Do I Need A Spice Grinder?

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You might be pondering the question, “Do I need a spice grinder”? Some people argue that a kitchen will never be complete without a spice grinder. And agree that with a spice grinder on hand, you can buy spices whole, and it allows them to retain their flavor and keeps them fresh longer. You can simply toast them for a bit and then add them to the grinder, pulsing it a time or two for good results.

However, if you are a minimalist or simply don’t want to fork out the extra cash, instead of a spice grinder, a mortar and pestle can also be used to grind spices if you don’t mind putting some elbow grease into the project. But if you don’t have a mortar and pestle, an inexpensive coffee grinder will do the job.

An alternative solution to buying a spice grinder is using an inexpensive coffee grinder. This is a really good solution, but we want to caution you that you’ll not want to use it interchangeably for coffee without cleaning it well first. Or you’ll taint the flavor of your delicious coffee with spice grounds.

To clean the grinder, try grinding up chunks of white bread or uncooked rice between uses to help get rid of any of the traces of previously ground flavors that might be there from using it for spices or coffee.

Do I Need A Spice Grinder

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