Meat Grinder

[smokedout13]

What would you guys recommend for a meat grinder around $350? I would like to start processing my own deer/elk.

 

[mummel]

How much will you be doing at one time?

 

[smokedout13]

I don't think I'd do more than 10 lbs at a time

 

[mummel]

Check my sig. I have a LEM #8.  I've only done small runs (like half a pork butt), but it works great (if I only do a one pass grind otherwise it gets squishy).  Im pretty sure this baby will handle 10lbs at a time without an issue. 

But I think if you are going to be processing larger quantities of meat, its probably best to get something more substantial. 

 

[smokedout13]

How big of a deal is ss vs aluminum?

 

[tropics]

I got the Kitchener #12 it cranks meat out faster then I can feed it.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267

Check Northern tools for cupons 

Richie

 

[sfprankster]

 
I got the Kitchener #12 it cranks meat out faster then I can feed it.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267

Check Northern tools for cupons 

Richie

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[westby]

 
I got the Kitchener #12 it cranks meat out faster then I can feed it.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200451267_200451267

Check Northern tools for cupons

Richie

I've got the same grinder.  I do 25 - 50 lb batches regularly with no issues.  Grinds faster than I can feed it. . . . .

 

[dirtworldmike]

I too have the Kitchener #12. It works OK .......But....... I have to push/force every piece of meat through it to get it to grind.

My next one will be a LEM with a "Big Bite" auger. Just drop meat in and it grinds.

 

[JckDanls 07]

This is the one you want... good thing about it is you can get the different attachments down the road.... and it's on sale at your price range.... puts all the others to shame ...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabe...l=Header%3BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=grinders

 

[bmudd14474]

This is the one you want... good thing about it is you can get the different attachments down the road.... and it's on sale at your price range.... puts all the others to shame ...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabe...l=Header%3BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=grinders

This is the one I have and would recommend it highly. LEM makes a really nice comparable model also.

 

[boykjo]

I have a cabelas 1 hp. but I found this bang for the buck. 3/4 hp. Gander mountain has some good quality stuff and good prices especially around the winter season

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...tainless-Steel-Electric-Meat-Grinder&i=754159

Joe

 

[oregon smoker]

have the Weston # 22 and my only complaint is I can not feed it fast enough to keep a steady grind. it churns thru every thing I throw at it, warm cold, half frozen, fat meat etc. it does not care. just my 2 cents,

Tom

 

[mummel]

Zero complaints so far with my LEM #8.

 

[smokedout13]

What are yours guys thoughts on this one
http://www.lemproducts.com/product/lem-5-electric-grinder/butcher-meat-grinders

 

[mummel]

I think the #8 regular will do as good a job for 1/3 of the price, unless you're processing a whole deer at a time.  Then I would get something bigger or with that special auger.

 

[mummel]

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• mummel
• Nov 11, 2015

 

[boykjo]

IMHO the big bite theory is a lot of 

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• boykjo
• Nov 11, 2015

 

[hank2000]

Ok why do you think that. Sorry I had to ask.

 

[voodoochile]

my Cabelas 1 HP grinder is great