The gritty texture of Skeppshult's hand-held grinder makes it easier to coarsely grind spices and is designed so ingredients stay in a concentrated area for efficient crushing. The softly radiused iron base fits the hand well, and the walnut-wood top provides a better grip and looks beautiful. Weighing just over two pounds, it feels great, looks great and is a pleasure to use.

[/description-break]Specifications [/title] Standard Dimensions:
Diameter: 3 inches
Depth: 3.2 inches
Mini Dimensions:
Diameter 2.3 inches
Depth: 2.25 inches Materials: Cast iron seasoned with bean oil, beech walnut lid
Place of Origin: Sweden [/accordion] CARE AND USE [/title] Dry spices only. Moist spices and salt can corrode grinding surfaces. Care: Clean with brush and keep grinder dry at all times. [/accordions-break] I found this small cast-iron spice mill on a German website a couple of years ago and find that it is perfect for small grinding jobs — spices, not garlic or herbs.[/banner_heading] You will get a slightly coarser grind than with an electric mill, but I prefer coarser to finer in my cooking. You can store spices such as peppercorns in the top of this gizmo, but I leave mine in their jars and grind them as needed. — Christopher Kimball [/banner-text-break] Use on any whole dried spice for a rustic fresh grind. [/how-to-use-break]