- Unique 6-inch, one-handed pepper grinder in playful rabbit-ear shape
- Sturdy, clear plastic with rubber-grip squeeze handles
- Durable metal grinder; adjustable to 5 coarseness levels
- Easy-open refill window; combo refill funnel and counter stand included
- 6 by 3-1/2 inches; comes filled with peppercorn medley
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The Chef'n PepperBall has an unusual, one-handed design unlike the typical hold-and-twist motion of most grinders. Two soft-grip handles squeeze together to activate the grinding mechanism. As a result, it takes less motion to grind the same amount of pepper as it would with a conventional grinder. In addition, shaped like a bunny head with two big floppy ears, the whimsical grinder livens up any table setting.
The body of the PepperBall is constructed of sturdy, clear plastic, while the "rabbit-ear" handles consist of rubber grip pads. A durable metal grinder mechanism is adjustable to five coarseness levels--the small knob on the tool’s underside turns to the right for coarse, and the left for a finer grind. An easy-slide refill window on the side of the PepperBall makes replenishing the peppercorn supply a snap.
The tool comes with a smoke-gray counter stand that can also be used as a refill funnel. Chef'n also offers a matching Salt Ball. The Chef'n PepperBall comes filled with assorted peppercorns--black, white, green, and pink. It measures 6 inches high and 3-1/2 inches wide. --Garland Withers
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Handy for the table, but not so much for the kitchen.,
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This review is from: Chef'n Pepper Ball, Smoke Handles and Black Pads (Kitchen)
I bought the Chef'n Pepper Ball after reading about it in Alton Brown's GEAR FOR THE KITCHEN. Alton is the host of the Food Network show GOOD EATS. He shares my frustration in trying to find a decent pepper grinder. My spice cabinet is beginning to look like a pepper mill graveyard.My frustration occurs because it seems that no pepper mills are designed to actually grind amounts required for cooking - say a couple of tablespoons. Alton takes the top off a cheap rotary ginder, and chucks the drive stem into a cordless drill. Although he also recommends the Unicorn Magnum Plus pepper mill (which costs 3x this one), he mentions that when he just needs to spice up a plate a little, he finds himself grabbing the round mill with the rabbit ears. The closest mill I have to this one is a model by Pampered Chef with a lever on the side. It works in the same way - grab it, wrap your fingers around the lever, and pump. Note that on the Chef'n Pepper Ball, only one "ear" moves. The other is fixed to the ball. Grab it the wrong way, and the ball rocks as you pump it. No big deal, though. The mechanism looks almost identical to that in the Pampered Chef model, including the fineness control. Unfortunately, it produces no more pepper per stroke than the other one. But in general, these "pump" types are easier to operate than the mostly-decorative pepper mills on which you must twist the top a gazillion revolutions - especially the ones without a crank on the top. The Chef'N Pepper Ball excels with its large capacity, and its larger refill opening and funnel. It's also somewhat whimsical. The base not only serves as a base, but as a funnel with a ridge that fits into the refill opening. With the other pepper mill, I often spill more peppercorns than I get into the mill. (Turns out my Beagle has no problem eating spilled peppercorns.) My complaints are few and minor. I wish the base attached to the ball and stayed there. When things have separate parts, I tend to lose those parts. The instructions also did not tell me how to refill the ball - I admit it took me a few minutes to figure out the the refill door SLIDES to one side rather than hinging open. Overall, this is probably best grinder I've found to date for use on the table to add a little spice to your meal, but don't get it expecting to grind large amounts of pepper for cooking. Take a look at the mini-balls. They supposedly have a magnet that lets them stick to the fridge. I might get one to keep in the desk at work when I need to pepper up my lunch.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheesy, dangerous gadget,,
By 2many2read (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chef'n Pepper Ball, Smoke Handles and Black Pads (Kitchen)
I've had the smaller model only about a month. Nevertheless, it is starting to go. It puts shards of sharp plastic in the food. (From searching the net on this, I find that my experience is not unique, either.)Not recommended. Better brands include Firth, Unicorn's Magnum and Magnum Plus, William Bounds, and Peugeot.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rabbit Ears Pepper Grinder,
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This review is from: Chef'n Pepper Ball, Smoke Handles and Black Pads (Kitchen)
Although they don't appear to be selling them here anymore, it's pretty good. Just wanted to help other owners out, because we had the same problem as another reviewer here about refilling it --it turns out that the little round thing on the bottom is NOT a refill cap, it is a dial which adjusts the fineness of the grain. There's a window on the side that slides down, and then it's easy to refill. Figured it out by reading the description here after doing a Google search for rabbit ear pepper grinders. It's easy once you know what to do.
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