Manual Meat Mixer

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charlie tango

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Dec 14, 2013
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I have some Cabela's points saved up and am ready to buy a manual meat mixer.  Ive searched around and found some "older" posts about mixers and wondered if there are any new opinions or things to think about. I am mixing 10 pound batches and am finding that the mixing is the least fun part.  I have a 5# lem stuffer and a Guide Series grinder that work great for my needs, now I need to make the mixing part better.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Tango
 
Bride got me a mixer last Christmas, from Cabela's, with our points..... Works well.... There is a certain level, when you add the meat, that works best... too little or too much, doesn't mix very good.... That's what I found.... YMMV.... I think it is good for making large batches of sausage so the taste will be uniform... It cleans up pretty easy... I would recommend some food grade lube for the bushings and other parts.... Here's what I use...

 
FoamHeart you hit the nail right on the head.  When my hands are hurting all the way up to the elbows I always say that I'm going to buy a mixer.
 
 
FoamHeart you hit the nail right on the head.  When my hands are hurting all the way up to the elbows I always say that I'm going to buy a mixer.
Yup---Makes my hands feel like I guess arthritis would feel.

I was thinking about getting a mixer, but the batches I make (10 pounds) are too small for the mixer to work with.

I ended up getting a pair of Poly? gloves that go up to my elbows.

Bear
 
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I mix in my Kitchenaid with the paddle blade. Works out to about 2.5 lbs in the bowl mixes well, then I just mix the batches by hand. If I had the room is love one of those meat mixers though!
 
I mix in my Kitchenaid with the paddle blade. Works out to about 2.5 lbs in the bowl mixes well, then I just mix the batches by hand. If I had the room is love one of those meat mixers though!
I tend to stay away from Mrs Bear's kitchen toys. Ever hear of an enraged She-Bear???

Bear
 
Well, I bought a Cabelas mixer.  WOW!  Made a 10# batch of stick with it.  Mixed well, easy to use, easy to clean.  Should have done it years ago. The only bad part is two weeks after I paid full price the darn thing went on sale for 50 bucks off.
 
 
Well, I bought a Cabelas mixer.  WOW!  Made a 10# batch of stick with it.  Mixed well, easy to use, easy to clean.  Should have done it years ago. The only bad part is two weeks after I paid full price the darn thing went on sale for 50 bucks off.
Charlie Check with the store sometimes they will meet the price if its within 30 days.
 
 
Yup---Makes my hands feel like I guess arthritis would feel.

I was thinking about getting a mixer, but the batches I make (10 pounds) are too small for the mixer to work with.

I ended up getting a pair of Poly? gloves that go up to my elbows.

Bear
I have those, the blue ones and they do help quite a bit but you still get that bone numbing cold after it's all said and done.
 
 
Well, I bought a Cabelas mixer.  WOW!  Made a 10# batch of stick with it.  Mixed well, easy to use, easy to clean.  Should have done it years ago. The only bad part is two weeks after I paid full price the darn thing went on sale for 50 bucks off.
What Tropics said:

4 years ago I paid Cabelas $399 for my Smoker.

about 2 weeks later they had them for $349.

I called them & they gave me $50 back.

Bear
 
 
I have those, the blue ones and they do help quite a bit but you still get that bone numbing cold after it's all said and done.
My black ones must be heavier than the ones you got. The inside even looks like a canvas type material, kinda like a pair of over-boots.

Bear
 
I called as soon as I saw the add. No dice. Don't blame them, they have a business to run. I used up all my good luck already I guess, ha ha ha.

Thanks Tropics.
 
 
I have those, the blue ones and they do help quite a bit but you still get that bone numbing cold after it's all said and done.
These are the ones I picked up. I think they were about $15 at Home Depot. They are pretty thick and work well for mixing. I actually got two pairs, one for raw food and one for cooked food.

Those look exactly like mine---I don't remember what I paid, but probably similar.

To wash them I just leave them on & wash just like I'm washing my hands. I do that after use, and to be safe I do it again before use.

Bear
 
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