Still Comparing Meat Grinders

[bdskelly]

Let me know how that 1/4 plate works Sarge. What do you plan to use it for my friend?

 

[old sarge]

The grinder came with 3/8" and 3/16" plates which I suppose are just great for rough or fine grind. The 1/4" plate will be for burgers. I hope. I used a kitchenmaid grinder for several years but never satisfied. Very slow and I cracked the plastic housing around the metal auger head twice. Went to the cuisinart for grinding meat with great success for the last few years. Then I got the itch and just had to get a proper grinder. So it will be for burgers. The fine plate for meats used in lumpia, wontons, and eventually sausage making. For now though, just need the ability to prep and vac seal ground meat and freeze for future use.

 

[DaveyCrockett]

My wife bought me a turboforce for Christmas about 5 years ago. I've been very pleased with it. I've ground about 20 deer through that thing. It takes meat faster than you can feed it.

 

[old sarge]

I did look at the grinders from STX as well as a few others of similar style. Seem to have a good reputation.

 

[fullsmoke]

I have a lem #8 have used it a lot works good ran about 2300# through it but it’s time for a upgrade doing a lot of custom Meat orders so I going with a cabelas 1.75 hp can’t wait to get it and grind away!

 

[old sarge]

That ought to do the job.

 

[old sarge]

Today I ran meat through the grinder. Not a large load. We had a roast in the freezer and it became hamburger (sliders tonight). The machine ran quiet and produced a very nice grind. Cleaned the parts and next ground up a pork shoulder that will be used for making lumpia. Very impressed with the machine.

 

[Easeful Kitchen]

I have a lem #8 have used it a lot works good ran about 2300# through it but it’s time for a upgrade doing a lot of custom Meat orders so I going with a cabelas 1.75 hp can’t wait to get it and grind away!

Yes, It's really good.