| The biggest difference between salt and pepper mills and salt and pepper shakers is a grinding mechanism. Pepper mills and salt mills have a grinding mechanism that allows the user to grind fresh pepper and sea salt over food for seasoning. Pepper mills and salt mills are seen as beneficial because they typical produce more flavor when compared to salt and pepper shakers that have pre-ground spices. Some people may choose to use a traditional salt and pepper shakers for a number of reasons. Mills primarily are often associated with problems throughout their lifetime, however, most of these common problems are easily solved without needing to replace the mill. Public Kitchen Supply supplies Chef Specialties Salt and Pepper Mills and Shakers, the leader in pepper mills and salt mills. While working with this manufacturer, Chef Specialties shared with Public Kitchen Supply the three most common pepper mill and salt mill issues they hear and the tips for easy fixes. | |
| One problem salt and pepper mills seem to face is the grinding process itself and that it "doesn't work." Ironically, this is one of the biggest advantages of pepper and salt mills but the also the most misunderstood. First, remember that the mill's body should always be turned clockwise and not back and forth or counter clockwise. The body itself can be turned both directions (counter and clockwise), but when grinding, it should ONLY be turned clockwise for the longest life and the best performance. For a fine grind, turn the top metal mechanism to the right or to the left for a coarse grind. | |
