Can someone recommend an electric meat slicer. Should meat be somewhat frozen when slicing. This would be for jerky. I read not to use frozen meat, Totally thawed would get messy? Thank you.
Do you have any problems with the last little bit not cutting, and getting pushed in the opening between slicer body and the slider?We use a Lem 10 inch big bite and really like it! We make a fair amount of jerky, mostly from venison and never let it totally thaw before slicing it.
Ryan
We still flip every few slices... to get rid of that little tag.Do you have any problems with the last little bit not cutting, and getting pushed in the opening between slicer body and the slider?
If you don't flip the meat over and put that at the front, it gets longer and longer.
Thank you. learned i need flip to avoid the bad end cutWe still flip every few slices... to get rid of that little tag.
Ryan
I've had a Chefs Choice model 615A for about 8 years. I primarily use it to slice slab bacon into sliced bacon. The slab is thawed when I'm slicing it as, well, the next step is frying up the slices. It's a commercial grade unit. I've used it to slice semi frozen meat to make jerky as well.Can someone recommend an electric meat slicer. Should meat be somewhat frozen when slicing. This would be for jerky. I read not to use frozen meat, Totally thawed would get messy? Thank you.
If you specify you budget, it might help.
Before I look for a new one, I might journey thru craigslist and such.
Things made with quality back then!Our slicer has been in the family since the 70s. I inherited it from my parents. It's an old Oyster and it's still going strong.
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Granted it probably wouldn't have lasted as long as it had. If it was used on a daily basis for extended periods of time, but for cutting up the occasional boneless ham, pastrami or smoked roast for deli slices it served its purpose. Another selling point is it's light weight and can be stored in an upper kitchen cabinet. It's also pretty safe. You have to have your finger on the switch for the blade to work.Things made with quality back then!
Does this dehydrator need you to rotate trays for even drying?We use a Lem 10 inch big bite and really like it! We make a fair amount of jerky, mostly from venison and never let it totally thaw before slicing it.
Ryan
We do rotate trays... not sure if we have to but my wife says to rotate them. So, yes, I have to rotate trays lol!Does this dehydrator need you to rotate trays for even drying?