We clicked through and counted 46 grind settings that Männkitchen says run from a fine size 8 through an incredibly coarse size 60. In addition to the sheer amount of pepper you can get with minimal effort, this grinder also offers a lot of variation in grind size.

While the Pepper Cannon can grind out a larger volume of pepper in considerably less time and with considerably less effort than anything else we tested, it is also suitable for adding just a dash of pepper to a finished plate, as long as you proceed with a very light touch we’re talking a half grind.

And while we do like them, there are several high-quality options at much lower price points. As you’ll see below there are some incredibly pricey pepper mills, which provide a veritable typhoon of black pepper. We think grinding fresh pepper is so important that you shouldn’t just invest in a pepper mill, but another separate spice grinder as well. It should be easy to refill and controlled enough not to spray pepper everywhere during or after using.ĭespite the fact that it’s a kitchen tool you will use nearly every day, so many people choose chintzy pepper mills that dull quickly and are prone to breaking. The best pepper grinder will be one that’s versatile enough to season a whole roast or add a sprinkle of pepper to a finished pasta dish. That’s because the pre-ground stuff or what you get from some random pepper shaker loses its flavor rather quickly (if it hasn’t lost it already by the time you get it off the grocery store shelf). Freshly ground pepper should not be a luxury, it should be the standard way you season your dishes.

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