Home grinders are a great investment when you want to start controlling everything that goes into your food. Here are five of the best to keep your meat processing line running at peak performance.
Home use manual meat grinders are a great way to prepare your own ground beef at home and give you complete control over the contents of your food.
The problem with many meat grinders is that they can be hard work and can also get stuck very easily.
Also, here is a list of 5 of the best manual grinders that YOU can use to prepare perfect homemade ground beef.
At a Glance: Our Top 3 Tips
- Best Manual Grinder: LEM Product #10
Reliable, robust and easily cuts through lots of meat. - Runner Up: CAM2 304
Small and compact meat grinder for small amounts of meat. It comes with two plates for different types of meat. - Best budget option: Gideon Hank Crank
Easy to use, easy to clean and the meat produced is clean and precisely finished.
LEM Products #10 Hand Grinder
A beautiful stainless steel grinder that has a rustic look but a modern application. Reliable, robust and easily cuts through lots of meat.
The beginning of this list is perhaps the best manual meat grinder on the market.
Its stainless steel construction gives it much more than a nice vintage look, it actually does the job of making this kit sturdy.
The stainless steel construction makes it rust resistant and easy to clean while giving it a shiny look that’s hard to miss.
Functionality is at the core of what makes this a great grinder. It has a clamp to easily attach it to any table or kitchen surface. This is a definite improvement over many of the suction cups you see on cheaper models. The clamp and rubber base hold is mounted on the table during sanding.
It COMES with two stainless steel plates to give you different degrees of meat chopping. It’s a 3/8 plate for coarse sanding and a 3/16 plate for finer results.
By using the two, YOU can get large amounts of meat in minutes, and it’s pretty easy to use. So for newbies.
However, its additional features are limited to more than just the additional plates. LEM also included a stainless steel knife, stuffing star and three separate stuffing tubes for making sausages.
All of this is packed into a grinder that weighs just 8 pounds, which means that despite its power, it will never look like it can rule your kitchen.
It is also easy to disassemble for washing and storage. Easy.
CAM2 304 Meat Grinder
Small and compact meat grinder for small amounts of meat. It comes with two plates for different types of meat.
Coming second is this inexpensive meat grinder from CAM2, small in stature but mighty in yields.
Made of stainless steel, it is durable and rust resistant enough to last a long time. We didn’t notice anything during use that indicates poor build quality, which is surprising given the lower cost compared to other grinders on this list.
The stainless steel construction also means it’s extremely easy to clean, unlike plastic models that can quickly build up germs and old flesh.
One of the grinder’s best features is its broad base. This makes it very stable when clamped onto a surface, so despite the grinder’s small size it remains more or less completely still during use.
Its base is built on rubber pads that help protect your kitchen surfaces while YOU use the grinder. It’s great for getting to grips with chopping meat without worrying about what it’s doing to your table.
The mill comes with two plates. A 3/8 plate for the coarse grind and a 3/16 plate for the fine grind. Not only that, it COMES with a stuffing tube to help with the sausages.
It’s a shame it only has one filler tube compared to LEM’s three, but as this is a cheaper option some compromises should be expected.
It also COMES with two 420 stainless steel blades, which means that if your grinder blade breaks or becomes dull, YOU can easily replace it with the spare blade.
A very worthy runner up.
- Robust stainless steel construction; Easy to clean and rust resistant. Stainless steel…
- Wide opening clamp allows mounting to almost any countertop or table top.
- Two stainless steel plates: coarse 3/8″ and fine 3/16″. Including the filling tube for…
Sportsman MHG #10 Cast Iron Clamp-On
Beautiful vintage cast iron grinder that is more than just aesthetic. Comes with funnel attachment for sausage making.
Anything called Sportsman will catch my eye.
And anything cast iron definitely catches my eye.
This grinder is made from plated iron, making it probably the most durable item on this list. The material also gives the grinder a nice vintage look that suits anyone who likes a more rustic look in their kitchen.
Its handle is well positioned to facilitate use and its padding makes it firm and stable when clamped to a surface.
It’s also quick to use and can upset about 3 pounds of meat per minute.
A cutting knife is included in the scope of delivery, as well as two cutting plates for different degrees of grinding, as well as three filling tubes and a sausage funnel attachment.
- The wooden handle is ergonomically designed to prevent fatigue.
- You can protect the style with rubber pads to prevent damage, easily attaches to a counter or table
- Grinds 3 pounds of meat per minute
Bellemain Manual Meat Grinder
A wonderfully tidy grinder that is easy to clean and store. It comes with a meat pusher and a see-through center that’s ridiculously satisfying to look at.
If the vintage steel look isn’t your thing, then it should be.
The Bellemain Meat Grinder features a plastic body with stainless steel blades, built on a strong suction base for stability.
It disassembles easily for proper cleaning and storage, and features a handy meat scraper to help you process meat cleanly and safely.
At its heart is a strong, rust-resistant stainless steel disc and blade.
What I like the most is the transparent center which makes it really satisfying to look through while working on the meat grinder. The price alone is worth it to me.
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Gideon Hand Crank
Good quality plastic pinwheels are hard to come by, but this one does the job brilliantly. Easy to use, easy to clean and the meat produced is clean and precisely finished. What else can we say?
The Gideon meat grinder combines a construction made of plastic and stainless steel. The plastic used is durable, which guarantees its longevity. The machine not only shreds meat; It can also be used to grind fruits and vegetables.
It’s easy to use, just place your meat in the meat grinder and turn the handle. It is designed to ensure safety in use. The blades are fully enclosed in the grinder to protect against the risk of cutting injuries.
It comes with a meat pusher to push the meat while shredding. The pusher protects your finger from contact with the blades.
It has a strong suction base to ensure stability. Suction cups hold the base of the grinder firmly in place during use. The cups also prevent surfaces from being damaged through use.
You can easily disassemble the device for easy cleaning or storage. It is also safe to clean in the dishwasher. The machine is extremely light and has a compact design.
The grinder features heavy-duty stainless steel blades for durability and rust resistance. It also COMES with two stainless steel plates for different grind settings (coarse and fine).
An excellent choice for a look and easy to clean meat grinder.
- Simply put your desired meat or vegetables in the grinder and turn the handle. They give…
- It has high quality stainless steel blades and screens to ensure durability and longevity…
- It’s compact, lightweight and can be easily disassembled to take with you to your next barbecue.
What are The Advantages of a Meat Grinder?
Chopping meat is a great way to have more control over what goes into your meal and how your meal is prepared.
You can decide what goes into your meat and be assured of how fresh and hygienic it is.
Not only that, but also a lot of costs should be saved. Although prices vary, manual meat grinders are generally cheap, so it doesn’t take long to recoup all of the costs that make up for your initial outlay.
Although there are models for electric grinders, I prefer manual grinders. They take a little more work, but the results are usually better and much more satisfying.
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