OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill with Rotating Handle

I was very hesitant to buy this when I read through the reviews, which I found hard to believe because Oxo is usually such a great and reliable brand. But I have needed a good, working pepper mill for some time now, and the other extremely expensive grinders that Oxo sells are just not high-volume enough to suit me. My roommates have a set of the taller Oxo grinders that cost $50 a set and the output on those is very low, and frankly, at $25 a pop, theyre very overpriced. Theyre nice and sturdy, but disappointing. When I'm cooking, I dont have the time to fiddle around and crank a grinder 50 times for a grain of spice. I want to be able to get my teaspoon of pepper in just a few goes and move on. This is the grinder that does that. I'm so glad I took the chance. I figured for $12, it's not much of a risk. I am happy to report that if you have one of these grinders with a bad compartment window, exchange it. The unit I received is extremely well built and seems quite durable. The crank is smooth and easy to turn, and if my hands are giving me a hard time I hold it closer to the base of the crank and it's much easier. Because of the other reviews, I only filled the chamber about a third of the way with peppercorns and then placed a rubberband around it to prevent it from accidentally popping open during operation. Before filling it at all, I examined it closely and opened/shut the chamber door, tried to wiggle it a bit to see if it came loose, and pressed pretty firmly inward to see if it would pop in or off or whatever. It remained very secure, which was surprising, because the little nubs that fit in the grooves at the bottom of the slot are not very deep. Then I tested it out, deliberately handling it more roughly than I normally would to see how it held up. This thing is a little powerhouse. It doesnt stall, get stuck, or give me any kind of a hassle. It grinds a ton of pepper with just three or four cranks, and the grinding is quiet, clean, and smooth. This is a well-made pepper mill, and I'm going to buy another one, maybe two, for salt and maybe other herbs/spices. It's durable plastic, but it's still plastic, so I dont expect it to last forever, especially under very heavy usage. But at $12 or so it's worth every penny, and if it lasts five years it's one of the best deals ever. Even if it lasts only two years, it's still a good deal. Buy it, you won't be sorry. If you get a bad unit, just exchange it. Argue with the Amazon people; theyre usually good about waiving things like return fees if you get on the phone and discuss it with them.

Okay, this is a nice mill. It grinds well and is easy to use. easy to load. ONE ISSUE: if you are grinding corns and trying to hold the mill tightly so that it won't slip, you are in effect, pressing on the "door" where you load the peppercorns. It's fine shaped instead of cylindrical and you have to really hold on to it when you start grinding. after a little use I pressed the door too hard apparently, and dislodged it. I was able to put it back and the mill still functions fine, but it's not like it was and is loose feeling. Now when I use it I have to place and position it in my hand so that the pressure on that little door is as little as possible. I foresee the pressure of my hand will at some time break the plastic hinge and make it pretty much unusable. I don't have large hands, but the mill is not that big around so there really is no way to hold it and use it without touching that hatch in some way. It's basically an issue with design. If it was a cylinder, and not come shaped, or a little taller, I don't think this would Be been an issue. Ever since I did this, the mill seems less solid when I'm holding it and just grabbing it and using it is not really possible. It still works well, but it feels wobbly in my hand. Since this was not what I would call a cheap mill, and IT IS NOT cheaply made, (although it was inexpensive) I am disappointed that I had trouble with it so soon after purchase. I think I had had it less than a month before I pushed the door in. To be fair, I use more pepper than most people.

It's a great pepper mill, once you get it set where you like. Getting it set was tricky, but I've had it for two and a half years, and not a problem. The cap on the bottom does help to contain the mess. And as long as you use it right, you shouldn't have any issues with the door popping open Update June 2020 I’ve been using this mill for 6 years now, and it still works great. I will say, if you take it all apart to wash it, it can still be difficult getting every little bit clean. I tried so hard and still had some dark spots show up when I was done. I’m not sure if it was oil from the peppercorns, or maybe water that had soaked into any remaining pepper bits that I didn’t get that then drained out. But given it’s just used for pepper, and mostly stays in my spice drawer, it’s not too much of a problem. I love how, with the handle, you can grind a lot of pepper in no time with great ease when making larger dishes. Honestly, I can get carried away at times because it is so easy, and a little fun. I do just keep a small amount of peppercorns in there at a time, to keep them fresher. But with the door, it makes it easy to refill. And as long as you set it and leave it, you shouldn’t have any problems with this mill. I’ve even had it laying on its side for a while now, since I moved my spices to a drawer next to the stove. The bottom cap keeps any loose pepper bits contained, and I store it with the refill door on the top, just in case, and have not had any problems with it. Update February 2026 Still going strong after nearly 12 years use, without problems. Although I am not hard on it at all. I've thought this would be a good salt grinder, if you are a person that likes fresh ground salt. (I'm searching for a new go to salt option, and have come across several course salts) This is a mostly plastic tool, but the burrs are fully ceramic, so you don't have to worry about little bits of plastic coming off in your food.

great grinder , they last a long time this was the 3rd one of these I have purchased over the last 20 or so years I purchased this one for a gift and not because either of my other 2 had any issues , they are each updated slightly , but mostly the same thing. the reason for 2 at the house is one in the kitchen and one in the dining room , I don't have any pepper shakers , just salt and fresh ground pepper.

Bought this a few years ago for black pepper. Still work well. So got another one for white pepper

VERY VERY Pricey, considering it is a manual grinder. But is does what it says. ALL pepper grinders can grind pepper, even the dirt cheap ones. But even though most of them have fineness control, they fail to make the grinds uniform and the result is coarse grinding. The OXO grinds uniformly. And its coarseness-fineness control really works to your desire. That is what makes it different. If you are not very fussy, any grinder will do. If you are, give OXO a try. Mine shipped directly from NewYork.

Over the years I have tried a few different pepper grinders because I just love the taste and aroma of freshly ground pepper, however all have failed to impress in one way or another ,... well up untill I tried this Oxo one that is. I wish that I had found this one a long time ago as it does just what it says on the tin, grinds pepper, and does it very well, time after time. The little cap on the bottom is a bit of a pain but it is there to stop the residue from leaving a mess of your worktop like all the others so with this in mind it does its job well and I can put up with this one little foible. Would I recommend it? Oh yes, without doubt, I am a big fan of the very well designed Oxo range od kitchenalia.

come sempre con i prodotti oxo, non si rimane mai delusi

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