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I am thinking about using a coffee grinder to grind my spices for rubs, marinades, etc. What are some good models?
 
I don't know that it's the best out there, but I've been using a Krups electric coffee grinder. It's $20 so when the motor eventually dies, you aren't crying. If anyone knows of a really good one that doesn't cost a fortune, I'd like to know too.
 
Dont need anything special. I've got a hamilton beach from Walmart that works just fine.
 
LYU370 said:
Get a burr grinder, produces a much more consistent grind. The cheaper ones aren't much more than the cheap blade grinders.
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This. I'm sick of having my pepper vary between microscopic powder and half-corns from using a whirly blade cheapie. I'd rather use a little effort to turn this and get consistent grind: [ame]https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001802PIQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A32DHUU2L2KC92[/ame]
 
^^^^^^ What Andy said.

We have this one exclusively for spices:

[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466618552&sr=8-3&keywords=burr+grinder"]Amazon.com: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill: Kitchen & Dining@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71CexwL51gS.@@AMEPARAM@@71CexwL51gS[/ame]
 
Krups f203 $20 is the best seller on amazon. I just bought it and did a comparison test with a cheapo mr. coffee grinder i bought years ago. The krups works and the old unit is worthless. That thing the spice would just float above the blade and never get chopped. i am really looking forward to grinding my spices and not getting irritated with it not functioning.
 
I use a cheap blade grinder. The grind is pretty even as long as you shake it a bit while grinding in 2-3 second bursts.
 
LYU370 said:
Get a burr grinder, produces a much more consistent grind. The cheaper ones aren't much more than the cheap blade grinders.
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This ^^^^^

If you are patient you can find one at a thrift store or garage sale. Just don't use the same one for coffee unless you clean it thoroughly :-D
 
Burr grinder for sure! Blade grinders produce too much heat and change or ruin the flavor of coffee and spices.
This is the one I have and you can search and find them cheaper

[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Capresso-Infinity-Conical-Grinder-56004/dp/B002026C6C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466627655&sr=8-5&keywords=capresso+burr+grinder"]Amazon.com: Jura Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, 56004: Kitchen & Dining[/ame].
 
I was just discussing this with a friend this morning. I was thinking about the dedicated whirly blade grider that I have. Seems to work fine for spices and herbs for making rubs. I'd have thought a burr grinder would get gummed up with some of the herbs, especially if they have any moisture in them (I'm thinking of rosemary from the garden, for instance). Might have to try an inexpensive burr grinder if this one ever gives out.
 
Fresh rosemary dried in this Georgia sun grinds just fine in a burr grinder. If using fresh rosemary not dried you can lie it on the food and just remove it after it cooks. I grind dark roast coffee with lots of oil on the beans and it does not gum. One other option for the burr grinder is different settings for different sizes such as fine black pepper to restaurant grind.
 
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