Whether you know it or not, there are a bunch of differences between salt & pepper mills and salt and pepper shakers, but the biggest difference is the grinding mechanism.
Mills have a grinding mechanism that allows the user to grind fresh pepper and sea salt over food for seasoning. This is beneficial because they typically produce more flavor when compared to salt and pepper shakers that have pre-ground spices. Some people may choose to use a traditional salt and pepper shakers for a number of reasons, but if you are serious about flavor, you might want to make the switch to a mill.
Already using a salt & pepper mill? Keep reading to learn 4 tips and tricks for using your salt and pepper mill.
1. One problem salt and pepper mills seem to face is the grinding process itself and that it “doesn’t work.” Ironically, this is one of the biggest advantages of pepper and salt mills but the also the most misunderstood. The mill’s body should always be turned clockwise and not back and forth or counter clockwise. The body allows to be turned in both directions, but when grinding, it should ONLY be turned clockwise for the longest life and the best performance.
When you go to try to grind your spice and it does not move, your top knob may be screwed down too tight. Simply loosen the top knob and try again until you get the perfect grind. Pepper and salt mills are important for professional chefs and waiters as many recipes call for a specific grind to achieve the right flavor or presentation. If you’re looking for a quality commercial pepper mill that would work well in a restaurant kitchen or your own home, check out our mills.
2. It’s important to use the highest of quality salt crystals and peppercorns with your salt and pepper mills. Poor spices often contain impurities that can clog a mill’s grinding mechanism. The peppercorns you choose will depend on the recipe and taste you’re looking for. No matter the quality salt crystals and peppercorns you use in ELLEMENTT Mills, you can trust that your mill won’t quickly clog from impurities and instead may have a long-lasting lifetime with proper care.
3. Don’t fill your mill too high. Remember that you need to leave about ½ -¼ room at the top so the peppercorns can move freely while grinding. The grinding mechanism won’t be able to work properly without the proper amount of room. This means that you will have to fill it more often, but ELLEMENTT mills accounts for this extra space that is needed and it is taken into account in the design.
- Pepper mills need to be stored in a dry, room-temperature environment. The peppercorns will swell in a humid climate, potentially causing your mill to jam when it is being used. If this happens, simply turn the mill upside down and give the bottom several light taps. This should knock the peppercorn loose and out of the grinder. If it fails to come loose, you’re peppercorns have likely swelled:/ To fix this issue, just open the mill and remove some of the peppercorns by hand. Make sure you always leave some space in the spice chamber to allow for some forgiveness of swelling of peppercorns.
- Use a high quality mill. ELLEMENTT sells the only truly high-quality salt/pepper mill on the market today. Professional chefs will go through many mills in a career, but will only ever need to purchase one our mills. Home chefs benefit from the same “buy once and buy well” philosophy too, as we offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our products. Most the salt/pepper mills on the market use dull cast, pressed metal or plastic grinding mechanisms. All ELLEMENTT mills are precision machined out of billet stainless steel to be razor sharp. ELLEMENTT mills are made out of industrial grade billet aluminum and then hard anodize them black (for pepper) or silver (for salt), and are sealed with o’rings and valves to keep the spice fresh. It’s time to forget the rest and get the best.
From unique designs to classic table staples, you’ll find a mill that will fit your decor and needs. When you shop ELLEMENTT products, you will find the salt and pepper mill you’re looking for. Click here to view our products and find the mill that works for you.
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