My Kitchenaid Mixer is 1HP . The LEM is 575 watts. Any idea which one will perform better? Im trying to reconcile these two specs. TY.
The kitchenaid is a multi-tasker and a gtreat addition to any kitchen. But as a multi tasker its gear ratio on the grinder is built around making a pound of hamburger out of a old roast. You can use it to grind AND stuff sausage but the grinding will be very slow and require a unforgiving amount of cold chilling.
My Kitchenaid Mixer is 1HP . The LEM is 575 watts. Any idea which one will perform better? Im trying to reconcile these two specs. TY.
IMO, the gap between the auger and tube is the most important spec..... On the KA stuff squeezes past the auger and doesn't grind.... Especially critical if you twice grind meats... I have a KA and the grinder attachment... It's OK for making 2#'s of ground chuck for a couple burgers, but after that, it fails compared to stand alone grinders...
I have the Kitchener #12 which is an entry level grinder but I think it's a darn good grinder for the bucks.....I've ground 35 #'s at one sitting... no problems.... usually around $99 at Northern Tool..... ...http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_food-processing+meat-grinders+electric-meat-grinders
I checked out the Kitchener line. The ones that are stainless steel jump 2-3X in price. Is this one not stainless? Have you had any rust issues?IMO, the gap between the auger and tube is the most important spec..... On the KA stuff squeezes past the auger and doesn't grind.... Especially critical if you twice grind meats... I have a KA and the grinder attachment... It's OK for making 2#'s of ground chuck for a couple burgers, but after that, it fails compared to stand alone grinders...
I have the Kitchener #12 which is an entry level grinder but I think it's a darn good grinder for the bucks.....I've ground 35 #'s at one sitting... no problems.... usually around $99 at Northern Tool..... ...http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_food-processing+meat-grinders+electric-meat-grinders