The Truth About Pepper Mills…
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Pepper mills are really rather simple devices. They use durable hardened steel grinders with the more high quality grinders having two levels of grinding. The first just splits the peppercorns and the second grinds it more finely. These style mills generally come with a lifetime guarantee.
To fill the mill, remove the top nut and fill then replace the nut. Turn the mill upside down and turn in a clockwise motion to grind.
Your mill will never need washed, but you can place a drop of mineral oil on the top nut and rub it down into the wood of the sides.
You should frequently use your mill to ensure your peppercorns stay fresh. If you rarely use the mill, you shouldn’t put many peppercorns it at a time. The peppercorn should be stored in airtight container away from sunlight and in the freezer is actually ideal.
Never put salt in a pepper mill, salt mills are made with a different grinding device and salt is very corrosive on your pepper mill.
Here are a few mills for your consideration:
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“Never put salt in a pepper mill, salt mills are made with a different grinding device and salt is very corrosive on your pepper mill.”
Hmm… did not know that.
Yes, Salt mills are generally made with stainless steel which is less likely to corrode where as pepper mills are made with hardened steel which will crack the more hard peppercorns.