Slicer recommendations

KiltedKurmudgeon · 10-30-2012, 02:40 AM

I haven't been on this forum for a while...almost too busy to smoke.

I have a bit over thirty pounds of bacon in the fridge in five different recipes, awaiting a day calm enough to fire up the smoker. I'm going to slice and vacuum seal it in roughly one pound packs as I always do. This is a much larger batch than I have ever done, and frankly, I don't want to slice that much by hand. There is also ham, turkey breast, and a roast that will be used in the near future for sammiches and such.

So, now I'm looking for a slicer. I'm surprised I didn't buy a while ago. Any recommendations? I think a 100 watt is as low power as I want to go, and would like to stay in the neighborhood of 100-150 bucks or less. I know really good slicers are pricey, but I can make do with a cheaper unit as long as it isn't junk and will last a while.

NRA4Life · 10-30-2012, 06:01 AM

I had a Waring Pro FS150 that would handle very light duty. Apparently my slicing meat for jerky wasn't light duty enough because it kept stripping the plastic gear. The good news is the plastic gear was cheap to replace. I got rid of it. I'd recommend looking on CL for a good slicer at a discounted price, but it sounds like you need one right away.

captndan · 10-30-2012, 07:20 AM

I've got a Waring Pro and really like it It's light weight and easy to clean. This is not a pro machine it's household use. Take it easy and it will last a long time. About $50 at Sam's.

KiltedKurmudgeon · 10-30-2012, 02:06 PM

I've looked a CL and a local classifieds site. The pickings are slim out here in the sticks. The nearest CL listings are usually 150 miles to the north, south, or west of us. Long drive for a slicer.

I looked at a Waring at Sam's. It seems solid enough frame-wise, but I've read a lot of complaints about the drive.

Has anyone used a machine from Kalorik? The one I found online has a 200W motor, and appears to be mostly metal...though it could be silver plastic. I have also found listings for YH, which appears to be made my the same company, but has a 150W motor, and a lower price tag. I'm also considering a Chefs Choice 609...it seems to be a decent machine, but isn't a lot cheaper than the Kalorik which has better reviews. It also looks to be mostly plastic, which is fine if it's designed well and doesn't flex too much.

chad · 10-30-2012, 02:38 PM

Check out www.sausagemaker.com. They have several decently priced slicers as well as other supplies and equipment for curing, sausage making, etc. I like them a lot.

cholloway · 10-30-2012, 02:53 PM

This what I use. Rival Model 1101.
I've had it for at least 30 years. Still works great for what I do.

Dirtbuddy · 10-30-2012, 02:57 PM

I use a Chefs Choice 632 and i'm very happy with it.

J-Rod · 10-30-2012, 03:56 PM

Great topic. I too am looking for one as I'm tired of trying to get meats thin enough with a knife. Anyone got any experience with this one? -http://www.katom.com/163-P10.html?zm...FQqe4AodzScAqA

swibirun · 10-30-2012, 03:57 PM

I had the Waring pro model and it only lasted about a year or two before crapping out, it was difficult to clean, and seemed under-powered. I would stay away from that.

I have heard a lot of good things about various Chef's Choice models but what I really want is a Hobart slicer like grocery deli dept use. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget or room for those (even used prices are up there).

Cast Iron Chef · 10-30-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbuddy

I use a Chefs Choice 632 and i'm very happy with it.

I have the 610 and also very happy with it for occasional use. Easy cleanup and in your price range.

Gnomatic · 10-30-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cast Iron Chef

I have the 610 and also very happy with it for occasional use. Easy cleanup and in your price range.

610 here as well. Gets the job done for me.

Mostly I just use it for jerky meat slicing. I get a whole eye of round from Costco, trim it, cut it in half, and toss it in the freezer for a few hours. After that I proceed to throw each half on the slicer and cut them into slices longways.

Easy peasy.

KiltedKurmudgeon · 11-01-2012, 12:51 AM

Chad, I checked out that site. I didn't find a slicer, but my Christmas list just tripled in size!

I've read decent reviews of both the Chef's Choice models mentioned. You really have to throw out the reviews by dumbasses who expect a $100 consumer appliance to perform like the machine at the deli. The PS-10 J-Rod asked about would be awesome, but it's more than double my budget.

