Best pepper mills according to redditors
We found 151 Reddit comments discussing the best pepper mills. We ranked the 65 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 151 Reddit comments discussing the best pepper mills. We ranked the 65 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You can use this one
http://www.amazon.com/Camera-Lens-Pepper-Mill-Grinder/dp/B00B0JQY64
Pepper mills with the handle are unreal once you start using them. I would highly recommend anyone to start with this bad boy.
Once you use a grinder with a handle, there is no going back, especially when seasoning large quantities of meats for parties... makes it enjoyable again!
At $40, its certainly a luxury or optional purchase. HOWEVER, you can get reusable salt or pepper grinders for $9 on amazon.
For thr price of two prefilled pepper grinders, you gain the ability to grind any peppercorns for years. Considering that you can then choose what pepper you want (there are actually many varieties and blends of peppercorns), and the fact that you're not throwing out glass and plastic into landfills at regular intervals, its a worthy purchase.
And if you dont use pepper enough to go through prefilled ones at least twice a year, you more than likely eat out too much or dont season your food at all.
Edit: cheapest one I've found on Amazon that's actually 4 stars or above is only $5 with free shipping.
Miuniu Seasoning Pepper Spices Grinder Mill Bottles Glass Kitchen Tools Mandolines & Slicers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NC2LN7H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7mOUDbSHEJ9KF
IMO: Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9" Black
http://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N
I had been struggling to find a pepper mill that could handle tellichery well and eventually settled on the Unicorn Magnum. At first I thought it was overpriced but I'm actually very impressed with it so far. I've been using it nearly every day for about four months now with no problems.
I have this one, it is so fucking ugly I almost returned it the second I got the package. But I LOVE it, it works way better than my last expensive pepper grinder.
https://www.amazon.com/COLE-MASON-Oxley-Handed-Pepper/dp/B00LK07UMA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478127221&sr=8-2&keywords=one+handed+pepper+mill
I'm really surprised no one has mentioned a Magnum grinder yet. They're pretty much the best, and it's what Alton Brown personally recommends.
You could take clarified butter with you. Without the milk proteins, it will last a lot longer, its way easier to cook with as the smoke point is like 450F.
You could store it in one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Gear-Silicone-Containers-Assorted/dp/B006ZTBVX0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1406293020&sr=8-6&keywords=squeezable+tubes
Also, related to biketouring kitchen stuff, these are awesome: http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Handed-Pepper-Grinder-Assorted/dp/B002QS56QW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406293096&sr=8-2&keywords=kikkerland+pepper
I'm happy with my Atlas pepper mill. I like the traditional look and sturdy feel and the brass has picked up a nice patina over the years.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00015USPQ/ref=psdcmw_15850251_t2_B0000DI5CC
This is the cadillac of pepper grinders.
http://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/
I’m gonna come in with the best pepper grinder I have ever used and I find to be widely recommended
Unicorn Magnum Pepper Mill 6" Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GSR76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sWLUDb2PDC2GM
This is a very good pepper grinder. I have had one (the 6" version) for a few years and am very happy with it. A minor gripe is it hard to refill without spilling peppercorns, and it is easy to open the filler cover when you are grinding. Cook's Illustrated had it as their top rated grinder, and then replaced it in favor of the Cole and Mason Derwent. I have used the Cole and Mason, and it is a very good grinder as well.
You can get a decent pepper grinder for less though. I decided I wanted a grinder for white pepper, and picked up an Oxo Lewis Pepper Mill. The Oxo will probably not last as long, since it has a lot of plastic parts, but so far it has worked just as well for a lot less money.
First, get an excellent quality pepper mill. It will last you forever and fresh ground pepper should be the first spice on this list. I like the Unicorn Magnum Plus 9" Black. Link below....I swear it's not porn. And then go get some good salt.
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469398982&sr=8-1&keywords=black+9+in+pepper+mill
It's a Unicorn pepper mill for sure, I have the same one. Works great. https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N
OXO Good Grips Lewis Pepper Mill
https://smile.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM
It’s easy to grind a lot of pepper very quickly, and is also easy to clean.
(Fixed link)
https://www.amazon.com/MASON-Handed-Pepper-Grinder-Stainless/dp/B00LK07UMA
These don't suck, but they're not as good as an old fashioned pepper mill.
Most grocery stores sell a one time use pepper mill. Personally I invested once in a decent refillable one and buy peppercorn in bulk.
Something like this should do the trick. You can find bulk peppercorn online as well but its common in most grocery stores where I live.
This is the only one I buy. Cheap and effective. I've had mine for years, and when it wears out I'll buy another one exactly like it.
