Meat grinder?

Mo-Dave · 03-09-2009, 02:24 PM

I would like to try my hand at sausage making and was looking at some from Walmart and Harborfreight. It would only be an occasional use grinder so I don't want to spend a lot just to find out I am not really all that interested.

So does anyone have any experience with those models or maybe know of an equal brand and price I could look at. I know you get what you pay for but It should give me an idea if I want to presue the art.

Thanks in advance.
Dave

Bentley · 03-09-2009, 02:57 PM

I had one that looked a little like both of those. I think it was a Braun, about $70-$80. It worked well, again, they will usually grind the meat great, but if you are gonna try and use it to pipe the sausage into casing, you will probably be disappointed and quit. They are just not made for that.

boatnut · 03-09-2009, 05:34 PM

you could try northerntools.com and get one like this- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_36989_36989
You can also find similar ones on ebay for 70 to 90 bucks. they will be fine for the occasional grind. I had one and the gears stripped after a couple of years so i got one of the commercial grinders from cabela's. can't go wrong with one of those if it fits your budget.
You can also get a stuffer from northerntool.com as well.- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...8623_200308623 that's the one I use and it works well.

Norcoredneck · 03-09-2009, 06:24 PM

Seem s if you visit northern tool site and register the stuff you view miraculously comes on sale. I was going to buy that one but got a Bass Pro LEM for Christmas.

beam boys bbq · 03-09-2009, 09:49 PM

we bought one at lowe's for 50.00 and an 20.00 replacement plan for 5 years it is on it's 3 year right now and 14 deer latter and still going
we are trying to blow this thing up to get an new one
this has been the best deal i have ran in to

york

WineMaster · 03-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Two words

Dedicated Stuffer

SmokingSheriff · 03-09-2009, 10:19 PM

definatley need a dedicated stuffer

smooookin · 03-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Just finished grinding 20lbs of sausage, by hand. I have a 32 hand grinder, personally for no more than I do at a time I am not interested in a smaller electric. That thirty two will get it!

BobBrisket · 03-09-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smooookin

Just finished grinding 20lbs of sausage, by hand. I have a 32 hand grinder, personally for no more than I do at a time I am not interested in a smaller electric. That thirty two will get it!

I don't know the price difference in manual vs. electric but if the manual ones are less then you can use the money you save and put it towards a dedicated stuffer.

I used the grinder to stuff my first time............I almost decided I'd never do sausage again. I didn't for over two years. This last time I made em was my second time and I used a stuffer. Makes the process SO much more enjoyable. By the way, I have the Waring Pro model. Works like a charm. Really comes down to what you need and how much you think you will use it. But the basic little home jobbers do a fine job.
Let us know what you decide. Also, the best deal I found on stuffers was the Grizzly 5 lb model.

Pyle's BBQ · 03-09-2009, 11:35 PM

Dave, if you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, get the grinder for that and then check out ebay for a stuffer. There is a guy here near DM that sells a 5# stuffer for around $85.

Mo-Dave · 03-10-2009, 10:43 AM

Thanks to all for your advice. Looks like the search is now on for a dedicated stuffer, some how I new this was not going to be as cheap as I had hoped.

Buried deep in the dark dank bowels of my basement is hidden my mothers old hand grinder. I have looked but have not located it as yet. I know it is there so I will have to dig a little deeper and as usual when I take on this kind of task I will find all kinds of things that will distract me from my search but It will be found.
Dave

bbqbull · 03-10-2009, 10:46 AM

Dave I purchased a commercial Cabelas grinder.
It came with the stuffing tubes and we made a bunch of venison sausage with it.
Its kind of expensive but their grinders are on sale.

garyk1398 · 03-10-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

Dave, if you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, get the grinder for that and then check out ebay for a stuffer. There is a guy here near DM that sells a 5# stuffer for around $85.

^^ what he said, unless you are gonna be grinding a bunch of meat, stick with a kitchenaid attachment!

Bentley · 03-10-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo-Dave

Thanks to all for your advice. Looks like the search is now on for a dedicated stuffer, some how I new this was not going to be as cheap as I had hoped.

