What's your take on the best meat grinder for processing?

[Bigshooter]

I just bought my dad the cabelas 3/4 for Christmas.   For those that have it how well does it work at sausage stuffing?  Or should I buy a stuffer also?

[Bean Counter]

I have tye 3/4 and only made sausage with it once. Not because I didn't like the machine--I just didn't like the economics. Sausage is cheap enough to buy, especially with the cost of the pork shoulder necessary to buy and add to it. Not to mentionall the work involved.

I think it did a decent job but rather than going out and buying him a stuffer, I think the foot pedal would be really handy as it would be nice to control it on and off as you feed, twist, etc. Its a two person job using hte on off switch but could possibly be done solo with that pedal. Not sure how much it costs.

[The Weazle]

I think the foot pedal would be really handy as it would be nice to control it on and off as you feed, twist, etc. Its a two person job using hte on off switch but could possibly be done solo with that pedal. Not sure how much it costs.

The foot pedal made everything better, and I think they are on sale right now for about 35 bucks...I cannot imagine using my grinder without the pedal now.  Sausage stuffing is still easier with a stuffer.  Its not impossible with the grinder, but its faster and easier with the stuffer.  I did all my sausage with the grinder for a couple years, then finally pulled the trigger on the stuffer and wondered why I waited so long.

[Bigshooter]

Thanks guys.  I will start with getting the pedal.

[quadrafire]

Cabela's has the 1 hp for $419 right now, I think all the others are discounted as well. I'm on hold right now ordering one 
And free shipping I believe

[quadrafire]

Finally got through, was on hold for approx 2-3 hrs today off and on when I had a chance. Price is going back up. Was $509 last I checked but finally got through and got the $419 price.
Call the exclusive order number if you have it on the back of your card for faster service. I hadn't noticed that before 1-800-555-6224

[bobcat]

Can't you order it online?

That is a great price. I got the same one a few years ago on sale for $399 and I haven't seen them down anywhere near that price since then. I think the lowest I've seen the 1 hp is $479.

Awesome grinder, you'll love it.

[quadrafire]

I was trying. Couldn't figure out how to use my points? I'm a dummy... The back of the card gal  answered in 30 sec. That's my go too for now on. Quicker than online and cute voice 

[Hawgdawg]

I have the Waring pro mg100 it's only $80 these day's on amazon a lot less than i paid about 9 years ago it has done several thousand pounds of meat. I broke two kitchenaid meat grinder attachments before i got this one.I would buy a bigger one if were in the market for one today but i can't say i am dissatisfied or that it's not a good product it is still going strong.

  7k or meat in nine years with that toy. that works out to be about 800lbs
plus or minus, I don't think so! 

[Hawgdawg]

Finally got through, was on hold for approx 2-3 hrs today off and on when I had a chance. Price is going back up. Was $509 last I checked but finally got through and got the $419 price.
Call the exclusive order number if you have it on the back of your card for faster service. I hadn't noticed that before 1-800-555-6224

 :bash:I wouldn't wait for God on hold for 2-3 hours.

[Hawgdawg]

Mine has eaily ground 1, 000 pounds and shows nonsigns ofnslowing.  It probably does 7 pounds a minute.   

 

Shy pound every 7.5 seconds I am impressed Bean Counter...How much meat does that hopper hold? And you have to use a plunger to shove the meat down it's throat. 

[superdown]

I have the Waring pro mg100 it's only $80 these day's on amazon a lot less than i paid about 9 years ago it has done several thousand pounds of meat. I broke two kitchenaid meat grinder attachments before i got this one.I would buy a bigger one if were in the market for one today but i can't say i am dissatisfied or that it's not a good product it is still going strong.

  7k or meat in nine years with that toy. that works out to be about 800lbs
plus or minus, I don't think so!

you might want to reread my post I said several as in like 3k not seven and that works out to less than 1 pound of meat a day.that machine has done easily that if not more and there is certainly something to be said about not rushing or abusing your equipment.


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[NRA4LIFE]

I put my new Weston #22 to it's first real test this last weekend.  Bottom line, I ground 15 lbs of venison and 18 lbs of pork through an 1/8" plate in 4 minutes.