13 Common Spices You Can (Cannot) Grind in Your ...
· Szechuan pepper may have the same name, but it doesn't act like pepper in a grinder at all. It is far too light to grind, but if you insist on trying, be sure your grinder is set on "coarse." You'll only get a tiny bit for a whole lot of time and energy, so don't put yourself through it — save your exertions in the kitchen for other work.