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Best Electric Salt and Pepper Grinders

The right salt and pepper grinders can make cooking a breeze

By Jenni Gritters

November 4, 2024

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Salt and Pepper Grinders from various brands — Freshly ground salt and pepper can make a surprising difference in the quality of your home-cooked dishes. CR tested electric grinders from (left to right) Cole & Mason, Osmo, Ogednac, and Sweet Alice.

Humble salt and pepper grinders don’t get much attention, but the right ones can offer a surprisingly elevated cooking experience.

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S&P Grinders: Cole & Mason Osmo Rechargeable Sweet Alice How We Evaluated Grinders Do You Need Grinders?

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Jenni Gritters

Jenni Gritters is a writer and editor who covers parenting, purchasing, and psychology. You can find her bylines in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes, the Guardian, and beyond. Jenni lives in central Oregon with her two children and her husband.