Meat grinder help/info

[RVTECH]

Ok, I'm looking for a meat grinder - anybody use one?

NOT some several hundred dollar commercial one but a moderately priced Vs. quality.

Maybe only be doing 2-4 lbs at any given time.

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[NeoBlackdog]

Get yourself a refurbed Kitchenaid mixer and a bunch of attachments for it. You'll hit that $300 mark, but you'll have a very versatile machine that'll grind yer meat, slice yer veggies, and even make ravioli's.

https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/refurbished/stand-mixers/p.refurbished-artisan-series-5-quart-tilt-head-stand-mixer.RRK150SM.html?queryID=99dff76dba2f34e618d1c0082906b19b&_gl=1*jr7kxk*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6bfHBhDNARIsAIGsqLiAkCL_jnxv47rdxgg8sXLwqiqlD6sMwhK9sCCbz8hAEkrH6UCfTEEaAkHYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAAC5rhmLOUNyI41Cz1ldJ-DDPMUQyw

https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/refurbished/stand-mixers-and-attachments/p.refurbished-metal-food-grinder-attachment.RKSMMGA.html?_gl=1*1cdlvtm*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6bfHBhDNARIsAIGsqLiAkCL_jnxv47rdxgg8sXLwqiqlD6sMwhK9sCCbz8hAEkrH6UCfTEEaAkHYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAAC5rhmLOUNyI41Cz1ldJ-DDPMUQyw

 

[Lilhigbee]

Get you one of these baby's. If all you are doing is a few pounds at a time you will spend more time cleaning a fancy one than grinding meat. We used to make our own pet food and would grind 10-12 lbs for a batch. They work great and are about $5 at a garage sale. Doesn't matter which brand, they all work. Get all the the different bits for it if you want choices on how coarse or fine your grind is. If you find your way to Potand(I wouldn't recommend it) I've probably got one you can have.

 

[monkeybutler]

I also use a kitchenaid attachment.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Watch your fingers.
Ladies.

 

[hibernation]

Kitchenaid attachment is perfect for someone who's only doing 2-4lbs at a time.

 

[RVTECH]

Looking at one of these. $46.00 new.

 

[ORhutner]

Ok, I'm looking for a meat grinder - anybody use one?

NOT some several hundred dollar commercial one but a moderately priced Vs. quality.

Maybe only be doing 2-4 lbs at any given time.

Find a used one on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/Garage Sales/etc.... Most who buy a meat grinder have good intentions that never materialize and they let them go barely used or sometimes even new for pennies on the dollar. Just like this one below that is still new.

Meat grinder - appliances - by owner - sale - craigslist

Cabela’s meat grinder only used once. Only two years old.

eugene.craigslist.org

I found a lot more options when doing a quick search on Facebook Marketplace.

Something to keep in mind when using a meat grinder is to make sure you are keeping your grinder plates and knives sharpened.

 

[ORhutner]

Looking at one of these. $46.00 new.
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I started on one like that and it is the reason I now have a nice electric meat grinder. Looking back, I would bet part of the problem was dull grind plates and knife.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Looking at one of these. $46.00 new.
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Get it .
It's got a nice sized plate on it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I started on one like that and it is the reason I now have a nice electric meat grinder. Looking back, I would bet part of the problem was dull grind plates and knife.

You can dress the knife on a flat stone , by hand.
The plate , unfortunately, requires a surface grinder for proper geometry.

 

[deadeye]

Looking at one of these. $46.00 new.
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DEFINATELY cheaper than what I used for years (weiler 1109).......... $300 just for a new grinder plate (resurfaced every day) and $12,000 for a new auger and sleave set. Well we did grind 15-30,000 pounds a day. Now I just use the lil white guy for deer hamburger.

 

[P7M13]

Find a used one on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/Garage Sales/etc.... Most who buy a meat grinder have good intentions that never materialize and they let them go barely used or sometimes even new for pennies on the dollar. Just like this one below that is still new.

Meat grinder - appliances - by owner - sale - craigslist

Cabela’s meat grinder only used once. Only two years old.

eugene.craigslist.org

I found a lot more options when doing a quick search on Facebook Marketplace.

Something to keep in mind when using a meat grinder is to make sure you are keeping your grinder plates and knives sharpened.

That one on Craigslist is expensive. I have a Cabelas one just like that, cost me $99 on sale. It worked much mo' betta' than my two manual units, and will stuff casings too.

 

[RVTECH]

I have a Cabelas one just like that

What is the name brand?

 

[deadeye]

What is the name brand?

Bend Sportsmans warehouse should have something, maybe besides this one as well.

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LEM Products #8 575 watt Meat Grinder

LEM Products #8 575 watt Meat Grinder -Interested in getting into grinding and sausage-making? Long-lasting gears and durable aluminum construction ensure it will make quick work on everything wild or tame for seasons to come. <br />

www.sportsmans.com

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Weston No. 8 Electric Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer

Weston #8 Electric Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer - The #8 Meat Grinder is a easy to use with a compact designed for grinding meat and making sausage in small batches in your home kitchen. Powerful 3/4 HP, 575 watt motor (120 volt, 60 HZ) Comes with sausage stuffing funnel and spacer...

www.sportsmans.com

 

[P7M13]

What is the name brand?

Well, it has the Cabelas logo on it. I've never dug deeper to see who actually makes it.
Edit to add, my wife had moved the box from where I normally store it, so I had to go look and find it.
It's the Cabelas Deluxe model. I forget who recommended the specific model to me, but I had asked about what they recommended to grind out 30# of a mix of venison trimmings, beef fat and bacon. No problems so far.

https://www.cabelas.com/p/cabelas-deluxe-meat-grinder

 

[RVTECH]

Well, it has the Cabelas logo on it.

I found it on their website. $149 but they have another for $99 that looks pretty good as well.

 

[P7M13]

I found it on their website. $149 but they have another for $99 that looks pretty good as well.

Yeah, the #5 might just be great. My vote will always go for the herkier one if the price difference is ~$20.

 

[Xaevian]

That one on Craigslist is expensive. I have a Cabelas one just like that, cost me $99 on sale. It worked much mo' betta' than my two manual units, and will stuff casings too.

That is what I used for several years. Still use.

 

[roseburger]

I've got a LEM #12 I think. It's got a 3/4 HP motor; time is money.