How to open a pepper mill and add spices to it?

Various spices and seasonings give the dishes a special exquisite taste. Nowadays it is difficult to imagine cooking without savory spices or fresh ground pepper. Spice containers with built-in mills are very popular with gourmets and ordinary housewives.

With the help of a hand mill, various spices are turned into a mixture of additives. They are used for cooking, or with meals. It is very convenient. Fresh ground pepper or any other seasoning will add flavor and flavor to the food.

There are three types of mills.

• Reusable models from renowned manufacturers. Such products have a design that includes several parts: a container for spices, knives (teeth or millstones) and a container for storing prepared mixtures. Models of reusable mills are produced without a handle and with a handle in various materials. Cast iron, glass, wood, metal, ceramic mills can serve for many years.

• Electric Models able to operate on batteries or battery power. By the type of construction, they do not differ from reusable models. Electric mills work quickly, save time and effort, and are able to grind the hardest spice and salt granules.

• Disposable items made of plastic or glass with a device adapted for grinding seeds. The tool can hardly be called a mill, but it copes with the main task perfectly.The advantage is the low cost. A variety of seasonings, salt, sugar, herbs, peas can be stored in such jars. Single-use models are about 10 cm high, take up little space and are very popular.

This article will talk about the latter type. It is a pleasure to use them. The spice granules do not need to be crushed, and due to the tightness of the package, the smell and taste of the spices are preserved for a long time.

The disadvantage of these tools is that the packaging is designed for one use. The spices run out - the container is thrown away.

After the final use of the contents, the question arises as to whether it is possible to open the pepper mill and whether it can be reused. Turns out, it is possible to disassemble it, but for this you have to perform a number of simple actions.

Single-use mills are designed for a specific period. The product stops functioning after the contents of the container are over. Many are convinced that it is not worth buying a new jar. The disposable container can be easily made reusable.

In order to open the jar, you first need to immerse it in a cup of boiling water with the lid down. Wait a few minutes for the plastic to soften. To remove the lid, you need to grab it with a towel or potholder and pull. The cover slips off easily. After that, wipe the parts of the mill dry, wash and dry the container itself. Then you need to fill the jar with seasoning and close the lid, pressing well on top.

There are also other ways to open the hand mill. Such methods are more suitable for opening Kotanyi jars. To open the container, you need to make cuts with a knife on the sides of the lid. It is enough to pull slightly and the cover can be easily removed. Then you need to pour a new portion of the seasoning there. To secure the lid tightly, you need to fix it with any clamp. This can be a plastic ring or any other retainer.

The second method of opening a glass jar requires the use of force. With one hand you need to grasp the lid, with the other - the base of the container and pull them from side to side with all your strength with scrolling movements.

If the lid won't budge, do not continue.... You can move on to another simple method.

To do this, heat the lid with hot air using a hair dryer. The container must be rotated all the time so that the connection and the lid fall under the stream of hot air. The heating process will take about a minute, after which you need to pull the lid sideways until it cottons. Then you need to wash the jar, dry it and fill with new spices. In order to close the lid, you need to fix the plastic ring and fix the lid by slightly slamming it from above.

Another way to open a hand mill will require some measurements. The lid can be easily removed using a pair of wooden planks. The width of each should be wider than the diameter of the lid. A recessed semicircle is cut on one side of the first plank.

On the second board, everything is done in the same way in a mirror image. Then you need to set the mill on a hard surface and grab it with one piece of wood. The second rests on the other side and rises. The semicircle lifts the lid of the product. After that, a portioned amount of seasoning is poured into the container and the lid is put in place by pressing.

The blockage pattern is different. It depends on the manufacturing company. And this should be taken into account when opening the container.

The wide range of pepper grinders makes the selection more difficult. Let's consider the popular options.

• Disposable mill... The mechanism of the products is very reliable. The container contains a set of spices specially selected in the correct proportion and combination of aromas. Such a model is suitable for busy people. But it is worth noting the disadvantages of disposable mills. When buying in a store, you may not find the desired bouquet of spices. For a special collection of spices, it is better to purchase a reusable model. In addition, it should be borne in mind that different seasonings are required for different dishes, so you need to buy several disposable jars of spices at once.
• Reusable models, intended for pepper, have a double row of millstones, which grind the granules with high quality. Such products are made from glass, cast iron, wood and ceramics.
• Wooden crafts. The assortment of wood models is very diverse. Different products have different designs, shapes, colors and prices. Therefore, a wooden mill can be matched to the style and interior of any kitchen. Such items are good as a gift. The choice of mills is represented by massive models, cast iron appliances in an oriental style, as well as ceramic and high-tech models. Cons: a wooden device is not suitable for using oil spices (garlic, star anise) in them. And also it is worth paying attention to the quality of the millstones. The knives must be made of high quality metal.
• Electric pepper models. Thanks to the automatic mode, this mill runs quickly without any effort. Even the hardest seasoning granules are ground. Some models have modes for other types of spices. Disadvantages: high price.

The grinding mode in mills of any type and manufacturer is completely different and depends on the cost of the product. More expensive models are equipped with automatic grinding.

There are a few general rules to follow when choosing a quality store-bought mill.

1. The mechanism of the product and the quality of the material. When choosing a mill, it is necessary to take into account the quality state of the product and the reliability of its mechanism. The best choice would be a model made of unbreakable raw materials and with durable metal knives.
2. The shape of the mill is chosen based on personal feelings. The product should fit freely in your hand and be comfortable.
3. Design is also selected individually, based on the preferences and style of the kitchen. But it must be remembered that with a stylish appearance, the seasoning mill must be made of quality material and do its job well.

Spice jars with mills have become an integral part of the preparation of various dishes. Simple recommendations will help you choose a product, and simple tips will help extend the life of disposable mills.

How to open a disposable pepper mill and add spices to it can be found in the video.