Meat Slicer Recommendations

[sandyut]

This is a brand I hadn't heard of but its 200W and has better reviews than most. Only $109...

 

[old sarge]

I looked at that model and it resembles many others. Even LEM has it's twin but at 150 watts (https://www.lemproducts.com/product/meat-slicer-belt-driven-7-half-inch-blade/meat-slicers). As an alternative, here is a model with a larger blade, comes with 2 blades, 2 year warranty, and is belt driven but is twice the price. https://www.lemproducts.com/product/mighty-bite-8-meat-slicer/meat-slicers.

I have a Chefs Choice and like many others on this forum, I have found it to be be very reliable and it does a nice job in the kitchen as long as you do not have expectations that it will perform as well as a 12 inch commercial slicer. WOOT often has the Chefs Choice slicer on sale at a ridiculously low price but they sell out in hours, if not minutes.

 

[old sarge]

Just to add to your enjoyment, Kitchener has a slicer. Now, a lot of folks here have and enjoy the Kitchener grinder and I cannot remember any complaints. Here is their 9 inch, 200 watt belt driven slicer; maybe some folks can comment on it if they have one. You can check the Kitchener site for more details.

KITCHENER 9 inch Professional Electric Meat Deli Cheese Food Slicer Heavy Duty | eBay

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[udaman]

i bought a
HBS-195JS COMMERCIAL MANUAL ELECTRIC MEAT SLICER
i got a great deal on it , it works great, 8" is a bit small but does the trick.

 

[tallbm]

this is a tough call... highly variable reviews on the shopping sites. still searching

Yeah picking a slicer took a little bit of research for me as well.
To me it all comes down to 4 factors:

1. Does it do the job of slicing well
2. Is it easy to clean (seriously do not down play on this factor)
3. Does it fit the budget
4. Size/weight - can I move it and store it well enough or is it a beast

I know the Chef's Choice is good on 1,2, and 4 here and it's not a total wallet killer.
The Nesco slicer seems to hit on 1,3, and 4. I don't know about#2 because I don't own one but I'm sure some owners here can attest to how easy/difficult it is to clean.

I can't speak for the other options.

 

[sandyut]

Ok pretty sure the Chef Choice is the winner The no name one seems sketchy. Kitchener has rough reviews. I have their grinder and like it but...Many way over budget

mostly. People I respect all chose and like the chefs choice.

when I can let go of my dollars I’ll let you know

 

[old sarge]

Camp Chef makes a slicer? If you meant chef's choice, lots of videos on youtube for the 615A and 615, A couple on the 665. Might want to check them out to see how they perform.

 

[sandyut]

Camp Chef makes a slicer?

OMG - I shouldn't reply while watching football and drinking... 615A Chefs Choice -

thanks, I corrected my reply.

 

[old sarge]

Good choice. Check woot daily, ridiculously low pricing when they have it. Just the other day, they were selling open boxes for $79.99. Amazon has the slicer plus the smooth blade and 2 tube of lubricant for $209 and free shipping with prime; Pleasant Hill Grain has the slicer for $159.99 and the smooth blade for $29.99 and free shipping. No lube. Good Luck and enjoy!

Chef's Choice 615A Slicer

The ChefsChoice 615A meat slicer: Quality and service are found at PHG.

pleasanthillgrain.com

 

[sandyut]

COOL! thanks for the links! Ill watch Woot a while. and shop around.

 

[sandyut]

I gave the wife the 615A Chefs Choice and non serrated blade to get me for Christmas... with the caveat that I can have it by thanksgiving to slice the smoked turkey breasts I am making. I see no need to wait till 12.25.

thanks again for all the help and support!

 

[old sarge]

I think you will be happy with your choice. A lot of folks here use the CC slicer .

 

[zoroa]

I have used high end commercial slicer belts and I have tried other TB2 belts in the same price range as this one. I feel this one so far has been a little better compared to others of equal price. On the other side, it looks and feels like the same as far as construction and sturdiness. I have only used it once so far but it seems to handle 5 minutes of continuous slicing (slicing a 5 pound piece of lunch meat cut in half) without overheating, which I experienced with another slicer belt under the same circumstance.