Most of us think we’ve mastered the art of seasoning, but the truth is, we might have been doing it wrong all along — especially when it comes to salt grinders.
This seemingly simple kitchen tool has more than one trick up its sleeve, and a recent TikTok revelation has left many people stunned at how much they didn’t know.
The TikTok that started it all.
Ellen, a content creator, recently shared a video on her TikTok account @ellen.ceez, where her partner demonstrated a surprising feature of their sea salt grinder.
The twist? The grinder has two settings: one for fine salt and another for larger flakes, depending on how you adjust the lid.
The hidden feature was unveiled.
In the clip, Ellen’s partner shows how to grind salt as usual by turning it upside down and twisting. But then, he reveals the secret: pulling the lid out allows for coarser chunks.
As he puts it, “Now you know. It’s the same for the pepper grinder.” Cue the collective gasp of the internet.
No instructions, no problem?
Ellen explains that this feature isn’t mentioned on the grinder’s packaging, so it’s no wonder so many people were clueless. “If you didn’t already know about it, it would be hard to find out,” she says, making a good point.
The internet was mind blown!
The video went viral, and people flocked to the comments to express their disbelief.
One viewer wrote, “I think you’ve just changed my life.” Another added, “It works. How did I not know this before?” Clearly, Ellen wasn’t the only one in the dark.
For some, it’s a life-changing discovery.
Some viewers found this discovery life-changing. “Omg. I’ve been on the big chunks, and I hate it. If this works, it’s life-changing. Off to try it,” commented one enthusiastic user.
Meanwhile, another confessed, “Not us buying actual salt and pepper mills because the chunks were too big.”
Not everyone was surprised.
However, not everyone was caught by surprise. “I’m confused how you didn’t know this,” remarked one viewer, adding a dash of salt to the wound of ignorance. Another echoed, “I thought this was common knowledge.”
Curiosity peaked: testing time!
One TikToker felt a sudden urge to experiment. “I’m trying not to get the urge to get out of bed right now to try this,” they admitted, clearly tempted by the newfound knowledge.
Not all grinders are created equal.
Others pointed out that not all grinders are created equal. “Not all of them do this; Home Bargains ones do, but Aldi’s don’t,” noted one commenter, prompting Ellen to reply, “This must explain why I’ve got a bunch of grown men and women acting like I’ve committed a crime by not knowing. We used to shop at Aldi and switched to Lidl.” A hilarious twist!
Closing thoughts: a lesson learned?
In the end, whether you’re a salt grinder newbie or a seasoned pro, this TikTok revelation proves there’s always something new to learn in the kitchen.
So go ahead, check your grinder — you might just find you’ve been missing out on a better way to season all along.
