Good pepper mill?

[theTastyCat]

Hey all! I recently broke my salt mill (crappy plastic internals) and the pepper mill is nothing to write home about; it takes a really long time to grind pepper onto both sides of four steaks. And my wrists are worn out by the end! Have you all got good pepper mills? I think perhaps something with a crank rather than a spin-top would be so much better. There is a thread from seven years ago about pepper mills, but I can't help but think that there may have been some innovations since then.

Would be most grateful for your wisdom, dear Brethren!

[Pocchampion]

I use a Turkish coffee mill to grind pepper and love it. My mill is 25 years old and never any issues. Brass internals push the price to $100 but I consider it cheap since I do not think I will ever break it.

[Vision]

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/graviti-electric-salt-and-pepper-mills/?pkey=e%7Celectronic%2Bpepper%7C52%7CpriceDesc%7C4 294967249%7Cviewall%7C24%7C%252Felectronic-pepper%252Fcooks-tools%7C40&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||Category-_-Cooks%27%20Tools-_-NoMerchRules

[Hoosier1960]

I got this one on a recommendation. Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips Pepper Grinder: Pepper Mills: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31euuV4CZ6L.@@AMEPARAM@@31euuV4CZ6L
I actually bought mine at Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati.

[Ribeye Republic]

I use battery powered salt and pepper grinders. Found them on Amazon.

[Beerbecue]

My personal favorite-

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/armedgardener/SampPgrinders001_zps0631eb3e.jpg (http://s130.photobucket.com/user/armedgardener/media/SampPgrinders001_zps0631eb3e.jpg.html)

[Ol'Joe]

I got a good grinder several years back from Penzey Spices, well made and reasonably priced.

[BruceB]

I've had this one for about 5 years and no problems.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Magnum-Plus-0/

[Smoking Bruin]

My personal favorite-

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/armedgardener/SampPgrinders001_zps0631eb3e.jpg (http://s130.photobucket.com/user/armedgardener/media/SampPgrinders001_zps0631eb3e.jpg.html)

That what I use too!

[Smoke Dawg]

I use the turkish coffee grinder as well. Have a few for differrent spices.

You can get good deals on Ebay or other sites

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/turkish-coffee-grinder

[Jason TQ]

I've had this one for about 5 years and no problems.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Magnum-Plus-0/

Unicorn rock. Easy to adjust grind size and each twist grinds a lot. Better than any other expensive fancy grinders I've tried from high end stores.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Keytop-0/
Amazon.com: Unicorn KeyTop Pepper Mill, Black: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21pl%2BHPx%2BKL.@@AMEPARAM@@21pl%2BHPx%2BKL

[TonyT]

I have bad wrists, so moved away from the traditional style grinders to the one with an arm. This is a cheap one that I've really liked. You can grind a lot of pepper fairly quick and it can go from fairly fine to pretty coarse.

Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill: Pepper Grinder: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31%2B7RmAgcbL.@@AMEPARAM@@31%2B7RmAgcbL

[Whippingwater]

I've made a lot of peppermills and use the Crush Grind mechanisms. Ceramic, ratcheting and adjustment is on the bottom. Make a nice clean mill. Crush Grind mills come with a 20 year warranty.

[BevoBurn96]

I recommend Perfex salt and pepper mills. Can be used for other spices too. You can find them on Amazon among other retailers.

[alecksjaycubs]

These are Cooks Illustrated winners.
http://www.coleandmason.com/en-us/index.php

And this my fav :wink:
http://youtu.be/kqadY4DUZVQ

[Win nut]

I use a Hario ceramic coffee mill skerton. Amazon has them for $30-35, it works very well easy to adjust the grind size.

[food4thot]

Have been through a bunch of pepper mills because I was looking for a good salt grinder. Kuhn Rikon is the best I've found for salt, pepper, and spices. The ones I have are maybe 8 years old and they have since changed the design. Mine are loaded through a small plug in the bottom. New ones load from the top but have the same quality adjustable ceramic grinding innards.

http://us.kuhnrikon.com/us/en/products/cooks-tools/grinders.html#5a43c349-2c7e-40ff-b85f-cf94f72a2973

If the KR mills ever break for some reason I will not hesitate to order new ones. They will do any grind you want.

[AussieMatt]

I have Peugeot salt and peppers mills, both more than 15 years old and they works as well now as they did when I bought them.

[LYU370]

From the last testing by America's Test Kitchen in 2013. Their 1996 & 2007 champ was the Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - WINNER
Cole & Mason Derwent Gourmet Precision Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★

RECOMMENDED
Peugeot Daman u’Select Shaftless Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★½
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★★

RECOMMENDED
Trudeau Easy Grind 6½-Inch Pepper Mill (Crank Style)
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★½
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★★

RECOMMENDED
Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★★

RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS
Vic Firth 8-Inch Federal Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★½

RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS
Unicorn KeyTop Professional Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★½
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★

NOT RECOMMENDED
William Bounds Robo Steel Pepper Mill (Battery Powered)
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★

NOT RECOMMENDED
Peugeot Saint Malo 5.7 Inch Pepper Mill (Crank Style)
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★

NOT RECOMMENDED
Peugeot Elis Sense u’Select Stainless Pepper Mill (Battery Powered)
EASE OF USE
★★
GRIND QUALITY
★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★

NOT RECOMMENDED
William Bounds HM 11-Inch Proview Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★½
GRIND QUALITY
★½
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★

[CraigC]

I gave up trying to find a good pepper mill. Now I just grind what I need in the spice grinder.

[qman]

I use a Turkish coffee mill to grind pepper and love it. My mill is 25 years old and never any issues. Brass internals push the price to $100 but I consider it cheap since I do not think I will ever break it.
This. My Turkish coffee mill is more like 35 years old, and never a problem.

