Just got a Cabelas 12" meat slicer/ now with pics

[toyman2]

What are some of the things you guys have done using it to save money?
I already have 24lbs of buck board bacon waiting, I plan on doing roast beef and ham for sandwiches.

I am sure there is some other stuff. Cant wait to hunt this year and use it. I intend to get a grinder also this year before season.

[grundy53]

Tagging. I've been looking to get one.

[toyman2]

I have wanted one fore years, they are expencive.
I smoked a Brisket a few weeks back, it wasnt as pretty as I wanted it to be after cutting it(it was pretty but the cuts werent perfect). With all the other smoking I do, I waited long enough and pulled the trigger.

[NRA4LIFE]

I do a lot of sliced cheese on mine.  I have a 12" Globe model. I picked up a nice used one for cheap from a woman parting out a defunct catering business.  I also do ham, roast beef, etc.  With cheese, do not vacuum seal it without putting something like wax paper between the slices.  It welds itself back together.  Found that out the hard way.  DOHHH!!  I love making my own bacon now because I can slice it exactly how thick I like it and the slices are perfectly uniform.

[pianoman9701]

Did you get the sale price of 339.00?

[toyman2]

Great tip on the cheese, thank you.
Can you freeze cheese after it is vacum sealed?

No I asked on the price. said and done with shipping it was $500

[pianoman9701]

This one?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Commercial-Grade-Meat-Slicers/1910402.uts

[NRA4LIFE]

Yes, you can freeze cheese after it is vacuum sealed.  When you thaw it, let it sit at room temperature until it is completely thawed.  That will help with the texture issues from freezing.  Some cheeses though will be a little crumbly.  Cheddar is one of them.  Softer cheeses tend to freeze very well.

[toyman2]

Yep, that sucks. I even called and asked for any sales

[quadrafire]

I use mine for uniform slicing meat for jerky

[olsy]

I use mine for uniform slicing meat for jerky

 

[toyman2]

Well I called, they are sending me a Gift certificat for $100.
Not to shabby, since I am in need of a scope aslo for my new rifle.

[pianoman9701]

Well I called, they are sending me a Gift certificat for $100.
Not to shabby, since I am in need of a scope aslo for my new rifle.

Yes, I will certainly split that with you! 

[toyman2]

Well I called, they are sending me a Gift certificat for $100.
Not to shabby, since I am in need of a scope aslo for my new rifle.

Yes, I will certainly split that with you! 

I bet, but that wont go far. I have 2 new rifles that I have no ammo for or a scope on one that needs one.

[lokidog]

We have their 7" slicer, wish I had gotten a bigger one. 

[Halo]

Yes, you can freeze cheese after it is vacuum sealed.  When you thaw it, let it sit at room temperature until it is completely thawed.  That will help with the texture issues from freezing.  Some cheeses though will be a little crumbly.  Cheddar is one of them.  Softer cheeses tend to freeze very well.

I was once told by someone obviously much smarter than myself that cheese can be frozen, but only once. My first thought was how in the heck does the cheese know how many times it's been frozen, I'm not falling for that. Trust me, voice of experience, unless you want cheese crumbles, only freeze once, it knows. 

[Blacklab]

Dang that's a nice slicer  Mainly use mine for bb and jerky. Wild country open country can't remember the name PNA to clean so when I use it. I make sure it's a big batch of what ever to justify the 15-20 min cleaning.

[toyman2]

I didnt want to ever regret not getting one big enough, that is why I went for the 12".
I havent even used it yet. This weekend Ill be doing 24lbs of BBB and roast beef.

[bearhunter99]

I have a 10" one and it has worked very well, especially since it was from the bargain cave 

I want to upgrade to the 12" for the longer throw it has though.  One of the 12" has about a 5" longer throw than the other which is nice when making bacon.

[toyman2]

The 12" says its a 10.5" throw, almost not long enough.
What is it on the 10"

[Mtn.Ghost]

What are some of the things you guys have done using it to save money?
I already have 24lbs of buck board bacon waiting, I plan on doing roast beef and ham for sandwiches.

I am sure there is some other stuff. Cant wait to hunt this year and use it. I intend to get a grinder also this year before season.

They work great for slicing tomato's for burgers and perfectly cut onion rings also bologna thick sliced instead of having to slap on 2 slices of the thin store stuff. It will also make short work of a finger or two  

[toyman2]

Yea, veggies would be a good idea.
Ill be trying to keep all my digets

[toyman2]

Added some eye candy, cause everyone likes pics