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ddrian

ddrian

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Apr 13, 2017
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Man,

I didn't think I would be so crazy about making salami and sausage. I bough a 15 pound stuffer. (love it).

The 15 pound mixer is not big enough to do what I want to do....120 pounds at a time.

So I have to look for a bigger one.

Again I didn't think I would EVER need a bigger mixer.

The hook is deep.

DDR
 
ddrian said:
 
Man,

I didn't think I would be so crazy about making salami and sausage. I bough a 15 pound stuffer. (love it).

The 15 pound mixer is not big enough to do what I want to do....120 pounds at a time.

So I have to look for a bigger one.

Again I didn't think I would EVER need a bigger mixer.

The hook is deep.

DDR
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I completely understand!

I was unhappy with my mixer and sold it off.  I found a great alternative that works wonders.

I use a 7 gallon food grade bucket, 9 Amp (or higher) Corded Drill 1/2" bit capable, and a 46" Hex Shaft Junior Mud Mixer.

You can get a 9 Amp 1/2" corded drill on amazon for $55+

7 gallon food grade bucket on amazon for $29.50.

The 46" Aluminum and Steel Mud Mixer for $27.50 at https://www.krafttool.com/products/by-category/flooring/mud-mixers/by-sku/DC714L

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This is about the same cost as a 20 pound meat mixer.  A 20 pound meat mixer can really only do about 16-17 pounds of meat and is what you would need to mix 15 pounds of meat.... BUT those mixers are a HUGE pain to clean.

With the bucket solution you can mix all kinds of meat, I do 20 pounds at a time no problem, it's quick, and cleanup is a freakin breeze!!!

The biggest con of the bucket solution is that I have to hold the bucket with my feet to keep it from rotating but I'm 100% sure I could just buy this 8.5 foot adjustable band and secure some "L" bracket "feet" to the bucket so I could just step on them to keep the bucket from spinning.

Here is the band I'm talking about:

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I hope this gives you some food for thought and best of luck mixing! :)
 
TallBM said:
 
I completely understand!

I was unhappy with my mixer and sold it off.  I found a great alternative that works wonders.

I use a 7 gallon food grade bucket, 9 Amp (or higher) Corded Drill 1/2" bit capable, and a 46" Hex Shaft Junior Mud Mixer.

You can get a 9 Amp 1/2" corded drill on amazon for $55+

7 gallon food grade bucket on amazon for $29.50.

The 46" Aluminum and Steel Mud Mixer for $27.50 at https://www.krafttool.com/products/by-category/flooring/mud-mixers/by-sku/DC714L

41HpPmqmhyL.jpg

41HpPmqmhyL.jpg

41HrN5z932L.jpg

41HrN5z932L.jpg

DC713.JPG

DC713.JPG


This is about the same cost as a 20 pound meat mixer.  A 20 pound meat mixer can really only do about 16-17 pounds of meat and is what you would need to mix 15 pounds of meat.... BUT those mixers are a HUGE pain to clean.

With the bucket solution you can mix all kinds of meat, I do 20 pounds at a time no problem, it's quick, and cleanup is a freakin breeze!!!

The biggest con of the bucket solution is that I have to hold the bucket with my feet to keep it from rotating but I'm 100% sure I could just buy this 8.5 foot adjustable band and secure some "L" bracket "feet" to the bucket so I could just step on them to keep the bucket from spinning.

Here is the band I'm talking about:

31MSImVlOGL._SY445_.jpg

31MSImVlOGL._SY445_.jpg


I hope this gives you some food for thought and best of luck mixing! :)
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Yep After the first go around with bigger lots of mixing, we did the same thing. The MIXER was a PITA!. For 5 pounds it would be great, but 10-20 pound lots are big volumes to mix. The process that you mentioned I saw in another thread and we tried it. It was a gift!

Thanks for the step by step!

DDR
 
I went that route one as well, 20-25 # mixer was not big enough, We went with a 50# that attaches onto our LEM 1hp grinder and am happy with it. Though 40# of meat at a time is max I think. I did buy a paddle for my drill to use just in case. So far I haven't used it yet. We have become sausage making nuts over the years with a ton of trial and error. We have our favs but always try new stuff when we get down to it. 
 
ddrian said:
 
Yep After the first go around with bigger lots of mixing, we did the same thing. The MIXER was a PITA!. For 5 pounds it would be great, but 10-20 pound lots are big volumes to mix. The process that you mentioned I saw in another thread and we tried it. It was a gift!

Thanks for the step by step!

DDR
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I'm glad it has worked out for you.  It is so much more awesome and better than those square mixers with the handle and paddles.  I'm never going back :)
 
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