Measuring ground pepper
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When I need a specific amount of ground pepper for a recipe, I’ve found an easy way to avoid grinding the pepper and scooping it into measuring spoons, which is messy and time-consuming. Instead, count the number of turns your peppermill takes to measure out 1/2 tsp. For my peppermill, it takes 10 turns. After doing this once, I could grind pepper directly into the saucepan or skillet, turning it 20 times for a teaspoon or 5 times for a 1/4 tsp. It’s helpful to mark the number of turns on a piece of tape on the side of the mill for easy reference.