Choloway--THAT is what I've been hoping to stumble upon, but I'm not holding my breath. I used to have one a lot like that. I got it at a second-hand store for $10, but my ex-wife took it, along with a nice meat grinder, stainless pots and pans, and a Kitchenaid mixer with a ton of doodads totaling nearly $1K when we split up. It was still worth it, though.

I'll probably order one tomorrow after giving it a good think. Either CC 625 or 610, the Kalorik I was eyeballing, or this one that Wally World just got back in stock today: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Chef...#ProductDetail. Unless I find something like that Rival tonight!

EDIT: There are dozens of Rival 1110's on eBay for good prices. I guess it's a five way race now.

Thanks for the input.

The_Kapn · 11-01-2012, 08:50 AM

I just looked at the Magic Chef slicer at Walmart you are considering.
My biggest concern would be the "table".
With no extension and narrow width, I would be really hard to slice meats that have any "length" to them.

I have a Rival I bought at Walmart several years back. For a consumer unit, it works just fine.
And, for a home cook, I slice a whole lot of semi frozen meat for jerky, bacon, and sandwich meat.

I would look for a wider table for sure.

Happy Hunting.

TIM

tatonka3a2 · 11-01-2012, 08:56 AM

One tip I can tell you regardless of slicer you have is that when slicing bacon - slice it VERY VERY cold or semi froze. I just got done slicing about 45 lbs of bacon and was struggling with the first couple slabs until I put them in the freezer to firm up a bit,

We have the Chef's Choice and bought a Berkel 10 inch for a steal of a price from a co-worker. I used the Berkel to slice up our bacon, as it cuts a lot cleaner.

Ackman · 11-01-2012, 12:36 PM

I too have a Chef Choice for at least 5-6 years and have been happy with it for the price. I am now finding that the about of jerky and bacon I have been making is taking its toll and am looking for a new one. This is what I am thinking about but have not had time to research it yet completely:

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/avan.../177SL310.html

10-30-2012, 02:40 AM	#1
KiltedKurmudgeon Got Wood. Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Hay Springs, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Slicer recommendations I haven't been on this forum for a while...almost too busy to smoke. I have a bit over thirty pounds of bacon in the fridge in five different recipes, awaiting a day calm enough to fire up the smoker. I'm going to slice and vacuum seal it in roughly one pound packs as I always do. This is a much larger batch than I have ever done, and frankly, I don't want to slice that much by hand. There is also ham, turkey breast, and a roast that will be used in the near future for sammiches and such. So, now I'm looking for a slicer. I'm surprised I didn't buy a while ago. Any recommendations? I think a 100 watt is as low power as I want to go, and would like to stay in the neighborhood of 100-150 bucks or less. I know really good slicers are pricey, but I can make do with a cheaper unit as long as it isn't junk and will last a while.

10-30-2012, 06:01 AM	#2
NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had a Waring Pro FS150 that would handle very light duty. Apparently my slicing meat for jerky wasn't light duty enough because it kept stripping the plastic gear. The good news is the plastic gear was cheap to replace. I got rid of it. I'd recommend looking on CL for a good slicer at a discounted price, but it sounds like you need one right away. __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

10-30-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check out www.sausagemaker.com. They have several decently priced slicers as well as other supplies and equipment for curing, sausage making, etc. I like them a lot. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

10-30-2012, 02:53 PM	#6
cholloway is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: Atlanta, GA. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This what I use. Rival Model 1101. I've had it for at least 30 years. Still works great for what I do. __________________ Colin New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished, Modified & Improved) 32 year old Char-Broil 450 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer 2003 Black Weber SS Performer Weber 22.5 OTS converted to OTG with rotisserie & Smokenator Weber SJS & modified stock pot Mini-WSM STOK Island gasser

10-30-2012, 02:57 PM	#7
Dirtbuddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-12 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a Chefs Choice 632 and i'm very happy with it. __________________ Kamado Joe Classic, 18.5" WSM w/ CyberQ WiFi, 22.5" OTG, Weber SJS

10-30-2012, 07:20 AM	#3
captndan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got a Waring Pro and really like it It's light weight and easy to clean. This is not a pro machine it's household use. Take it easy and it will last a long time. About $50 at Sam's.

