The Ultimate Pepper Grinder for Cooks and Chefs

When I got my first place, I remember how much I loved inviting people over for dinner. I’d put out mismatched pint glasses, takeout utensils, and sticky packets of fast food condiments for an evening potluck, and no one seemed to care. Eventually, my accommodations improved, and potlucks evolved into dinner parties. I realized the days of upcycling ketchup packets and setting a fresh roll of paper towels on the table were behind me. 

It takes time to adult a kitchen, and when you do, it’s worth splurging on something extra nice. Some people reward themselves with an anti-fatigue mat, a new knife, or enameled bakeware. But when you want to splurge, the Pepper Cannon by Männkitchen leaves every other kitchen tool in the dust.

XL Männkitchen Pepper Cannon

Cleve Oines, Founder of  Männkitchen and inventor of The Pepper Cannon, realized he was spending too much time grinding fresh pepper. So, five years ago, he launched the finest pepper mill anyone had ever laid hands on.

The original Pepper Cannon is milled from a solid chunk of aerospace-grade aluminum and designed with a single focus: grind the most pepper in the least amount of time with minimal effort. It’s sleek, efficient, and powerful. So when Oines set out to create a professional version, he kept the same core idea — but super-sized it.

It feels solid in the hand, balanced, and satisfying to twist. I push the single button to pop off the quick-release top and load it with fresh black peppercorns. The grind size is adjustable at the base, and the double-bearing drive shaft ensures every turn is smooth and consistent. With 75 grind settings, you can dial in your grind from extremely fine (think fairy dust) to coarse for stocks and brine. Honestly, I often grind more than I need just because it’s so much fun to use.

I also appreciate the thoughtful design. The matte black finish doesn’t show fingerprints and wipes clean easily, even after a greasy cooking session. It looks just as good on the stove as it does on the dining room table — something most grinders can’t claim.

The XL Männkitchen Pepper Cannon is built with commercial kitchens in mind, designed to help chefs and staff grind obscene amounts of fresh pepper in seconds. But it’s just as brilliant for home cooks who want performance and precision without sacrificing style. At 9.5 inches tall, it’s over two inches taller than the original. It holds up to 3/4 cup of peppercorns and grinds directly into a 1/3 cup removable base for later use. Weighing in at a hefty 1.3 pounds, you instantly feel the restaurant-quality difference.  

Whether you're seasoning a stockpot or prepping a pepper-crusted steak, it delivers consistent results with a few effortless turns. It’s the kind of tool that makes weeknight cooking feel a little more professional—and weekend entertaining a lot more impressive.

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