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Can anyone recommend a salt mill that grinds consistently fine?

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Suspiros Fri 21-Jun-24 19:57:39

I have a pepper mill that I bought from Habitat fifty years ago and still works as well as the day I bought it, but I despair of ever finding a salt mill that works as well. I have bought so many over the years and they always end up in the bin after a year or two (my latest one, with good reviews on Amazon, lasted six months. I need it to cope with crystal rock and sea salt and to grind consistently fine. Does such a thing exist?

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Iam64 Fri 21-Jun-24 20:08:58

Great question. I’m having the same problem. Hope someone can help

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Marmin Fri 21-Jun-24 20:09:01

Le Creuset. I have had mine for over ten years. I use Cornish sea salt crystals. Adjusts for fineness.

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readsalot Fri 21-Jun-24 20:19:23

I have given up and use a mortar and pestle.

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teabagwoman Fri 21-Jun-24 20:59:53

And I thought it was me!

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Joseann Fri 21-Jun-24 21:23:07
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I know what you mean! I've given up and now just buy Jamie's salt and grinder.

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Norah Fri 21-Jun-24 21:46:01

Peugeot.

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Joseann Fri 21-Jun-24 21:48:38

Norah

Peugeot.

Ooo they look nice! Very stylish.

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Suspiros Fri 21-Jun-24 22:05:34

Norah Peugeot do look interesting. Any particular model?

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Jane43 Fri 21-Jun-24 22:17:33

We have an electric salt and pepper mill set, it is very effective. It is rechargeable so no batteries to buy.

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LadyGracie Fri 21-Jun-24 23:17:04

I bought Oxo salt and pepper mills about 18 months ago, they're excellent, you choose the coarseness that suits you and it doesn't change. I bought them from Dunelm when they were on offer.

I've had a few different makes over the years, these are far better.

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DrBenjaminMc Sat 22-Jun-24 03:42:40

It sounds like you've had quite the journey finding a reliable salt mill!
Have you tried looking into specialty kitchen stores or brands known for durability?

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NotAGran55 Sat 22-Jun-24 07:06:42

I had this problem until I bought a Joseph Joseph set which works brilliantly.

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NotAGran55 Sat 22-Jun-24 07:17:28

I have just looked at Which? And this one comes out top, I’ve not heard of.

www.nordicnest.com/brands/audo-copenhagen/bottle-grinder-spice-mill-2-pack/#the-best-salt-and-pepper-grinder-sets-from-our-test

And then :

Joseph Joseph
Peugeot
OXO
Salter

With 9 more below,
Dunelm at the bottom and Le Creuset just above.

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Joseann Sat 22-Jun-24 07:19:45

Sadly my Le Creuset fell apart and gave up grinding.

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NotAGran55 Sat 22-Jun-24 07:30:51

Me again!

I have just read the full report, and the JJ ones are equal first not with Nordic set.

Currently on offer at John Lewis and come in various colours too.

www.johnlewis.com/joseph-joseph-milltop-no-spill-salt-pepper-mills-set-of-2-grey/p3781362

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Bonnybanko Sat 22-Jun-24 07:45:10

I’ve a salt and pepper battery grinder which I bought off Amazon it works perfectly - good luck

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shysal Sat 22-Jun-24 07:51:24

I buy Jamie Oliver's too, never fails. I get it from Amazon.

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Suspiros Sat 22-Jun-24 09:35:47

Thank you all for your help. I prefer a traditional looking wood grinder. I was going to buy the Peugeot one but it says that it is only for salt crystals up to 4 mm diameter and some of my Himalayan rock salt crystals are a bit larger than that so eventually I plumped for one from Cole & Mason. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this one sees me out.

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