How do YOU use a pepper grinder?

Betty · 02-26-2005, 10:09 AM

Perhaps it seems like an obvious question. But how do YOU use a pepper grinder? Do you turn it all the way around or do you swish it back and forth?

I'd always thought it was round and round - but I've seen several chef's on food network going back and forth with it.

So please, answer one of the great questions of the universe - round and round or back and forth?

€uroMeinke · 02-26-2005, 10:26 AM

For me it depends on the grinder - our current tall grinder has a loose top and reversing direction would just make me spend more time in grnder maintenance.

I supose one method might yield a finer grind than the other, though I'm not sure which - perhaps some scientific investigation is in order?

Gemini Cricket · 02-26-2005, 10:54 AM

Back and forth. But as Chris said, it depends on the size.

Not Afraid · 02-26-2005, 11:16 AM

I grind by turning short turns over and over and over in the same direction. I like lots of pepper. LOTS.

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-26-2005, 11:21 AM

I always go in the same direction. For my grinder, that seems to work best.

€uroMeinke · 02-26-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Back and forth. But as Chris said, it depends on the size.

Hmmm, I think you misread me - I'm in the "size doesn't matter" camp

KoH · 02-26-2005, 11:34 AM

You know, if you just exchanged the word grinder for.... un.. Don't want to lose mojo.

AllyOops! · 03-01-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I like lots of pepper. LOTS.

Me too.

I'm addicted to the stuff. I swear, sometimes I don't even want to grind up the pepper. Just big, gigantor peppercorns on my salad (or any meal!)

I love peppery things so much that I even purchased a cracked pepper scented bath gel by Molten Brown. It's designed for men, but that doesn't stop me from using it! It's spicy, peppery and makes me feel like I'm a zesty human salad! In a good way.

Betty · 03-01-2005, 11:06 AM

Just bought one of those pre-filled grinders from the grocery store - this one is a garlic/pepper blend. Very tasty. Especially for 99 cents.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-01-2005, 11:14 AM

Our small, salt shaker size grinder works best if you go back and forth. If you keep going in the same direction you get much less pepper out of it.

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	How do YOU use a pepper grinder? Perhaps it seems like an obvious question. But how do YOU use a pepper grinder? Do you turn it all the way around or do you swish it back and forth? I'd always thought it was round and round - but I've seen several chef's on food network going back and forth with it. So please, answer one of the great questions of the universe - round and round or back and forth?
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	For me it depends on the grinder - our current tall grinder has a loose top and reversing direction would just make me spend more time in grnder maintenance. I supose one method might yield a finer grind than the other, though I'm not sure which - perhaps some scientific investigation is in order? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Back and forth. But as Chris said, it depends on the size.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I grind by turning short turns over and over and over in the same direction. I like lots of pepper. LOTS.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Just bought one of those pre-filled grinders from the grocery store - this one is a garlic/pepper blend. Very tasty. Especially for 99 cents.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Our small, salt shaker size grinder works best if you go back and forth. If you keep going in the same direction you get much less pepper out of it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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