anyone have tip for filling pepper? I have no problem with salt, since the salt I bought has a metal tab that easily fit into the hole
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The pepper I buy has a shaker opening on one side of the cap and a pouring opening on the other. If yours doesn't, use the smallest of the standard set of kitchen funnels to "widen" the opening you're pouring into. In dire circumstances when you have no small funnels, make an open ended cone out of foil to act as a funnel.
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We have no trouble with the salt either but the lid to the pepper is stripped so we had to put plastic wrap inside the lid to keep it shut.
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Either a small funnel or dispense from a pepper container that has a spout.Can also roll up paper into a funnel.
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Either a small funnel or dispense from a pepper container that has a spout. Can also roll up paper into a funnel.
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Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often.....
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Hello,The holes are Very Large..Enough for Kosher Salt and Course Pepper could be a stretch, although I will tell you regular salt and pepper will pour out without shaking. I just asked my wife about your question and she also said she isn't sure about the Kosher Salt, but Course Pepper should be no problem.Sorry but we just aren't sure....Dave
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I used a battery operated grinder and it handled it just fine, until the grinder pooped out ... but then I used it a LOT. Then I just decided to buy the already ground stuff and I'm much happier. Either way it's quality salt, no additives, no difference in taste or flavor, and no grinding!
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I know you can on the salt. The pepper is the same mechanism so I'm assuming you probably can with it to, I've just never tried it =)
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The salt shaker in my opinion isn't very good. There are few holes, and the salt always gets stuck between the removeable top and the shaker itself. I still use the grinder, but not the shaker.
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You can use a spoon to fill them with some success. Sometimes on the way in the food gets on the seal, which isn't that big of a deal. I have a metal funnel that's perfect for filing them mess free.
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You can insert the filling using any method. You can use a piping bag, a spoon, a knife. Personally I used a spoon. Worked out great.
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It is a little difficult to refill. I use a small spoon to fill it up and place the container in a dish to stop making a mess on the kitchen table. I use it for pepper only and find the salt side is more difficult to grind.
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I do not have the salt grinder; I only have the pepper mill, so I can't answer your question.
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I haven't had that problem at all but I only use salt in it. The lid does not keep it air tight so it tends to clump.
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Add a large pinch of salt (1/2 tsp or so) and voila, full steam ahead! The more salt, the more steam, but don't overdo it.
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With mine, there's a lot of spillage from the salt, compared to the pepper. On the other hand, a few days ago the grinder ring popped off and dumped a bunch of pepper "dust" everywhere. Fortunately, it popped right back on and doesn't seem to be any worse for it. Honestly though, if I knew back then what I know today about this item, I'd have probably passed by it in favor of a better model. This is a case of "you get what you pay for." I think I'm going back to having separate - wooden - mills.
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Turn it one way to grind pepper and the other to grind salt. You have to remember to remove the bottom or you just get salt and pepper in it. It makes loading S&P; easier, but is a pain when using the mill.
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I keep my salt from clumping by adding a small amount of raw rice in the shaker. I wonder if this might be worth trying with the spices you use. I live in Alabama but haven't noticed clumping. Of course, I don't use spices often, so . . .
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I am guessing you mean the tab for filling the dispenser? Just lift off the tiny "lip" down below the handle. Okay sorry--seriously, it could be defective---for every product out there there is at least ONE that is defective. Just return it & get a new one---make sure you mark it as "defective"----this is a really great product--I have had mine now for 9 months & use it way more than the average person as I am a chef by trade---I will be buying another one soon b/c I have pretty much worn it out even on HOT pans---awesome product & you won't be sorry!
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Possibly.. My rock salt came w/ rock salt,, about the size of small pepper corns, but a few larger. After a year, I noted, after your query, that there are a ring of 3 holes & four holes underneath alternating, for 10 bays, or 70 total holes, for air to come in. Over 60% of mine after 1 yr's use, needed punching thru with a medium sizede needle,, probably solidified salt, as I punched about 20 holes with my needle, 1/3 were still open .so maintenance must be needed.. Nobody ever mentioned that before. If your fine ground salts are smaller than a medium size needle, you'd need a fine fleeter stuffed inside, or a filter attached under the device. which would work -an oversized cloth, wrapped with simple rubber band. The bottom opening for refills is a small 1/2' clear rubber stopper. That should give you a better insight of the unit. Moisture is going to affect both large & small crystals too.