Blender

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I think main thing is get high power with good presets. I really love my Ninja Chef High Speed but can only get it refurbished now which might not be a bad thing for the price.

 

[noboundaries]

Amazon offers it new at $335.81 with the standard 75 oz. 4-sided jar and Costco has it with the Wildside+ jar along with the 37 oz. Twister jar for $365.75.

That Costco price is one heck of a deal. Those two jars are perfect for the Blendtec.

 

[dls1]

That Costco price is one heck of a deal. Those two jars are perfect for the Blendtec.

Yes, it is. If I didn't already have a Blendtec I'd jump on that offer.

Since I bought my Blendtec a long time ago, I've had the Wildside+ and standard 4-side square jars. What's the benefit/advantage of the Twister jar. I might be interested in getting one.

 

[noboundaries]

What's the benefit/advantage of the Twister jar. I might be interested in getting one.

Biggest benefit for us is nut butters: peanut and almond are our favorites. To make crunchy peanut butter, 1 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts. Pulse a few times to break up, then set aside.

Add 1 3/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts and 1/4 tsp salt to jar. Speed 1 for full 51 second cycle. Then speed up to 5 and keep slowly increasing to 8 until cycle stops. Mix half the broken nuts in with a spoon then put in a jar. Repeat. Makes about 30 oz.

I use it for making spreadable butter, too.

Works better for cracking peppercorns than the Wildside jar.

 

[dls1]

Biggest benefit for us is nut butters: peanut and almond are our favorites. To make crunchy peanut butter, 1 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts. Pulse a few times to break up, then set aside.

Add 1 3/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts and 1/4 tsp salt to jar. Speed 1 for full 51 second cycle. Then speed up to 5 and keep slowly increasing to 8 until cycle stops. Mix half the broken nuts in with a spoon then put in a jar. Repeat. Makes about 30 oz.

I use it for making spreadable butter, too.

Works better for cracking peppercorns than the Wildside jar.

Thanks for the response and input. Your comments confirm the reviews I read earlier today. Just placed an order with Amazon and should have the jar tomorrow.

I tried to make some nut butters a few years ago using, I believe, the standard 4-sided jar. Didn't care for the results, and never tried again. The Twister jar sounds like it might up my game quite a bit so I'm looking forward to that experiment and, for my first effort, I'll use your recipe. One question; when you say " Add 1 3/4 cup...." I assume you're saying 1¾ cup, not one ¾ cup. Is that correct?

I make a lot of compound butters, my favorite being anchovy butter, so I'm looking forward to that experiment as well.

Thanks again.

 

[noboundaries]

I assume you're saying 1¾ cup, not one ¾ cup. Is that correct?

Correct: one and three-quarters cup.

I've used less with great results. 2 cups is a tad too much. 1 2/3 to 1 3/4 cup works beautifully. The Twister jar makes great nut butters. The nut butter will stick to the bottom of the blades. Even though you use the Twister lid to make the nut better, cleaning is a different story. Pulsing with a drop of dish soap and a cup of water using the "sealing" lid, not the Twister lid, gets it clean. Trust me on the lids. You've been warned!

 

[IMAVGAN]

I have both a Vitamix at home & a Blendtec at my office. If I had to do it again, both would be Vitamix blenders. It just makes a better smoothie as far as chopping ice into finer bits.

 

[mageerauld]

I have a Blendtec. I've used the heck out of it. 1500 watts is plenty of power, but I doubt I'd buy another one. The jars are the weak point. I've had two fail with proper handling (hand-wash only) and replacements are NOT cheap ($100-$130). I use the Wildside and Twister jar (two regular jars failed and I didn't bother replacing the second one). This blender makes INCREDIBLY smooth and creamy peanut butter with the Twister jar. Peanuts and salt only. No oil required. Pulse some peanuts to add to the creamy for chunky peanut butter. Blendtec jars have a 7-year warranty. Yeah, not long enough.

I watched several comparison tests on YouTube. The KitchenAid performed WAY better than my Blendtec. So, if my Blendtec failed today, I'd probably get the KA blender.

I have an Oster I bought more than 40 years ago. It still works great for margaritas but doesn't perform like the Blendtec for making smoothies, sauces, cream soups, and nut butters. After checking out some BlendJet reviews, it seems like a fantastic, convenient option for quick and easy blends. It's only like 500 watts or less, but I keep it with our camping gear nowadays and still enjoy using it.

For a new one, it depends on what you need it for, but generally, investing in a modern, reliable model from a reputable brand is best. Look for options with good durability, user reviews, and warranty support. For home or small-scale use, mid-range models often balance performance and cost well, while commercial or heavy-duty needs might justify higher-end models. Brands like EXPRO or similar well-reviewed manufacturers are solid choices if you’re replacing something like an old meat emulsifier or specialized appliance.