I cook a LOT and really appreciate a good kitchen tool. Recently I got this pepper mill not thinking it would be anything but a cool pepper mill but after decades of buying the pepper corns in the cheap pepper mills at Costco, i decided to invest. Holy crap is this thing good! I can pepper my whole plate with one turn. When I am using it in the kitchen, I am amazed at how much pepper comes out with each turn. It is truly amazing!
Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9" Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_JY8sECrb93RuD
I've never used a powered pepper mill that I really liked. I really good high end manual mill will put out a ton of pepper though. I have a Unicorn Magnum and it just chews through pepper. (It doesn't come in stainless sadly)
http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Handed-Pepper-Grinder-Assorted/dp/B002QS56QW/ref=pd_sim_k_3
Good advice. This one has served me well for eight years and I think it meets all of those requirements.
I have this; I think it's all metal.
This is my hack for grinding lots of pepper. I'm not a fan of the twisty-top style pepper mills in the first place, but they're especially ill-suited for massive pepper needs. And if you're doing this regularly enough, get a coffee mill that's dedicated to taking care of spices and use that.
I would suggest the oxo pepper grinder. Fresh ground pepper for fuckin life.
If you want suggestions on pepper to grind, try Tellicherry peppercorns.
Not a pro but THIS kills it.
http://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=pd_sbs_k_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=07PGVJ18A9Z1H9P8MP1S
I use an OXO, but a different model. It can be a little tricky to fill if you're using a big jar of whole peppercorns, but I'll take that for how easy it is to grind with this style of grinder and the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nQlkub1ZJRFWQ
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1466042588&sr=8-27&keywords=pepper+grinder+black
Had it for about 3 years now. Still working as well as the day I got it.
Atlas Pepper Mills. Several sizes and mechanisms are tool steel. Bodies are brass or copper depending on the model. Have had and used one daily for over 15 years with no issue. They sell the at Williams and Sonoma....also on Amazon here. Very durable.
Pepper Mill Imports Atlas Pepper Mill, Copper, 9" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H4QEZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_erLnDb8T9QNPR
There was a post here recently praising the Unicorn pepper mill.
I prefer whole pepper freshly ground, but I keep pre-ground on hand as well. Although coarsely ground pepper is going to pack a bigger punch when you bite into it, fresh ground tastes better because it hasn't had a chance to stale, especially if you store it in your freezer. I really want to get a sturdy hand grinder that has a crank, similar to this, because the ones you just twist feel like they take forever to get the amount of pepper I want.
I prefer having a crank on my pepper mill with a large capacity and variety of grind settings. I'm also a pepperholic, so take my recommendation with a grain of salt. Atlas Pepper Mill to the rescue. Only gripe is that the securing nut comes loose. I could add a crush washer come to think of it...
For salt I use a salt pig and seldom season beyond how the dish is prepared.
Happy to help. It's a Unicorn Magnum mill.
I try to avoid being salty, but when I am, I put my headphones on and try my beast not to hear anyone. Like when people at lab don't pay attention and turn off the sterilizer when my things are still in it, and no one will fess up to say how long its been off.
Ps this is the BIFL grinder Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9" Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FCFBzbDRFVAJA
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Pepper-Mill-Black/dp/B0006GSR76/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536356696&sr=8-1&keywords=unicorn+pepper+mill
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They make a nice salt mill, too. Nylon gears that never rust.
I love my Perfex pepper mill. I have had it for at least a decade and it works the same as when I bought it. I have the 7" version but it comes in a 4.5" and you can get a matching salt mill. I also have mills from oxo Trudeau, and Peugeot. None of them come close to the Perfex imo.
Here is an Amazon link,
http://www.amazon.com/Perfex-Crank-Pepper-Mill-4-5-Inch/dp/B002OOVBEO/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418157492&sr=1-1&keywords=perfex+pepper+mill
Here's the correct link. I bought one of these at the beginning of the summer, and I still really like it. It can grind a lot of pepper quickly, and the price can't be beat. It's not sturdy enough to last a lifetime, but I'd be happy to replace it every few years.
I have arthritis in my hands pretty badly and in my thumb pad joint. I have a Peugeot that I have had for about 20 years and Love it!
I have this style. (paid a lot more for it those years ago)
https://www.amazon.com/Peugeot-23317-USelect-9-Inch-Natural/dp/B000RAC7U4/
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Maybe a style like this one would better suit you?
https://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Mill-Imports-Atlas-Copper/dp/B0000DI5CC/
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But I really love my Peugeot and have never regretted having it.
