Meat slicers and grinders

[chefal]

Looking for a halfway decent meat slicer and meat grinder, not commercial grade but not a cheap one either. Any opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ronp]

How much do you want to spend?

I have this one:http://www.hsn.com/cnt/search/search...tNm=&o=esearch

I am satisfied with it and it comes with 2 blades.

 

[mossymo]

ronp asked the perfect question. I saw the post minutes before and disregarded it cause to do it right (do not start with low grade equipment), start with top grade home equipment.

I have spent WAY too much on entry level equipment all while knowing I would get deeper into it. If you are just looking to make up 15 to 25 lbs. disregard what I say, but as you start making top notch products; at that point you will want to make more.

 

[chefal]

Probably no more than $300 for both.

 

[chefal]

I am not going to be doing large quantities of meat, but would like the option of making my own bacon (slicer), burgers (grinder), etc. We are a small family of 3 but about every other month cook for about 8-10 friends.

 

[nickelmore]

Sometimes, you can find used commercial stuff at a reasonable price. Or some old sturdy home equipment. Sometimes it may need some TLC but parts for a lot of old Hobart equipment is still available at reasonable prices.

Check Craig's list and ask neighbors and friends, I found 2 Hobart grinders when someone saw me at my shop working on one. He said his uncle had the same thing and wanted to get it out of his way.

Lately those deals are few but they are still out there.

 

[scarbelly]

I have had a Rival for nearly 15 years and have been extremely happy with it - If you are only doing light slicing and do not need precision, the one at Costco should serve you well - I have sliced over 100 # of pork on mine for small catering events. I am not able to slice quanties of cheese thinly sliced unless I partially freeze them - Hope this helps