How well does this grinder handle whole pepper corns?
740778
Haven't tried peppercorns, but would guess they would work fine. The chamber is small enough to keep them contained, the grind setting is infinitely adjustable, and a peppercorn has similar texture/hardness of a coffee bean.
1921029
Yes, it will grind roasted coffee which is dry. I believe it will grind corn to since it to is usually dry.
65723
Yes, if you flip the grinder over, there's a brass screw that allows you to adjust the grind. We have our set for a pretty fine grind for black pepper, but it could go even finer.
1099628
I would say having used other grinders that it's not exceptionally easy but average. There is some twisting involved. Hope that helps. It works well.
1661091
The quality is excellent! I have been using my set since Christmas, and it still looks brand new. The grinder on the pepper mill works easily and produces a medium to coarse result - exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!
622375
I haven't used mine to grind whole spices like cloves, etc. but I have used it to grind leafy spices like basil and rosemary and it does a good job but not a great job of finely grinding them.
1169943
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!
463375
Using this particular grinder, I've kept it running since I bought it at a department store many years ago (closer to five, I think). It sadly burned out just recently as my dad has a habit of grinding a whole bag of beans rather than the 12 max it's intended to do at once. Even then it could do three full grinds in a short time, with maybe a brushing out every so many months. I did find some annoyances in the occasional bean stoppage and post-grind mess, but I'm buying this again.
1010809
We purchased this for an emergency storage item. I use an electric grinder for every day use. I did a lot of research before purchasing this hand grinder and everything I read said this was a great grinder especially for the price. It will grind wheat into flour so I can only assume it will grind dried corn into flour as well as dried beans etc.
2062085
Just regular black peppercorns is what I use. Try loosing the brass nut at the top. If it feels tight, then it won't grind. It should be a little loose.
1646778
I have never tried it, but if it grinds the pepper which is very hard, I'm sure it will have no problem grinding cilantro seeds
2091830
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.
474548
I have ground dry corn for corn meal with mine. Not sure how it would do with wet corn, i think it might plug up the burs on the grinder. The grinder is a cup and cone configuration with graduated burs, starting with breaker teeth at the inlet and graduating to finer burs towards the discharge side. If you are using large kernal corn, such as dent corn, I think it will be too large to feed through the grinder anyway.
521274
I am using mine for salt and pepper but you have to make sure that it is a fine grind, not coarse.
616135
I have never used this for coarse ground anything. I have a different grinder for course grinding. The adjustment for this grinder should make course ground corn.....it just depends how course. We use our Victorio for medium and fine grinding, mostly with red and white wheat berries. Hopes this helps, Charles
1401817
I use it to make shakes with ice cubes. Crushes the ice very well. I have also made home made dressings, grinds spices that are in oil well. I have not tried to grind a chile pepper though. Not sure how fine ground you need it though. I don't think it would pulverize it. There are two blades in the small container and three in the larger. I am very happy with it for my needs.
2062083
You might tighten the grind level on the bottom to a finer grind, also I have turned the handle in other direction to loosen an peppercorns, I would not think the peppercorn you use should be a problem if your using peppercorn for grinders not aware of any type not made for a grinder,