do i need a stuffer?

[boykjo]

Y'all figure the cabela grinder stuffing attachment tubes fit their stuffer too?

They kinda look the same in the pictures on-line.

Yes they do... My tubes are identical. I have the cabelas 30 lb stuffer with motor and the 1 hp grinder

 

[roller]

M. if you have 3 hands just use your grinder to stuff your sausage with but if you only have 2 hands then you will need a stuffer...That is the best way I can put it...

 

[candycoated]

I have the cabela's grinder, so I'd like to get that cabela's stuffer... extra parts and such.

But wouldn't you know that almost 24 hours after I created this thread, the sale on those stuffers ended. I refuse to pay full price when I know they will go on sale again. I've read lots of folks say they go on sale every year around Christmas time. So just keeping my eyes open, maybe i'll find one on ebay or craigs list before the sale... who knows.

If I do decide to stuff casings with my grinder before I get a stuffer, I figure it will make me appreciate the stuffer more. Americans love a struggle and life lesson! ;p

BTW, I used my cabela #8 grinder for the first time, it spit 6lbs of meat out so fast... i was kinda disappointed in a way, wanted to spend some quality time with the grinder. hehe, I was like, "that's it? we're done?"

 

[kathrynn]

Lady Mel....I will send you one of my Universal ones.....if you want more quality time!  (wink)

 

[candycoated]

Oh no, that's one of them manual turn crank grinders?

 

[kathrynn]

Oh no, that's one of them manual turn crank grinders?

I thought you wanted a slower version????  haha!  

 

[candycoated]

slower not harder. ;p

 

[crustyo44]

Bonding sessions with mincers and stuffers are a thing of the past. I do feel for you, I am a bit the same.

In our modern age, speed and  temperature control is of the utmost importance to produce a top quality sausage you can be proud of.

Take photos, enlarge them and stick them on the bedroom wall to look at when you first open your eyes.

I know that my wife would be very impressed.

I take photos of everything I make.

Cheers,

Jan

 

[smoking b]

I have the cabela's grinder, so I'd like to get that cabela's stuffer... extra parts and such.

But wouldn't you know that almost 24 hours after I created this thread, the sale on those stuffers ended. I refuse to pay full price when I know they will go on sale again. I've read lots of folks say they go on sale every year around Christmas time. So just keeping my eyes open, maybe i'll find one on ebay or craigs list before the sale... who knows.

If I do decide to stuff casings with my grinder before I get a stuffer, I figure it will make me appreciate the stuffer more. Americans love a struggle and life lesson! ;p

BTW, I used my cabela #8 grinder for the first time, it spit 6lbs of meat out so fast... i was kinda disappointed in a way, wanted to spend some quality time with the grinder. hehe, I was like, "that's it? we're done?"

The stuffing tubes that came with my Cabela's grinder also fit my Weston stuffer if you don't mind them & happen to find a deal on one of those sooner...

 

[kathrynn]

slower not harder. ;p

But it helps with the "upper body strength"....(just teasing)

 

[linguica]

How about an electric stuffer with the addition of:


When stuffing sausages, the more hands on the job the easier it goes.

 

[roller]

slower not harder. ;p

What about the American thang ??????

 

[candycoated]

crustyo44

Hey mate!

Good point about food safety.

Looked at the weston again. 7lb capacity instead of 11lb, half the price but same features, and there is a model right now that comes with a realtree fabric cover.

Foot control is not a bad idea either...

 

[smoking b]

crustyo44

Hey mate!

Good point about food safety.

Looked at the weston again. 7lb capacity instead of 11lb, half the price but same features, and there is a model right now that comes with a realtree fabric cover.

Foot control is not a bad idea either...

That's the one I have & it works great. The 2 speed gearbox is really nice for raising the plunger back out also...

 

[candycoated]

Oops, I left out a bit of info. The one with the realtree cover is on sale. Like $25 cheaper.

 

[crustyo44]

I found the 7 lbs( 3 kg) model big enough. These stuffers are easy to fill, just make sure your pack the meat mix in tightly otherwise you have air bubbles in your snags.

To come back to safety, keep the stuffer tube in the fridge before using and filling. Make SURE that you use the correct amount of Cure #1 if you are going to smoke the sausages and use cure #2  if you are going to ferment and dry them. Not using cures correctly can be DEADLY!!!!!!!!

Regards,

Jan.