Home Meat Grinders

by Mike P , Friday, November 11, 2011, 13:00 (4549 days ago) @ AaronB

Hi -

I have several. I keep a 'home use' type like you describe handy, and another as my folks place. They are fine for small amounts. Cutting sinewy parts smallish helps some.

My buddy and I process quite a few deer each year, sometimes more than a dozen. He bought a stainless unit from Cabella's. It's nice enough and works pretty well. I didn't have the heart to tell him I saw nice used commercial units are the local meat cutting supply place for half what he paid : (

In my experiance they all work better if the meat to be ground is very cold. I throw the to be ground meat in a pot or pile on a big heavy duty baking tray. Then it goes into the freezer until it starts to get pretty firm, still pliable, but firm to crunchy in the thin spots.

Running it all though the course grind fast then regrinding is common as well.

My Dad processes several deer a ear into sausage using one of the small units, it can be done.

Good luck, hope you NEED this information soon ; )
Mike P