Can you grind spices in a pepper mill?

Question

Can you grind spices in a pepper mill?

Answer 1

coffee grinder is best

Answer 2

I use several mills.  I also have a coffee grinder I use for fresher/softer spices.

Answer 3

Yes you can , just keep in mind that all the flavor, will stay in the mill, also you may buy a ship coffee grinder to grind your spices.

Answer 4

i do but i  use one that never had pepper corns in it .only  use it fo my spices

Answer 5

Yes you can. I've seen Jamie Oliver suggest it in one of his shows.

Personally, I much prefer using a mortar and pestle!

Answer 6

of course! you can grind anything you want. or food processor would work too.

Answer 7

Yes you can but buy separate mills so you don't mix your pepper with your other spices.

Answer 8

Yes. You can buy a special grinder, although I use a cheap coffee bean grinder. A pepper mill is the same thing, only hand-operated. Clean the mill with tissue paper or a pastry brush if using for two or more different types of spice

Answer 9

If you are a serious cook, buy several hand-cranked spice mills. Otherwise, everything you season with pepper will taste of spices.

Answer 10

Yes,  but buy a seperate mill for your spices.  I keep three, salt, pepper, & whatever else I grind.

Answer 11

You can, but keep in mind that the flavors will get mixed if you grind pepper in a mill and then try to grind, say, allspice. This will happen even if you wash them--those flavors are powerful. If you grind a lot of spices, just buy a cheap pepper mill for every spice you regularly use; your spices will taste fresher and you won't get the flavors mixed up.