

blasting · March 2018

Oxxo pepper grinder solved it for me. Not fancy, but it works well. Just picked up a second one for outside.

NPHuskerFL · March 2018

Manual grinder or pestle and mortar.

Captainjimpark · March 2018

blasting said:

Oxxo pepper grinder solved it for me. Not fancy, but it works well. Just picked up a second one for outside.

Ok try one thanks

Botch · March 2018

Cole & Mason:
https://www.amazon.com/COLE-MASON-Derwent-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B003OICYZO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521394691&sr=1-4&keywords=pepper+grinder+cole+and+mason
It won the shootout at Cook's Illustrated, adjusts for different levels of grind really easy, you don't lose that adjustment when you refill it, and you don't refill it very often, it holds a yuge amount of peppercorns. $25.
I've owned about six different models before this, I'm done shopping. Recommended.

GrillSgt · March 2018

As said above - OXO. Matching grinders for sea salt and peppercorns.

stlcharcoal · March 2018

This is the one that won on ATK / CI years ago. It's kind of a pain in the butt to fill, but its grinds like crazy.

https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521394980&sr=1-5&keywords=pepper+grinder+unicorn

Focker · March 2018

I'vd had the larger unicorn magnum for quite some time now. Keep it full of white pepper from the Asian store on the cheap. Worth every single penny.

I hacked off the top of a 1L plastic pop bottle as a makeshift loading funnel.

It's in the essential kitchen tool category IMO.

Rick B's looks solid too. I like how he grinds it in the container, then adds what he wants.
https://www.peppermate.com/products/traditional-peppermill

DoubleEgger · March 2018

Sometimes I wish mine were electric so I could use it one handed when seasoning meats etc.

Mattman3969 · March 2018

Botch said:

Cole & Mason:
https://www.amazon.com/COLE-MASON-Derwent-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B003OICYZO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521394691&sr=1-4&keywords=pepper+grinder+cole+and+mason
It won the shootout at Cook's Illustrated, adjusts for different levels of grind really easy, you don't lose that adjustment when you refill it, and you don't refill it very often, it holds a yuge amount of peppercorns. $25.
I've owned about six different models before this, I'm done shopping. Recommended.

That is what I have and really like.

Captainjimpark · March 2018

Botch said:

Cole & Mason:
https://www.amazon.com/COLE-MASON-Derwent-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B003OICYZO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521394691&sr=1-4&keywords=pepper+grinder+cole+and+mason
It won the shootout at Cook's Illustrated, adjusts for different levels of grind really easy, you don't lose that adjustment when you refill it, and you don't refill it very often, it holds a yuge amount of peppercorns. $25.
I've owned about six different models before this, I'm done shopping. Recommended.

@Botch many thanks,I just ordered one.

Teefus · March 2018

I have a pair of Zassenhaus manual grinders from Germany. When your grinder works properly, you don’t need power. These are real performers. Dial in any size grind from cracked to dust. About $32 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013SSW80/ref=asc_df_B0013SSW805407971/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0013SSW80&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198068964911&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2170931620284102782&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016285&hvtargid=pla-511514470072

GrateEggspectations · March 2018

This one works great and was on sale at Canadian Tire for $6 CAD or so, if I recall correctly.

Bonus - It’s sure to raise an eyebrow or two at the dinner table.

I see that it’s currently unavailable on Amazon.com.

Hairless_Hand · March 2018

I have a Peugeot pepper mill and another one for salt. The pepper mill is fine but the salt grinder is useless.

GrateEggspectations · March 2018

GrateEggspectations said:

This one works great and was on sale at Canadian Tire for $6 CAD or so, if I recall correctly.

Bonus - It’s sure to raise an eyebrow or two at the dinner table.

I see that it’s currently unavailable on Amazon.com.

....Forgot to mention that when I make big batches of 50/50 fresh ground pepper and coarse salt, this is a real forearm-saver. The only downside in that context is the small capacity for pepper.

Mikeymise · March 2018

Peugeot is the best. Mine was a gift about 15 years ago. Made of cherry wood. Looks great, works even better. And, I reach for it every day. So, even if it retails for $60, it works out to less than .01 cents per use. Sometimes it pays to get the best.

HeavyG · March 2018

I've acquired a few pepper mills/grinders over the years including some nice Peugeot's but a few years ago I bought one of these Oxo's to keep outside and it turns out it is now the pepper mill I use almost all the time indoors or out:

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521404002&sr=1-4&keywords=oxo+pepper+grinder

Carolina Q · March 2018

I've always heard that Peugeot mills were overrated and far overpriced. Never owned one though.

I like the look of that Zassenhaus, but I'm not so sure I want another crank mill. I have one like these, but don't care for the torque created by the crank.
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My favorite mill won't help here at all. Found it on the clearance rack at Marshall's or maybe TJ Maxx. No brand. Made of bamboo with a plastic grinding mechanism. Thought it looked cool and it was $2!! Had it for at least 10 years and use it daily. Can't believe the mechanism still grinds! I have several mills, but that's the one I reach for first.

Eoin · March 2018

I never use a grinder now, a pestle and mortar works better if you need a decent quantity of pepper.

DMW · March 2018

DoubleEgger said:

Sometimes I wish mine were electric so I could use it one handed when seasoning meats etc.

One handed meat seasoning... So much that could be done here..

gdenby · March 2018

I have an old Peugot hand grinder we were given for our wedding 40+ years ago. Still works well. Gifted a newer model that is adjustable to my daughter and SIL. A friend of theirs who is one of the top cooks in the area said "I want that!" So I bought one for myself. It rocks. From dust fine to gritty sand w. just a twist. Hoping it lasts as long as its predecessor.

I tried one inexpensive power grind, don't recall the brand or price, other than it was around $40. Pretty much mashed up the pepper or other spices. I suppose a fine coffee grinder like a Barzatta would do a good job, but sort of like using a semi-truck when a pick-up would do.

Have a marble mortar~pestle for use w. spice combinations. Elbow grease to use, and easy wash out.

Theophan · March 2018

Like others above, I usually prefer manual, but when I have a whole lotta peppercorns to grind, or ANY spice, I use my Cuisinart Coffee Grinder. Works in seconds.

icemncmth · March 2018

I have and used this one. You can grind into the cup and measure what you need.

PepperMate Traditional Pepper Mill- Manual High Volume Peppercorns and Salt Grinder with Ergonomic Turnkey Handle and Ceramic Precision Mechanism with Adjustable Grind for the Gourmet Chef (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LEQLB8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DXURAb6T3DS2P

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