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How to Grind Deer Meat? – Making The Process Easy For You

How do I process my wild game? This was the big question I had a couple of years ago after my hunting trip in Ohio, since I had moved away from my regular deer meat processor. Therefore, I decided to grind deer meat, and to my surprise, the process was quite straightforward as long as…

How to Defrost Ground Beef Fast?

A lesson I learned many years ago was that defrosting ground beef wasn’t as easy as I thought, and there’s a right and wrong way to go about it. But defrosting is an important step because you can’t really cook meat that’s hard as a rock, otherwise, you risk spoiling your ground beef. That said,…

The Right Way to Determine How Much Is An Old Meat Grinder Actually Worth?

Being a meat aficionado, I’ve owned several meat grinders over time, but now this is starting to become a little bit of an issue, as I’m running out of room to store them. But I’ve always cared for my appliances, so I simply don’t want to put up a garage sale or donate them to…

Easy Steps for Grinding Cooked Meat in a Food Processor

Grinding cooked meat in a food processor wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be, because there are a few essential steps to take to ensure the results aren’t mushy above all things. There are several reasons for grinding cooked meat in a food processor including baby feeding, sprinkling on other dishes, or to…

Best Meat Grinder for Deer Meat/Venison in 2023

I hunted my first white-tailed deer in Ohio a year or so ago. It was a monster buck, so I wanted to grind most of the meat to store in my freezer, and consumer over the next 6 months or so. But to my surprise, my hand crank home meat grinder just couldn’t handle grinding…

Kitchenaid Meat Grinder vs Standalone Meat Grinder

KitchenAid Meat Grinder Attachment vs. Standalone Meat Grinder – Which Is Better?

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…

A Definitive Guide on Meat Grinder Plate Sizes

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…

Best Manual Meat Grinders in 2023 [In-Depth Reviews & Guide]

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…

What is the Best Meat to Grind for Burgers?

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…

Is it Cheaper to Grind Your Own Meat?

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…