[smokin30-06]

I have used this S&P dual grinder for the past 5 years. I like it and guests like it. I got it from Macys but I didn't see it on their site today.

https://www.katom.com/409-508000.html?zmam=29342707&zmas=1&zmac=32&zmap=409-508000&utm_source=google&utm_medium=adwords&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=COuQ48PTvsQCFZcdgQodWToA6w (https://www.katom.com/409-508000.html?zmam=29342707&zmas=1&zmac=32&zmap=409-508000&utm_source=google&utm_medium=adwords&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=COuQ48PTvsQCFZcdgQodWToA6w)

[snapper-G]

https://www.chefspecialties.com/

This is an outfit in Smethport, PA. I've had one of there mills like forever.

[Oak-n-hickory]

I've used Unicorns for years, now have them filled with different varieties of peppercorns. But for those occasions when you want a finer-ground pepper, the Cole and Mason Derwent unit is excellent. I've never been able to adjust a Unicorn to do a satisfactory fine grind.

[viking72]

Atlas mills.
Later,
Doug

[bbqbull]

I use a Turkish coffee mill to grind pepper and love it. My mill is 25 years old and never any issues. Brass internals push the price to $100 but I consider it cheap since I do not think I will ever break it.

I use the same mill for our pepper grinding. I have had that thing like 12 years and it works great.

I bought mine after destroying several cheaper models that I destroyed over the years. Yes it was pricey but so far fail proof.

[Grain Belt]

I second the OXO Good Grips brand. I have had really good luck with mine and I use it a lot.

[el_matt]

I've got a Vic Firth peppermill. He makes great drumsticks, and a great mill.

Matt

[Sillius Sodus]

These are Cooks Illustrated winners.
http://www.coleandmason.com/en-us/index.php



From the last testing by America's Test Kitchen in 2013.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - WINNER
Cole & Mason Derwent Gourmet Precision Pepper Mill
EASE OF USE
★★★
GRIND QUALITY
★★★
FINE-GRIND SPEED
★★


You could go with one of the many suggestions here...or you could go with the pick chosen by the people who use one in their profession every single day.

Or, you could go with the grinder from the guy that makes drum sticks. :laugh: :doh:

[Cast Iron Chef]

I third the OXO. Have the salt and pepper work great. Got mine at BB&B.

[food4thot]

Have both Peugeot and OXO grinders. Neither work as well as Kuhn Rikon.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3921/14830728132_156d1c1743_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oAxmMb)

[Steam67]

Another vote here for the Unicorn Magnum. I've had mine around 4 years, and it is still awesome. It can really crank out the pepper. Only drawback is that the adjustment screw works itself loose and the grind gets bigger, but every few days or so I just give it a little half twist and we're all good again.

[lantern]

I've had this one for about 5 years and no problems.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Magnum-Plus-0/

Best one I've ever used.

[Meatguyver]

I use a Kuhn Rikon my wife and i found at Marshalls for $20 8 years ago. The burr is ceramic and sits brindin surface up. Easy to adjust with a turn of the knob. Awesome mill. Amazon.com: Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder, Black: Spice Mills: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Kv7vjFmnL.@@AMEPARAM@@31Kv7vjFmnL

[effinUker]

I got a couple of these. Ceramic innards and stupid cheap. One for sea salt, one for pepper.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10152875/

[Gyosa]

I'll second the Hario ....
Ceramic burrs are the bomb !
Grinds anything from peppercorns to spices to coffee , infinitely adjustable....

-bk


I use a Hario ceramic coffee mill skerton. Amazon has them for $30-35, it works very well easy to adjust the grind size.

[landarc]

I am another Unicorn user, never been disappointed with them

Oh, for grinding black pepper for rubs and such, I use a cheap electric burr grinder for coffee, it was under $60 and it grinds up medium coarse black pepper in a jiffy.

[marubozo]

I've got a Vic Firth peppermill. He makes great drumsticks, and a great mill.

Matt

Same here. I'd be lost without my Vic.

[zane2015]

I have bad wrists, so moved away from the traditional style grinders to the one with an arm. This is a cheap one that I've really liked. You can grind a lot of pepper fairly quick and it can go from fairly fine to pretty coarse.

Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill: Pepper Grinder: Kitchen & Dining (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Mill/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=pd_sim_k_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YNHRAWZ7VKPAA2YDBS8)

I have 8 of these. Ceramic internals. They rock for the price. I use a coffee bean grinder for rubs and cracking (quick pulse.) I buy most of my spices whole.

[CakeM1x]

I've had this one for about 5 years and no problems.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Magnum-Plus-0/
^I have 3 pepper mills and this is my favorite.

Mother in law bought me the electric pepper grinder but it is to slow if you want more pepper(http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/graviti-electric-salt-and-pepper-mills/?pkey=e%7Celectronic%2Bpepper%7C52%7CpriceDesc%7C4 294967249%7Cviewall%7C24%7C%252Felectronic-pepper%252Fcooks-tools%7C40&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||Category-_-Cooks%27%20Tools-_-NoMerchRules)

3rd is a pampered chef one my mom gave me which is decent.

[food4thot]

This is my favorite pepper grinder but the thing weighs about 12 pounds and is difficult to hold over a steak

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7613/16900648616_596d22ff18_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rKsf2o)

[NeilH]

The Kuhn Ricon is $15 on eBay. Think I'll get one to go with my garlic press.

[bking]

I've had this one for about 5 years and no problems.

http://www.unicornmills.com/Magnum-Plus-0/

I'm a huge fresh pepper guy. only way i'll use it, use it alot. i've had every different kind of mill that was bragged upon, including electric.

i've got four or five magnums, and for me they are the gold standard. Simple, fast grinding.