Pepper mill: the original gadget for your kitchen

Only true gourmets are able to understand the difference between the already crushed spices folded into the package and the freshly ground version, which has a rich flavor and fragrant aroma. The difference is significant, and if you want to taste the aromatic taste of the dish every time, and not only when the package with spices has just been opened, you will have to pay attention to the device that allows you to transfer pepper to the ground in a few seconds, and also to salt crystals of saltor clove seeds. Why do we need a pepper mill, what kinds of this device exist and how to choose it correctly - we'll talk about this.

Types of mills for pepper

As it is known, modern manufacturers offer mills in three versions:

• disposable;
• manual;
• electric.

In the first case, you buy a container( usually transparent) with already spiced spices( for example, a mixture of different kinds of peppers), and their grinding is made as needed - you just need to turn the lid of the jar over the plate and chopped pepper will be poured ondish. Plus this option is that the manufacturer has already taken care of the combination of spices and put in a jar a certain set of spices. But, at the same time, this option can be considered a minus, if you are used to picking spices individually. And one more drawback is the one-time use of the container - when the spices run out, the jar will have to be thrown away. Although some craftsmen manage to open it and refill with their favorite spices. If this option suits you, then remember how to open a pepper mill: for this several minutes you need to hold the jar under hot water and then immediately remove the plastic cover, which should become ductile from the temperature. Only when removing, do not deform it, because after covering the spices, the lid needs to be put back in its place.

A handmade pepper mill is a choice of real gourmets. The principle of operation of such a device is extremely simple. In the container, various kinds of pepper are laid, then with the help of a knob or a wheel a millstone is set in motion and the grinding of spices takes place. Plus, handmade models are not only that there is a possibility to grind different types of spices( you must agree, for fish and meat, a different set of spices will surely come in handy), but also in a wide variety of jar designs that will interest not only the tasty food connoisseur but also the connoisseur of beauty, contemplating everything beautiful and receiving from this incredible delight. And what else can "work up" the appetite, if not the original and merry little mill with a hitch? The disadvantages of such models include permanent care of the device - before the next application it is necessary to wash the mill and remove the smells of previous spices. In addition to this, a manual mill may have some difficulties with grinding salt crystals.

But the electric pepper mill can easily cope with this task, you can even grind strong crystals of sea salt in it. And in general, this newfangled device will take root in any kitchen, because it not only saves the strength of the cook, but also has a stylish design, which means that even in the most modern interior of the kitchen, it will be appropriate. The device operates on batteries or battery, so it is not tied to the nearby location of the electrical outlet. Such a mill can easily be put on the table, and if it will have a unique design( it is to the extraordinary appearance that sensible manufacturers seek), it will also become a real decoration of the festive table. If the high price of such a device can be considered a minus, then, perhaps, this is its only drawback.

How to choose a pepper mill

Despite their small size, these devices are able to grind everything you need to give the dish excellent taste. If in addition to pepper you are going to grind other spices( cinnamon, coriander, cloves), fragrant herbs and salt, then take a look at the universal models. For example, today there is a pepper mill and salt on sale - usually such devices have more powerful teeth, capable of grinding even hard spices and salt. If, however, only grinding of pepper enters the tasks of the chopping device, then safely choose the mill specially designed for it.

The most successful models are mills with two rows of teeth, which fix individual peas and grind them with the smallest waste. Mills are better to choose with metal knives made of stainless steel, because plastic are considered unreliable and short-lived - they are mostly present in disposable models. If you stopped on a handheld device, then the handle is also desirable to be metal. But the case can be any: glass, plastic, metal. But, of course, the last option will probably last longer.

The wooden pepper mill usually has an uncommon design, but it is a less practical appliance than, for example, glass. The tree is able to absorb odors, and if the spicery is Maslenith, then the taste will remain in the jar too, and it will not be very good, because the quality of the dish will suffer from extraneous smells.

Original design for pepper mills

Typically, mills are chosen for kitchen design, taking into account not only the color scheme, but also the style of decorating the kitchen space. For example, for a kitchen in a hi-tech style, not ideal wooden containers, but metal ones, with an abundance of brilliant chrome parts. But in the kitchen, decorated in a rustic style, it would be best to look exactly wooden containers for spices.

Mills usually have an elongated cylindrical shape, such ergonomic design is due to the use of a jar for spices - it should not only be comfortable to hold in hands, but also to useher. If we compare metal and wooden containers, the former have a more concise design and simple forms, while the latter resemble a work of art with a figuratively cut shape, lid-shaped caps or at all resemble a chess piece.

Beautifully looks on the kitchen table a fully transparent shaped mill, made of acrylic, or combined: metal + glass. In any case, when you see the contents of the mill and the whole process of grinding: how the peas move around in a circle, how they fall under the millstones and how they are crushed - this creates an appetite and wants to taste a fragrant dish sooner.

Do not get tired of surprising and designer mills - this attribute of any gourmet appears in the image of a baseball bat, beer bottle, bright nesting doll, human nose and hand with a brush, Rubik's cube.

As you can see, pepper mills are notonly a necessary thing in the kitchen, but also a fashion accessory that brings variety to the kitchen space. And finally a little advice - even if you choose a designer thing, make sure that it is convenient to handle, it is important that it does not slip and do not jump out of hand at the most inopportune moment.