10-30-2012, 02:06 PM	#4
KiltedKurmudgeon Got Wood. Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Hay Springs, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've looked a CL and a local classifieds site. The pickings are slim out here in the sticks. The nearest CL listings are usually 150 miles to the north, south, or west of us. Long drive for a slicer. I looked at a Waring at Sam's. It seems solid enough frame-wise, but I've read a lot of complaints about the drive. Has anyone used a machine from Kalorik? The one I found online has a 200W motor, and appears to be mostly metal...though it could be silver plastic. I have also found listings for YH, which appears to be made my the same company, but has a 150W motor, and a lower price tag. I'm also considering a Chefs Choice 609...it seems to be a decent machine, but isn't a lot cheaper than the Kalorik which has better reviews. It also looks to be mostly plastic, which is fine if it's designed well and doesn't flex too much.

10-30-2012, 03:56 PM	#8
J-Rod is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Detroit Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great topic. I too am looking for one as I'm tired of trying to get meats thin enough with a knife. Anyone got any experience with this one? -http://www.katom.com/163-P10.html?zm...FQqe4AodzScAqA __________________ "Hey careful man there's a beverage here!!!"

10-30-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
swibirun is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-21-09 Location: Knoxville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had the Waring pro model and it only lasted about a year or two before crapping out, it was difficult to clean, and seemed under-powered. I would stay away from that. I have heard a lot of good things about various Chef's Choice models but what I really want is a Hobart slicer like grocery deli dept use. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget or room for those (even used prices are up there). __________________ Chris Knoxville, TN two Big Green Eggs (large) Smoke Hollow smoker/grill combo www.nibblemethis.com

11-01-2012, 12:51 AM	#12
KiltedKurmudgeon Got Wood. Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Hay Springs, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chad, I checked out that site. I didn't find a slicer, but my Christmas list just tripled in size! I've read decent reviews of both the Chef's Choice models mentioned. You really have to throw out the reviews by dumbasses who expect a $100 consumer appliance to perform like the machine at the deli. The PS-10 J-Rod asked about would be awesome, but it's more than double my budget. Choloway--THAT is what I've been hoping to stumble upon, but I'm not holding my breath. I used to have one a lot like that. I got it at a second-hand store for $10, but my ex-wife took it, along with a nice meat grinder, stainless pots and pans, and a Kitchenaid mixer with a ton of doodads totaling nearly $1K when we split up. It was still worth it, though. I'll probably order one tomorrow after giving it a good think. Either CC 625 or 610, the Kalorik I was eyeballing, or this one that Wally World just got back in stock today: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Chef...#ProductDetail. Unless I find something like that Rival tonight! EDIT: There are dozens of Rival 1110's on eBay for good prices. I guess it's a five way race now. Thanks for the input.

11-01-2012, 08:50 AM	#13
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just looked at the Magic Chef slicer at Walmart you are considering. My biggest concern would be the "table". With no extension and narrow width, I would be really hard to slice meats that have any "length" to them. I have a Rival I bought at Walmart several years back. For a consumer unit, it works just fine. And, for a home cook, I slice a whole lot of semi frozen meat for jerky, bacon, and sandwich meat. I would look for a wider table for sure. Happy Hunting. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

11-01-2012, 08:56 AM	#14
tatonka3a2 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-11-12 Location: Glenburn, ND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One tip I can tell you regardless of slicer you have is that when slicing bacon - slice it VERY VERY cold or semi froze. I just got done slicing about 45 lbs of bacon and was struggling with the first couple slabs until I put them in the freezer to firm up a bit, We have the Chef's Choice and bought a Berkel 10 inch for a steal of a price from a co-worker. I used the Berkel to slice up our bacon, as it cuts a lot cleaner. __________________ Owens BBQ Where to Shop - www.OwensBBQ.com Follow Tatonka Dust on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TatonkaDust

11-01-2012, 12:36 PM	#15
Ackman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: New Canaan, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I too have a Chef Choice for at least 5-6 years and have been happy with it for the price. I am now finding that the about of jerky and bacon I have been making is taking its toll and am looking for a new one. This is what I am thinking about but have not had time to research it yet completely: http://www.webstaurantstore.com/avan.../177SL310.html __________________ Steve ----------------- WSM 18" CookShack SM025 Lang 36 BWS Extended Party