The Unicorn Magnum that another commenter mentioned is amazing. Highly recommend. I've broken every pepper grinder I've had before this with my somehow-very-aggressive grinding, but this one has lasted me over a year so far!
You should exchange it for this
These are my favorite pepper mills for things like that. Boring looking, but the grinder portion is ceramic and they work faster than most mills.
This one is my favorite pepper grinder. it has a crank, and it grinds pepper like corn through a goose.
their testing notes
> At the end of testing, we finally found a winner to best the Unicorn Magnum Plus. The carbon steel grind mechanism in our winning model features seven large grooves on the nut (most have only five) that taper into finer grooves at the base. These allow it to swiftly channel peppercorns toward the deep, sharp serrations on its ring, for fast, efficient grinding. Its spring provides just the right tension to bring the nut and the ring the appropriate distance together (or apart) to create a uniform grind in each of its six fixed, clearly marked grind sizes. We also appreciated its clear acrylic body, which allows you to track when you need a refill.
At the end of testing, we finally found a winner to best the Unicorn Magnum Plus. The carbon steel grind mechanism in our winning model features seven large grooves on the nut (most have only five) that taper into finer grooves at the base. These allow it to swiftly channel peppercorns toward the deep, sharp serrations on its ring, for fast, efficient grinding. Its spring provides just the right tension to bring the nut and the ring the appropriate distance together (or apart) to create a uniform grind in each of its six fixed, clearly marked grind sizes. We also appreciated its clear acrylic body, which allows you to track when you need a refill.
UPDATE: JULY 2013
The test kitchen puts all its favorite equipment to heavy daily use, and our winning Derwent pepper mill from Cole & Mason is no exception. As a result, we’ve noticed that the black dots marking the grind size settings have worn off this pepper mill over the last several months. As an interim solution to the problem, Cole & Mason has changed to hammering in the dot markings on this pepper mill. Later this year, this mill will feature laser-etched markings, according to a company spokesman. We plan to test it and report our findings at that time.
OTHER RUNNER-UPS:
> Our old favorite remains fast and efficient, with a generous capacity and a smooth operation, but its “fine” grind looked more like medium. There are no fixed grind settings, requiring trial and error to get the right grind size, and the loading ring twisted open during grinding, spilling out peppercorns.
I have the Kyocera everything mill for pepper and it is the best pepper grinder I have ever tried, top notch quality.http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-Everything-Adjustable-Grinder-Black/dp/B001UHNLDU/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1381626017&sr=1-1&keywords=everything+grinder
I can imagine their coffee grinder would be just as great.
This is the exact reason I bought this. Thing feels purpose built for sous vide to me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UQTYYM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the mill. To refill it you screw off the tiny finial at the top and it comes off, the hole is a little larger than a quarter. It's a little messy to pour from a spice jar into the pepper mill without a funnel. I don't want to have to dig out a funnel to pour pepper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013SSW80/ref=mp_s_a_1_2/178-5660991-1311142?qid=1413662662&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40
My father bought me one of these about ten years ago and just had to replace it. The best one I have ever used. The longer handle on it helps you crack it out faster and easier. Also adjustable grinds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H4QEZE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414175435&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40
I researched the various options on Amazon a few months back and went with this one. I only got around to unpacking and filling it a month or so ago, so I don't have any long-term use reports. But it seems fine, functional, and inexpensive. I just wanted a basic, adjustable grinder where I could easily see what's inside (because I keep both black and white pepper around), and this one seems cheap and good enough so far.
atlas mill. there are different colors
My best friend has been using this since before I met him in 1998.
ask for THIS for christmas.
Check this one out, it has a more carpal tunnel friendly handle and it has crazy high output.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Mill/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409797999&sr=8-1&keywords=oxo+pepper+mill
I don't read Cook's Illustrated but Google says that's the one.
Your point about large volume pepper recipes is well taken. I've made the Serious Eats knock-off of Chik-Fil-A's chicken sandwiches before and if I recall correctly the recipe calls for more than 2 tablespoons of ground pepper. We're talking about 30 seconds of work or less with my Magnum.
To be clear, it's this guy here:
Magnum
I don't know electric ones but what about something like
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM
It should be a lot more ergonomic. I see Alton Brown use that style and it looks a lot easier. As for salt, do you need a grinder? Pepper is one story because it goes stale but salt is salt, there is no fresh to grinding it when a shaker does fine. For cooking look into a salt cellar, it stays covered but lets you grab the amount of salt you need, usually people use kosher salt because it is easier to handle but any will work.
