On sale you can often find pepper and salt mills with seasoning inside. They are considered disposable. But the temptation to reuse the seasoning mill is great. In this article, we will show you a universal way to do this.
Instructions
Step 1
Most spice mills are made in glass jars with a plastic lid. It provides a plastic mechanism for the mill itself. It is not possible to remove the cover in the usual way, by prying it with a knife or other sharp object. In any case, without serious damage to the cover itself. Therefore, we will take a different, scientific path.
Step 2
The coefficient of expansion when heated is different for glass and plastic. Therefore, we will take a tall cup and pour boiling water into it. Place the spice grinder with the plastic lid in the bowl and wait a minute. The cover can now be removed from the mill without any problems. Don't forget to just use an oven mitt - it's hot!
Step 3
Putting the cover back on is also not easy. Place the pepper mill on a flat and stable surface, such as a table. Put the lid on top of the jar. Use a wooden cutting board to avoid breaking the fragile plastic. Press your hand on the board, and it will press on the lid. Make sure that the lid is exactly in the center of the board. You can also use a book.
