I want to make a mix of garlic &amp; peppercorns to put through a grinder for table use. Would this product be firm enough to grate with the peppercorns?
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I think so yes, as it is freeze-dried. Actually, that's a good idea and I think I will try it. We live in Reno where it is SUPER dry...so moisture in the air is not a problem here.
1916299
Yes. I have a pair of these and use one for salt and one for peppercorns. Nice quality.
628098
I use mine for sea salt & black pepper corns. U turn the top to grind. You can also adjust the middle to grind fine or course. They are big but I like them cuz you dont have to fill as often. I hope they come out with regular spice size to fit in cabinet.
1326698
I grind red pepper flakes, brown sugar, spices and salt in it to make a rub and it does a great job. Turns it all into a garlic powder consistancy which is what i want.
1357709
I'd say that this could be used for salt (or pretty much any other spice). In case you consider it a better option (to complete the set), Olde Thompson has a matching salt grinder, I searched for "Olde Thompson Bavaria Salt Mill" and it's the first search result (3823-00 5 1/2" Bavaria Salt Mill). I have both of them and they have worked quite well so far.
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I would not think so. It's a lousy pepper grinder; grinds well, but is sometimes impossible to stop. The switch sticks at "on." I'd try something else, perhaps the Cuisinart Miniblender. Great for small processing tasks like pesto, and for grinding spices. For the latter, though, I usually use a ceramic mortar and pestle. Oddly satisfying to grind away with a bit of elbow grease.
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this specific mortar and pestle i bought as a gift - i own a similar one though (mine is a bit larger), marble as well; i have never used it for peppercorns, however use it frequently for all kinds of seeds such a cumin, coriander, caraway, fennel and anise seeds; i tend to throw my salt in with the seeds to grind them and have no problems; or some sugar if i need seeds for a "sweet" recipe. The bowl as well as the pestle i have are not rough, but not polished smooth; need to be washed between spicy and sweet seeds. I find it easy!
1658606
I have only used it for grinding dry spices/herbs (and it works very well for this). Cumin seeds, whole dried chiles, sugar into powdered sugar, peppercorns. It's done everything I have needed. I have not ground fresh herbs or garlic and would personally not do so unless someone else tried it with their first. ;)
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Good question! I'm assuming it would work since the seeds are hard. The fact that there are different settings to chop finer or thicker would also lead me to think yes, it would work. I would try and tell you but my flax seed is already ground!! Good luck. I will say I love this pepper grinder and am considering getting a second for salt. The product is great!
1897237
The holes are big enough. It should not be a problem. The thing about pepper is that it is very light. So it does tend to clog up anywhere. You can use an old trick we use.... Drop a few beans in the shaker. Every time you use it, the beans will stir things up on the inside. Hope that helps.
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All the answers below are appropriate. Follow the arrows, pay attention to how it came apart, so you can easily reassemble. Having a strong person around will help too! These are great salt and pepper grinders!
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I've used this for my pork shoulder rub and it has several ingredients that are a little thicker than you or I might have imagined, and I haven't experienced any problems. I haven't used mine for just pepper but I don't think you will have any problems.
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Absolutely!! As far as it goes that I can tell, This mechanical devise has been so nice for me that is, that you could use it for a number of different herbs or different salts, peppercorns, etc... I have a variety in mine presently. And on the opposite end have a Part Himalayan Salt Part Hawaiian Black Salt Combo!! It is Definitely your preference as long as you stick to the guidelines on not over tightening for the size of how fine you want it to grind. Which I have had no problem with mind the way it came...
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Probably good for that small amount. I use this one only when I'm making Caesar Salad dressing. I grind minced garlic, anchovies, capers and then grainy mustard wit the seeds in this set. I only do about 1 tsp. of each at a time so I don't have to grind so hard. My H has larger hands and he finds it easier to grab the smaller end of the pestle and grind with the fat, round end. However, my hands have some stiffness from old gymnastic routines so I find it easier to grab the fatter, rounder end of the pestle and only use the smaller end to grind.
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I would say yes but I'd use a masonry grinder. This is used for smoothing surfaces.
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I don't know. All I can say is that it is small, only about 5" high and 1" wide. The peppercorns grind out coarse, not fine.
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I love my "grinder" & use it for a lot of things but never for bones, it was not made for that job. I have made mincemeat and cranberry sauce that is healthier then store-bought. each piece is uniform and same size last year, I was given a turkey. I stripped the meat off the bones and ground it. it was good but not a job that I will do again.