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I think I might try
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=zg_bs_15850251_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=06T8VM8928RQC3156287
A little late to this but the Atlas pepper mill is amazing. You can grind a ton of pepper very quickly, so for making spice rubs that call for a lot of pepper they're great. Or if you just really like a lot of pepper. Simple, all metal mechanism that will last.
I've been using the perfex for almost 10 years now. It was $50 when I bought it, now it's $75 but I don't think I'll ever have to replace it.
Pretty good. For real though, if anyone wants a pepper mill that pumps out pepper (very consistant grind too), the Oxo Lewis Pepper Mill is awesome. I have others I use for the diner table, but when I'm making BBQ and need a ton of pepper for rubs, I turn to that guy. Haven't bought disposable grinders in forever, legit ones are cheaper pretty much right away.
These are by far the best ones I've owned, I've had these over 10 years, still work and look as good as ever, had a few people also mention how good they were. You can also buy a nice marble stand for them. Check the links/reviews:
Pepper
[Salt] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/CrushGrind-Apollo-Salt-Stainless-Steel/dp/B0000E5SOA/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZF32KCAKVTNMGK6JJJGW)
[Marble Stand] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marble-Mill-Rest-Glossy-Black-19-6x13-1x1-5cm/dp/B000G04PKU/ref=pd_sim_201_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C85M2DFFQMKQEMRSJX8A)
Edit: I missed your description, anyway these are still great for anyone else looking.
I have one I bought off Amazon since it was the highest rated at the time. I will add the link since I don't want to spell out the very German name. I have used it very hard for about ten years now and it still works like new with ceramic burs.
https://www.amazon.com/Zassenhaus-Kuchenprofi-Speyer-5-1-Inch-Stained/dp/B0013SSW80/ref=zg_bs_15850251_29?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=46D7VDZ459C13END941N
I've had the cheaper OXO one for the last 4 years, and it's got no signs of quitting:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1540051351&sr=1-11&keywords=oxo+pepper
I have one of those Atlas ones. Mine looks like this:
Amazon Link
We've had it for about 8 years now...no complaints at all, except that I grind so much more pepper than I did before. Luckily costco has me covered.
We got a pair of these as wedding gifts 7 years ago and they perform just as well now as they did the day we got them. I use them daily.
Perfex. It's a workhorse, and it's fast. I've used this in restaurant kitchens, and I've never used anything that comes close. Adjustable grind, and you can grind tablespoons of pepper daily. It's expensive, but it's built to professional standards and will be the last mill you ever need to buy.
I spent so much on cheap ones, I should have just sucked it up and bought a really good one in the first place--it would have saved me money. I finally got an Atlas mill. It works better than any other one I've ever used. It grinds very well, and it grinds a reasonable quantity of pepper quickly. And as a bonus, it's gorgeous. The only downside is that it doesn't really do a coarse grind, only fine--but on the occasions when I need it ground that way, I still have my old mortar and pestle.
Look for "kosher salt". It's not kosher, per se, it's used in koshering. Don't bother with pink and yellow and black salt or whatever, unless it's going to be seen. Salt is salt, and those "trace minerals" don't really impart any flavor unless the concentration of the fancy salt is very high (and even then, the thing tastes mostly just salty).
You can get a pepper grinder for a few bucks and then fill it with whole peppercorns at the grocery store. You can also sometimes get the peppercorns in their own grinder.
Glad I could help!
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It depends on what he cooks a bunch, because ideally you'd want to get something he uses often.
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For example if he uses a lot of pepper like me but hates how long it takes to grind it with traditional grinders, I''d suggest https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N 100%, the price is high but justified with how much time is saved. If he uses a bunch of spices maybe a cute spice rack from Costco or somethingd, which you can even customize with markers/paint if you wanted.
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Cheaper pepper grinder also made by Unicorn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026DK5YK/ref=psdc_15850251_t3_B0000CFB4N
I have this pepper mill - probably 10 years now. Easy to fill through the little window flap and easy to crank turn. Pieces are small and uniform. I hate the twisty ones.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539584588&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3954505011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=31%2B7RmAgcbL&ref=plSrch
I don’t bother grinding salt. I use kosher salt.
I'd say that pepper grinders are one of the inexpensive kitchen tools that most often fail to deliver (can openers are another.) An awful lot of pepper grinders are just not very good at grinding pepper, I'm afraid. I'd recommend the one I have, because it worked pretty well when I first got it, but after four years it is starting to not work so well and I'm in the market for another one. I'm thinking I might try this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GSR76/. It's pretty well reviewed. I don't have personal experience with it though, so caveat emptor.