Buried deep in the dark dank bowels of my basement is hidden my mothers old hand grinder. I have looked but have not located it as yet. I know it is there so I will have to dig a little deeper and as usual when I take on this kind of task I will find all kinds of things that will distract me from my search but It will be found.
Dave

See if you can find the hand grinder, it sound like it would work great for your needs. Then spend the money on a stuffer, like Boatnut & others, I got mine at Northern Tool and it works great!

It will make sausage making much eaiser, you will enjoy doing it, and if you eat a lot of sausage, you will like the product better and will probably pay for the stuffer in 1 year!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbqbull

Dave I purchased a commercial Cabelas grinder.
It came with the stuffing tubes and we made a bunch of venison sausage with it.
Its kind of expensive but their grinders are on sale.

Bull, do you use it to pipe too? How does it work?

03-09-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
Mo-Dave Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Meat grinder? I would like to try my hand at sausage making and was looking at some from Walmart and Harborfreight. It would only be an occasional use grinder so I don't want to spend a lot just to find out I am not really all that interested. So does anyone have any experience with those models or maybe know of an equal brand and price I could look at. I know you get what you pay for but It should give me an idea if I want to presue the art. Thanks in advance. Dave __________________ Lg Spicewine on trailer Weber charcoal grill 2 ugly drums, semi retired Bbq toolbox, formerly Chargrill smoker My wife has gas, its a Brinkman.

03-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#2
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Eden After the Fall Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had one that looked a little like both of those. I think it was a Braun, about $70-$80. It worked well, again, they will usually grind the meat great, but if you are gonna try and use it to pipe the sausage into casing, you will probably be disappointed and quit. They are just not made for that. __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

03-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you could try northerntools.com and get one like this- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_36989_36989 You can also find similar ones on ebay for 70 to 90 bucks. they will be fine for the occasional grind. I had one and the gears stripped after a couple of years so i got one of the commercial grinders from cabela's. can't go wrong with one of those if it fits your budget. You can also get a stuffer from northerntool.com as well.- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...8623_200308623 that's the one I use and it works well. __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM Continue the Revolution=CampaignForLiberty.org

03-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Seem s if you visit northern tool site and register the stuff you view miraculously comes on sale. I was going to buy that one but got a Bass Pro LEM for Christmas. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

03-09-2009, 09:49 PM	#5
beam boys bbq is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-15-06 Location: washington mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	lowe's we bought one at lowe's for 50.00 and an 20.00 replacement plan for 5 years it is on it's 3 year right now and 14 deer latter and still going we are trying to blow this thing up to get an new one this has been the best deal i have ran in to york __________________ MOFO Chapter - BBQ Brethren KCBS CBJ - Beta Beta Que jim beam black coke

03-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
WineMaster Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-16-07 Location: Southern MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two words Dedicated Stuffer __________________ Dan MJH From Backyard Bomber BBQ ---- X 2 Junior & Stretch 22.5 Weber Kettle Blue Thermopen Comp Team Wine & Swine This is funner than chuckin rocks at a sign. John Godwin (Duck Dynasty)

03-09-2009, 10:19 PM	#7
SmokingSheriff Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-22-09 Location: Lexington, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	definatley need a dedicated stuffer __________________ cg offset

03-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#8
smooookin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-04-07 Location: KC Mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just finished grinding 20lbs of sausage, by hand. I have a 32 hand grinder, personally for no more than I do at a time I am not interested in a smaller electric. That thirty two will get it! __________________ "Foil is a BBQ mans duct tape" my wife.

03-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dave, if you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, get the grinder for that and then check out ebay for a stuffer. There is a guy here near DM that sells a 5# stuffer for around $85. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

03-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#11
Mo-Dave Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to all for your advice. Looks like the search is now on for a dedicated stuffer, some how I new this was not going to be as cheap as I had hoped. Buried deep in the dark dank bowels of my basement is hidden my mothers old hand grinder. I have looked but have not located it as yet. I know it is there so I will have to dig a little deeper and as usual when I take on this kind of task I will find all kinds of things that will distract me from my search but It will be found. Dave __________________ Lg Spicewine on trailer Weber charcoal grill 2 ugly drums, semi retired Bbq toolbox, formerly Chargrill smoker My wife has gas, its a Brinkman.

03-10-2009, 10:46 AM	#12
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Dave I purchased a commercial Cabelas grinder. It came with the stuffing tubes and we made a bunch of venison sausage with it. Its kind of expensive but their grinders are on sale. __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

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