Electric Slicers: What do u think?

[backyardchef]

I just bought my first one since I saw it on sale and was already in the store. I hear they're great for briskets, but what else do people use them for, and are there any tips or warnings? This is a Black and Decker Slice Right EK700.

Thanks!

[jsmoker]

Wife bought me a slicer last year for father's day and I haven't really fallen in love with it. Yeah, it makes really nice, even slices and it is pretty easy to cut brisket very thin, but it's a bugger to clean. And I'm not able to slice on a bias with mine. I usually stick to my 9" hollow ground knife for slicing meats unless I'm doing more than 1-2 briskets/shoulders. In that case, I will break out the slicer.

On the flip side, my dad loves his. Guess it's each man's opinion.

Stuff I've sliced with it: Brisket, pork shoulder (~175 degrees), fatties, cheese, and turkey boobs.

[Rockaway BeachBQ]

Alot of people think the home slicers are junky, especially when you want to do something like slice prosciutto paper thin (why I would want one). A lot of the problem with them is the smaller blade. I have never used a home one, but everything a commercial one is great for I think the smaller home version is incapable of; cabbage for slaw, roast beef rounds or even medium size hams.

[chad]

Originally Posted by backyardchef

I just bought my first one since I saw it on sale and was already in the store. I hear they're great for briskets, but what else do people use them for, and are there any tips or warnings? This is a Black and Decker Slice Right EK700.

Thanks!

Always, always, always (did I say ALWAYS?) keep your hands on the handles....never, never, never (same thing) talk to anyone while slicing...be extremely careful around the blade...

I've got a couple of interesting scars from meat slicers. Basically, I'm glad I got out of the restaurant business and butchering with all my digits!!

And - they are an absolute bitch to clean.

[boatnut]

I have an old one that I drag out to slice roast beef real thin or "buckboard bacon", ham etc. mainly when i want thinner slices. Like others said, pain to clean etc. If i did a LOT of slicing, i'd probably consider picking up a used commercial model at an auction/ebay etc, although have to have the room for it.

[Rockaway BeachBQ]

DOOOOH

We are discussing an Electric KNIFE not a slicer. Disregard most if not all previous responses.

[chad]

Originally Posted by Rockaway BeachBQ

DOOOOH

We are discussing an Electric KNIFE not a slicer. Disregard most if not all previous responses.

Never underestimate the value of hardware advice...even if misrepresented!! Warnings against the shedding of blood are always worth heeding!!

Electric knife: I only use one if I'm carving at someone else's house and that's what they offer. I think I've got one in a cabinet somewhere but I'll stick with my Heinkels and Sabatier knives. Heck, I'll dig out my old Farberware blades before even thinking of using an electric knife -- come to think about it -- I'd probably use my Leatherman or Gerber blades first.

Some guys love 'em (electric knives) but I think it's just because they've never used a decent knife before.

Just my $.02 worth...your mileage will vary!

[backyardchef]

Yes....duh. Should've said Electric Knife. Sorry for the confusion......

Time to put down the coffee and back away from the keyboard.....

Appreciate the answers...

[icemn62]

I don't have one, but could imagine it to be a new toy in my kitchen. Would be used 1 - 2 times, then wind up back in the box, in the back of a cabinet.

[Neil]

I want a Berkel Slicer!

[backyardchef]

Here's something very much like what I've been using and loving. But, seeing the electric on sale, I thought what the fu*k.

[FatDad]

About the only use I really have for an electric knife is to fillet fish.
Fast and easy.

[Sawdustguy]

Originally Posted by backyardchef

I just bought my first one since I saw it on sale and was already in the store. I hear they're great for briskets, but what else do people use them for, and are there any tips or warnings? This is a Black and Decker Slice Right EK700.

Thanks!

The best solution for slicing brisket that I have found to date is a Granton Slicer which looks a little like the one you have pictured. The hollow serations on a Granton Slicer prevents friction between the knife blade and the meat making for a very smooth and easy slice.

[qman]

Originally Posted by Sawdustguy

The best solution for slicing brisket that I have found to date is a Granton Slicer which looks a little like the one you have pictured. The hollow serations on a Granton Slicer prevents friction between the knife blade and the meat making for a very smooth and easy slice.

Yes, the Granton slicer is the cat's ass for brisket, or roast beef, turkey for that matter.

The only thing I have ever found where an electric knive is really superior to anything else, is if you have to slice a Thanksgiving turkey before it has had time to rest properly. The electric knive will help you get real slices, instead of crumbles Other than that, give me my "real" knives.

[TexasGuppie]

I have discovered that an electric knife is very handy for taking down those hard-to-reach strands of Christmas lights. The length of the knife gives you an extra 12 inches of reach so, NO LADDER REQUIRED.

But remember: when using this method PLEASE unplug the lights first and discard of old light strands properly.

Ken (electric knives...hmmph! next thing you know some lazy SOB will invent an electric smoker.)