What about a copper Atlas it will be the last one you’ll ever buy.
At least for a pepper mill, the unicorn magnum is great.
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Pepper-Mill-Black/dp/B0006GSR76
There’s a bigger size but I didn’t find it necessary.
You should get a 9" Unicorn Magnum pepper grinder, carry it everywhere, and become "the pepper lady!" https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N
its a peppermill https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Magnum-Plus-Pepper-Black/dp/B0000CFB4N/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520919652&sr=8-2&keywords=unicorn+pepper+mill
Unicorn Magnum Plus
Amazon tells me "You purchased this item on July 10, 2007." Because it is Cook's Illustrated's favorite pepper mill, and that's borne out in my kitchen as well. Super fast grinding, tons of capacity (I refill once or twice a year at most) and it has never come lose or fallen apart. I've literally had no problems with it.
Also nice: its grind adjustment is on the bottom, not the top, so you don't have to readjust it every time you refill.
One design flaw: the fill door turns to open the same way you grind; if you're not careful you might accidentally open it while grinding and dump some whole peppercorns into your dish. I've done that once myself. After I bought it, I wrote the company to suggest just reversing the way that door opens; I don't know if they've fixed it in the last eight years, but they never acknowledged my suggestion so I'm guessing not.
turkish coffee/pepper grinders. nice big crankarm for those wtih weak hands. adjust the grind on the bottom. fill thru the top. the reviews are tip top and agree with my use:
http://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Mill-Imports-Atlas-Brass/dp/B00015USPQ
Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZFWRY7
I usually just grind mine up using a coffee grinder and make powder or flakes.
I've been meaning to do this for a while for even peppering big cuts for sous vide. I've got one of these with a weird handle and I'm seriously thinking about drilling a hole in the end and gluing in an old hex bit so that it can work with drill or impact driver. Cause, you know, moar pepper.
Hi folks. I need some help, and I am a total noob when it comes to joining metal. I'd like to add a handle to this salt and pepper tray. Something like a cross between this and this. I'd like to use either stainless steel rod or copper rod, and I'd like to bend it to the shapes I have in mind and join the rod pieces together. What would be the best way to do that? Any suggestions on stainless vs copper? And would a cheap soldering iron work (I've got one... just not sure if the cheap solder I've got would work...)? Thanks in advance for your help. :)
I got this one years ago, and I swear by it.
How about solid fish pellets in an electric pepper grinder? That will grind the pellets, and the amount dispensed should be fairly easy to control.
https://www.purelypetsupplies.com/product/king-british-tropical-fish-mini-pellets-45g/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ozeri-Graviti-Electric-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B005UQTYYM
I have the OXO Good Grips pepper mill with a proper crank and I'll never go back to a "fancy" pepper mill. https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Lewis-Pepper/dp/B003L0OOQM
Since you already have a couple nice ones, I would suggest cracking the Tellicherries manually with a mallet or rolling pin before adding them to the mill. However, the OXO one can't be beat for the price and ease of use, IMO.
Hmm I really do like the bigger chunks. I use http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Mill/dp/B003L0OOQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367436978&sr=8-1&keywords=pepper+grinder, The door flips open too easily, but the crank handle instead of the twist makes getting large amounts easier. Dunno about fineness, tho.
I use the kyocera one. I've had it for over a year and it still works like new. Plus it is fairly cheap
My kitchen is pretty full of various devices. Let's see:
I've been using this model of grinder for about three years and love it, but I'm not sure if it's available in the US.
The top has a large plug that just pulls out so you can refill it- no messing around with screwing things off and back on- the size can be varied and it has a lifetime guarantee.
It works like a charm. I've tried all sorts of pepper mills over the years, and that one is by far the best I've used.
I looked at their list of stockists but they're all in the UK. There is an option on that page, though, to contact them if you're looking for an overseas stockist.
I'm picky about this because I have mild tendinitis which can flare up when using bad mills. I've used the $16 Oxo one every day for two years now and I really like it. Super quick & easy to refill, doesn't take up much space, I like it sits with the output-side up so I don't need to worry about putting it down on a messy counter mid-cooking, and best of all, it cranks easily and consistently.
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Pre-ground pepper is as good as sand. You need to grind it at the time of use.
Get a 6 inch Unicorn Magnum (or 9 inch, if you can handle it)—these grinders are so efficient you can get the same amount of pepper from 1/2 turn as would take 5 turns on lesser pepper mills.
If you're not into the whole "nine inch black magnum" thing, then these OXO grinders are nearly as good.