what kind of grinder is best for stuffing? ac legg cure

[backwoods bbq]

I am looking for a good grinder that can ALSO stuff sticks/sausage casings with ease without the typical overstuffing (explosion) am i asking too much out of a grinder or is there one out there with attachments that will meet my expectations? Or should i just bite the bullet and buy a sausage stuffer? also...where can i find the ac legg #116 i cant find it on ebay! cheapest place please :)    thanks a bunch

 

[jkc64]

http://stores.butchersupplycompany....cln-Seasoning-Mixes-By-The-Bag/Categories.bok  This is a local store for me so I don't know how their shipping costs are and I am sure there are many others out there. I buy most of my supplies here because they are 5 min from my work. Very friendly to deal with.

John

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Or should i just bite the bullet and buy a sausage stuffer?

Yes!!!!!!!

~Martin

 

[backwoods bbq]

thanks joe! great site, they have everything i need! anyone have any thoughts on a grinder?

 

[smokinhusker]

Or should i just bite the bullet and buy a sausage stuffer?

Yes!!!!!!!

~Martin

Bite the bullet and buy a sausage stuffer. I thought I could get away with stuffing from my grinder and while the links didn't explode, the end product was just too mushy and I only did one coarse grind.

 

[backwoods bbq]

good enough for me. Im going to buy a stuffer as well how is the LEM 5 lb stuffer? any recomendations?

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I would definitely get the LEM if you're going to be doing a lot of sticks, it has metal gears.


~Martin

 

[mballi3011]

I'm with Alesia and bite the bullet and buy a seperate stuffer. It is really a lot easier to crank a handle then deal with the motor. A motor slows down where a hand crank stops dead. 

 

[jkc64]

I have the LEM 5# and really like it. Metal gears and great service from the Butcher Supply shop where I bought it. There are a lot of less expensive one out there that a lot of people here are very satisfied with but I bought mine local. They also make the stainless stuffing tubes if you ever need to upgrade.

John

 

[backwoods bbq]

ok LEM 5# with metal gears. Sounds like a good unit im going to buy it this week. One more question i noticed that you have to use AC Legg cure with seasoning which is one ounce on the 'quick cure' treats up to 25 lbs of meat. my question: can i use the one ounce packet for say 10 pounds of meat? or do i have to cut it down to what i need? 

 

[jkc64]

You have to adjust your cure to the amount of meat. The package states 4oz for 100lbs, 1oz for 25lbs and 1/4t per 1lb. Read up on the cure here. It can be dangerous if not used correctly as I'm sure several members will jump in and warn you about. I am no expert by any means but follow the directions and you will do great.

John

 

[backwoods bbq]

thanks again john! all of yall have been great! cant wait to get started on my first snack sticks

 

[sirhuntsalot]

I bought one of the 15# from Northern Tool. They are very good stuffers and good quality. Metal gears are a must. You will not know how you did without one.

 

[scarbelly]

I also have the LEM 5# and love it