When I was on the shopping trail for my first home meat grinder, I was truly overwhelmed with the myriad different options available. Not only did the shelves have manual and electric meat grinders, but also these compact grinder attachments that simply plugin to your existing KitchenAid stand mixer. And since the prices of some…
Whether I’m grinding wild game from the hunt, or a whole cow from my local farmer, meat grinder plates allow me to take control and customize your grinds. Meat grinder plates are circular discs with holes across them, and the texture of the grind depends on size of the holes in the plate. Depending on…
Gone are the days when only professional cooks, butchers, and hunters used meat grinders, but today these appliances have become common sight in most home kitchens. Grinding your own meat offers myriad benefits, most notably cost efficiency, more control, and healthy and fresh results. When on the shopping trail for the right meat grinder, you…
Have you ever wondered what’s the best meat to grind for succulent burgers? I sure have, and owing to my curiosity, here’s my preferred choice of meat to craft tasty burgers. The best meat truly depends on your taste, but beef or a mix of beef and pork is commonly used to make burgers. You…
If you want better quality burgers and meatballs compared to what you get from the shelves of your local butcher shop or grocery store, you need to start grinding your own meat. But is it cheaper to grind your own meat? Well, the answer varies, because not all stores and butcher shops sell ground meat…
Did you know that there are over 200 varieties of sausages in the US alone? Everyone has their own favorite, so why not savor them all? You can easily with your home meat grinder, a little skill, and of course the right grinding plate. Meat grinder plates are available in several different sizes, which dictate…
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When my meat grinder broke down after years of use, I was literally blown away at the variety of options available when shopping for a new one. But the Lem and Cabela’s were two names that seemed to crop up often, and for several good reasons. After thorough research, I found both Lem and Cabela’s…
The blade is perhaps the most important component of a meat grinder, most notably because it does all the hard work! Given that not all meat grinders are built the same, the blade direction can vary across manufacturers. But for the most part, when it comes to assembling a meat grinder, the right direction to…
Meat grinders are extremely handy appliances to have in kitchens big or small. If you already own a meat grinder, this is a statement you will definitely agree with. These meat grinding devices come with several different components including the head and blade assembly. After a period of use, you will have to take the…
