Easy to fill clear acrylic chambers with large capacity make this elegantly designed duo salt and pepper mill a must-have accessory on your dining table, providing seasoning for all your favourite meals. To fill simply unscrew the mill. You can keep an eye on the level of your salt and pepper using the clear acrylic as an ideal viewing window

Whether you're entertaining a dinner party or just in need of an everyday kitchen companion, Le Creuset's reliable and beautifully crafted pepper mill is the winner. This attractive acrylic dual-grinder comes filled with salt and pepper, so it's ready for your kitchen or table as soon as it arrives. It's simple to use, and both sides work the same: Hold the bottom and middle, and twist to grind. Then flip it over, and hold the bottom and middle, and twist again to grind the other spice. There's a simple adjuster knob that lets you switch from coarse to fine grinds on each end, though we found it a bit difficult to understand which setting we were on since it’s not labeled. The grinds produced were pretty consistent and uniform throughout, especially on the fine setting. Providing superior seasoning, this duo mill features an adjustable grinding function offering fine and coarse seasoning to suit your family’s preferences A fun gift for friends who cook, this mill comes with interchangeable pods so one grinder can handle different types of peppercorns—or other types of whole spices that require grinding. It’s battery-operated, so it’s great when you need a lot of spice, and also ideal for one-handed use (though batteries are not included).It’s easy to add a dash of salt, pepper, herbs or spices to your food with Cuisinart’s Rechargeable Seasoning Mill. With a removable container at either end, just fill with your seasoning, adjust the ceramic grinders between coarse and fine, and press the button to add flavour to your food. Peugeot mills are made in France, and each mill is tested before it leaves the factory. As a result, you’re likely to find peppercorns or ground pepper in the mill when it arrives, and you can be sure the mechanism will work exactly as it should. With testing, we found that the grinder excelled at fine and medium grinds, producing very consistent ground pepper. The coarse grinds were not as uniform, but still acceptable. You can select one of six settings from fine to coarse or choose a setting in between those, for precise control of the grind. In tests, adjustments were incredibly easy to make, and it was always clear what setting you were on. A huge bonus, considering that was not the case with many of the pepper mills we tested. We also liked that the knob turned smoothly and the mill itself was comfortable to hold, thanks to its tapered body and smooth finish. Just note: The small profile coupled with the long crank arm may feel a bit cumbersome and awkward, particularly at first. However, we found that the dial being made out of rubber made for an easier and more comfortable grip. We also highlighted how durable this pepper mill was—it survived several drops from the counter and felt long-lasting.

These little grinders are ready to travel, whether it’s to work, on a road trip, or just to Grandma’s house to surreptitiously add some flavor to lunch. They’re also adorable to put at each place setting for a party and to give as party favors when dinner is done. They’re easy to use one-handed, so they’re great in the kitchen, too, to add a finishing touch to plates as they’re headed to the dining room. These are clear, making it easy to see which is salt and which is pepper, and they come with a clear stand to keep them neatly in place wherever they rest. Though it can technically be set for as many as 33 different grind sizes from fine to coarse, we noticed that it’s not clear what setting you’re on without a little trial and error—a pro and a con all at once. For convenience, the pepper mill also has a pop-out grinding mechanism that makes it easier to clean if that's ever necessary.You should never grind salt in a pepper mill. The grinding mechanism for pepper mills is designed differently from their salt grinding counterparts. Salt will corrode a metal pepper mill grinder, causing it to rust and break. Since the chamber is the entire length of the pepper mill, it holds almost 1/2 cup of peppercorns. Also nice: This beautiful pepper mill is available in several different stains, and the company makes smaller pepper mills as well as salt mills to suit every dining table.

We’ve probably all made the rookie mistake of over-pouring salt from a faulty container, without proper grind control. With this mill you don’t have to worry about over-seasoning as the ceramic grinding plates ensure precise grind control each time, adjusting easily between fine and coarse settings. Sara Tane wrote the Buying Guide portion of this article. She has written for numerous food publications and has contributed to The Spruce Eats since October 2020. She not only holds a dual bachelor's degree in food studies and global studies from UNC, Chapel Hill but also earned a culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. If you’re looking for a way to make your life easier in the kitchen, the salt and pepper mill is specially designed with simple one-touch operation, so there’s no need for any sore wrists from relentless milling. To use, simply point the end down you’d like to season with, and press the button to dispense.Pepper mills can and should be cleaned regularly, ideally after every peppercorn refill. To clean a pepper mill, open the pepper mill, and dump any leftover peppercorns, shells, and residue. With a very small dry brush or pipe cleaner, you can wipe out any remaining residue. If the pepper mill is very dirty, it can be rinsed out with warm water. Allow the pepper mill to dry thoroughly to prevent pepper caking and rusting before adding new peppercorns and reassembling.

Cavaletto Duo Salt & Pepper Mill Sophisticated electronic salt and pepper mills adds a touch of class when seasoning your favourite meals Ditch the batteries as the Cuisinart Seasoning Mill is fully rechargeable. With up to 20 minutes use on a full charge, there’s plenty of time to see you through your cooking and seasoning at the dinner table. Looking good on your worktop, the compact charging station will also catch any loose grinds to help your surfaces stay clean too. The Oxo Good Grips Pepper Grinder is professional-looking, efficient, and affordable. While most grinders have their grinding mechanism on the bottom, this one has the grinder on top, which means you won’t leave bits of ground pepper behind when you set the grinder down—a design feature that makes this model a standout. The outside of the peppermill should be wiped down regularly. Use a warm, damp cloth and a vinegar/water mix. "For cleaning, I never use water to clean the mechanical parts," says culinary instructor Sylvain Girard. "Use compressed air occasionally if you have that option. Water can ruin the grinding mechanism if not dried properly." What is the difference between a pepper mill and a pepper grinder?To fill, you simply unscrew the entire grinding mechanism from the body of the grinder so you have a wide opening to pour in the salt or pepper, and because the body of the grinder is clear acrylic, you can see at a glance how much salt or pepper is left.