Best Salt Grinders

Updated May 2019
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Best of the Best
Peugeot
Elis Sense U-Select Salt Mill
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An electric mill that grinds your salt without effort.

Pros

Features a blue LED light to tell you when it is in use. Quiet operation. Easy to load. Well-built. Includes a lifetime warranty on the grinding mechanism. Six settings help you get the consistency of your salt just right. Works well for several years. Can be used with very coarse salt. Very professional look. Runs on batteries.

Cons

The salt may corrode the inside of this grinder over time.

Cole & Mason
Derwent Salt Grinder
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This salt grinder offers a modern and unique look that'll look great on your dining room table.

Pros

Top is easy to unscrew for filling. Slick modern design. Adjustable salt grain size function works well. Lifetime guarantee on the mechanism. Also comes in a set with a pepper mill. A very nice gift set. Very attractive.

Cons

Tends to leave a trail of grindings after use. Markings tend to wear off.

Best Bang for the Buck
Cole & Mason
Capstan Wood Salt Grinder
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A classic-looking salt grinder with a sharp long-lasting mechanism for durability.

Pros

Comes in several heights. Company makes a pepper mill to match. Knob on top helps to adjust granular size. Stainless steel and ceramic interior mechanism. Doesn't jam easily. Turns nicely. Good value for the money.

Cons

Model is a little harder to fill than others on the market, but can be filled easily with a funnel.

OXO
Salt Grinder
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The OXO salt grinder lives up the nicely designed and functional standards of this brand.

Pros

Ceramic grinder constructed to not absorb odors. Several grind settings. Heavy duty enough for daily use. Easy to refill. Comes filled with salt. Works well in humid environments. Good ergonomic design is a nice choice for people with arthritis.

Cons

While there are several grind setting on this unit, the difference in the salt when you use them is not really perceptible.

Unicorn
Keytop Salt Mill
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Long-lasting salt grinder that allows you to decide how fine you want your salt ground.

Pros

Works well for coarse sea salt. Easy to fill and easy to use. Good construction. Stylish design. Adjustable grind. Not hard to turn. Last a long time. Consistent grind. Easy to turn. Functional. Handy size.

Cons

This grinder tends to leave a salty residue behind where it sits.

How we decided

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35 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
111 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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While we’re used to seeing salt as tiny grains, it also comes as coarse particles, such as sea salt or kosher salt. These work better in grilled meat, stews, and other dishes. A salt grinder contains blades that grind the salt particles when a knob is turned. This allows you to use one dispenser for cooking and the table as these grinders allow adjustability of the grain size. Materials used in most salt grinders today include ceramic, stainless steel, wood, or glass. Those who have problems twisting lids may prefer an electric salt grinder, which only requires you to press a button. If you buy a grinder with steel blades, expect the salt to eventually corrode them. One with ceramic blades will avoid this.

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Peugeot

Elis Sense U-Select Salt Mill

Peugeot

Elis Sense U-Select Salt Mill

An electric mill that grinds your salt without effort.
$87
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Cole & Mason

Derwent Salt Grinder

Cole & Mason

Derwent Salt Grinder

This salt grinder offers a modern and unique look that'll look great on your dining room table.
$29
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Cole & Mason

Capstan Wood Salt Grinder

Cole & Mason

Capstan Wood Salt Grinder

A classic-looking salt grinder with a sharp long-lasting mechanism for durability.
$17
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OXO

Salt Grinder

OXO

Salt Grinder

The OXO salt grinder lives up the nicely designed and functional standards of this brand.
$15
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Unicorn

Keytop Salt Mill

Unicorn

Keytop Salt Mill

Long-lasting salt grinder that allows you to decide how fine you want your salt ground.
$36

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