Does them LEM #8 575W grind meat a lot easier/faster/better than the Kichenaid meat grinder attachment?
Thanks for the info. I have a LEM 5lb stuffer on the way. So it looks like I should just get the LEM #8 too and not look back. I hope the LEM lasts.
in my experience if in the same spot you are in like I was I went for the kitchen aid combo, grinder / stuffer. it didn't take long before I realized I was putting a hurting (as well as slow) and wished I had paid more attention and just started with the stand alone grinder. I did not think I was going to grind all that much at first and before you know it you are grinding everything (some call it an addiction) after you taste fresh homemade you will not go back to processed (store bought) Night and Day. you will need the grinder head and also the stuffing horn unless all you make is bulk. your choice but if you ask many of us, we have gone down the same path....you eventually end up with a large collection of toys. in my opinion buy the stand alone , cheaper and more versatile in the long run.
Tom
WARNING WILL ROBINSON!>>>>I was where you are at a couple years ago. I have a '97 Kitchenaid with Grinder. It is ok for small amounts but the grind consistency can vary. There is always some Gray meat, metal wearing, coming out in the beginning and I do lube the blade and plate before starting. Back in the early days the KA grinder attachment was made of aluminum by Hobart and was extremely nice and 100X better than the Plastic current KA grinder. If you absolutely want to use the KA, then spend the extra $ for the Chef's Choice metal grinder attachment.
Still trying to decide on a grinder. Looks like its a LEM vs a Kitchener, unless there are better recommendations?
LEM #8 575W ($96):
Kitchener #12 350W ($90):
try chuck, with a touch of trimming you should be about a 80/20 mix
About your burgers, ground beef is like $4.20 / lb. I dont know of many beef cuts that are regularly below that price. What do you use for burgers?
Pork sausages are like $6 / lb so I am really looking forward to grinding a $1.80 / lb pork butt + 40c / lb casings. Or some 99c / lb chicken + 40c / lb casings. But what about beef? It seems like ground beef is already some the of cheapest beef out there and Costco has great quality.
Man, check this chart. Ground beef has doubled in price:
i read some reviews about electric meat grinder and manual meat grinder, so LEM 575 is a best choice for you, for more helpful here : LEM Products 575 Watt #8