meat grinder research, christmas 2010

• General Chowhounding Topics - How hard is it to clean a manual meat grinder? <http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/295771>

  Exactly what I was going to say, Dorothy. My grandma and mom always ran through bread or stale leftover rolls through it. Don't substitute anything with something sticky in it (don't use old raisin bread). Usually 2 regular slices of bread got most of the crud out. This is one instance where white bread, with it's finer texture, works much better than a whole-wheat/multigrain type bread. Use cruddy wonderbread or something like that.

  The dogs always loves the ground up bread-pulp with bits of raw meat sticking to it that was the product of this cleaning. (emph mine)

  DO NOT buy any meat grinder, manual or electric, that doesn't completely dissassemble. This is very important -- as it must be pristinely clean every time you use it. People have gotten very very sick from unclean meat grinders because, if they are the not cleaned properly and harbor rotting meat on the inside parts, they may not even look dirty from the outide. Solve this problem by getting the kind that completely comes apart.

  and

  Here's a suggestion from what I learned.....run ice through the grinder at the end to get most of the food particles out. Many kitchens and butcher shops then store the blades and parts (after being cleaned) in mineral or approved machine food safe oil (def NOT Olive or cooking oils) to prevent any rusting.

• the webstaurant store - Meat Grinder Buying Guide <http://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/37/meat_grinder_buying_guide.html>

  there are #12 and #22 size hubs

  The main difference is that the 1 HP model has a #12 hub that can grind about 220 lbs. of meat an hour, and the 1.5 HP model has a #22 hub that can grind about 440 lbs. of meat an hour.

  EBAY: SET #12 x 1/8" S/STEEL Meat Grinder Plate & Knife <http://compare.ebay.com/like/310274640185?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar>

  • 25.75 Buy It Now + Shipping: US $2.85

• walmart: Prago Weston #10 Deluxe Meat Grinder <http://www.walmart.com/ip/Prago-Weston-10-Deluxe-Meat-Grinder/14321017?wmlspartner=hLUPakqa5g4&sourceid=15263106471785651561>
  • $29.54 so says bizrate; walmart says prices may vary

  reviewer:

  11/02/2010 works great. clogs fast with fat but other than that it is a great little tool to keep around the house. I use it for deer and use the attachment with the bigger holes first then run it through again with the attachment with small holes and it isn't so bad. Great product for the money

• i read somewhere else that you should use chilled or near frozen meat
• SmokingMeatForums.com - Meat Grinder Cleaning <http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/thread/101072/meat-grinder-cleaning>

  It's perfectly safe to use. I have the Waring grinder as well, and called customer service regarding using a dishwasher. What I was told is that the parts are plated metal, and they are not designed to withstand the high temperatures and the chemicals in dishwasher detergent. While not looking very nice the dicolouration of the parts has no effect on the performance or the safety of the product. It is more of a cosmetic issue( people don't like seeing their bits look all grey & sooty). They did tell me that repeated use of a dishwasher could cause the plating to flake off [into the meat, thus being eaten]. This in itself is not a health hazard, but most people would not be that impressed with seeing a bit of metal in their food regardless of how inert it may be.

• Waring ProŽ Meat Grinder <http://www.waringproducts.com/ret/catalog/product.php?product_id=39&cat_id=3>

  the tube does not disassmeble. how do you clean in it?

  pdf manual <http://www.waringproducts.com/ret/share/man/39_man.pdf>

• Epinions.com - CHEF'S Meat Grinder And Sausage Stuffer <http://www.epinions.com/review/CHEF_S_Meat_Grinder_And_Sausage_Stuffer/content_130792066692>

  these people say:

  • We noticed that there was an oily substance on the surfaces of the meat grinding parts. This oil is to protect the unit from rust. It is also suggested to apply an edible oily spray onto the parts after washing and thoroughly drying it before putting it away.

    ...

    Prior to the first use, we made sure that we washed off that oil that I mentioned is found on the parts

    ...

    We use a light cooking spray sprayed onto the parts to preserve the beautiful tin coating from rusting

  • The CHEF'S Meat Grinder And Sausage Stuffer gets clean by submerging the individual parts in hot sudsy water and then rinsing the parts off.
    • this is not what others have said--jvk

  i think it's the same as this one described w/o a brand name at citychef.ca - Heavy Duty Tinned Cast Iron Meat Grinder/Sausage Stuffer <http://www.citychef.ca/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=18206>

• meatgrindersusa.com - How to Clean and Store a Meat Grinder <http://www.meatgrindersusa.com/storage>

  EXPLORE THIS SITE MORE--LOOKS GOOD

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  How to Clean and Store a Meat Grinder
  by Amy Brantley
  
  Introduction
  
  Owning a meat grinder allows you to prepare homemade sausage and other ground meats. The only downsides to owning a meat
  grinder is cleaning and storing it. If you do either one improperly, the grinder will rust. Not to mention the appliance
  will still be greasy. It is almost enough to make you change your mind about grinding meat at home. Thankfully, the
  process is easier than you might think.
  
  Instructions
  Difficulty: Easy
  Things You will Need
  
      * Dry towel
      * Zip top bag
      * Rice
      * Plastic storage container
  
  Steps
  
  Step One
  
  Run bread through the grinder. Even if you use lean meat, a grinder can become greasy. Simply washing with soap and
  water usually is not enough to remove all the grease. A simple technique that will help clean away the grease is to run
  a few slices of bread through the grinder. The bread will help clean away grease and any meat that may be left in the
  grinder.
  
  Step Two
  
  Wash the pieces by hand. Washing the pieces by hand not only protects the blades, but it also protects the grinder. If
  you have a cast iron meat grinder, the dishwasher is definitely out of the question. Even a plastic model can dry and
  crack under such high heat. Washing the pieces by hand will also help reduce the chances of rust.
  
  Step Three
  
  Dry it thoroughly. It is important to dry each piece of the meat grinder by hand. Allowing the pieces to air dry could
  cause them to become rusty. After you clean all the pieces, take a dry towel and dry each piece by hand before you store
  it.
  
  Step Four
  
  Place accessories in a zip top bag with rice. The blades and any other small accessories can be stored in a zip top bag
  along with rice. The rice will absorb any moisture, which will prevent the accessories from rusting.
  
  Step Five
  
  Store the grinder in a safe place. The main unit of the meat grinder will also need to be stored with care. The
  important thing is to store the grinder in a dry area. If you are worried about moisture, you can always store the unit
  in a plastic storage container surrounded by rice.
  
  Tips & Warnings
  
      * Never store a meat grinder in an open area of the kitchen. Some cooking techniques create moisture, which could
      cause the unit to rust.
  
      * Avoid using acidic cleaners and abrasive sponges.
      * Make sure to get inside the holes of the blades when cleaning and drying.
  

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• amazon - Norpro Heavy-Duty Meat Grinder <http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-150-Heavy-Duty-Meat-Grinder/dp/B0000CFNEB/>

  $56.67

  this is 15 x 6 x 18 inches ; 8 pounds

  • that's BIG

  but does it disassemble? how do you clean the inside of the tube?

• amazon = Weston Meat Grinders (#8 #10 #32) <http://www.amazon.com/Weston-Heavy-Manual-Tinned-Grinder/dp/B000BQSW44> $29.99

  Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.8 x 10.6 inches ; 6.2 pounds

  but does it disassemble? how do you clean the inside of the tube?

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