How to choose an electric meat grinder?

It is immediately worth noting that all the characteristics of this type of technology are interconnected:

• power and nozzles are responsible for productivity;
• quality of protection and housing for durability;
• form and functions for the ease of use of the device.

Therefore, one should not expect productive work from a powerful electric meat grinder with a bad screw. There is also no point in counting on comfortable operation if there is no reverse mode that allows you to rotate the screw in the opposite direction. If you do not know how to choose the right electric meat grinder, read reviews. We, in turn, will try to address the most important issues, which, for obvious reasons, are forgotten by manufacturers.

As practice shows, not always the rated power corresponds to the performance of the device. Therefore, choosing an electric meat grinder, it is important to focus on such an indicator as continuous operation time. In most cases, an electric meat grinder processes about 1.5 kilograms of meat in 1 minute, regardless of power. Depending on the mode of operation, grinding 15 kilograms of pork takes from 10 to 15 minutes. Therefore, in the presence of a small indicator of continuous operation, even a power of 2000 W may not be enough to perform bulk work. At the same time, experts say that 1500 watts is enough to perform most operations. If you decide to buy a powerful electric meat grinder, make sure there is a motor protection system from overheating.

Given the scope of the device, it is clear that the housing must be protected from the effects of food acids. However, even leading manufacturers use plastic to save weight. Make sure that it does not fonil cheapness, and the parts inside the case were made of high-quality stainless steel. It is on knives with grills that account for the main load. The lack of corrosion protection indicates that after a year you will have to change the “core” of the device. Better to sacrifice weight.

When choosing an electric meat grinder, do not forget about the shape of the case, which also makes a certain difference in the ease of use. Based on customer reviews, it should be soft. It is advisable to allow close installation of the dishes for the stuffing. With convex parts, many products will fall. The height of the neck should be greater than the length of the user's fingers. This is very convenient, especially if the kit does not have a pusher for the ingredients.

Due to its compact size, it is often necessary to sacrifice ease of use. If you have a small amount of "squares" it is better to have a compartment for storing the cord and cable. But do not compensate for this by the quality of the trays or the shape of the case. Keep in mind that recently there has been a growing demand for devices with a folding case, in which the height of the inlet can vary in the range from 11 to 15 centimeters.

The main nozzle of any electric meat grinder is a screw - a spiral part on which nozzles and knives are installed. This component is responsible for pushing incidents to exit. However, models can have 1 or 2 screws. As a rule, one of them is used for vegetables, and the second for meat. Actually, the quantity does not play such a significant value as the presence of the reverse reverse function. With its help, you can turn on the reverse stroke to save yourself from the pain caused by the removal of hard pieces. When choosing an electric meat grinder for the home, we also recommend paying attention to the quality of the knives. It is desirable that they be self-sharpening.

Also important are the grilles; they can have three types of holes:

1. Small - for cooking pastes, baby food;
2. Medium - for chopping minced meat;
3. Large - for chopping vegetables and fruits.

That is, the smaller the holes, the finer the food. The package should include all 3 types of grilles. Many models can be additionally equipped with parts for mashed potatoes, sausages, vegetables and even spaghetti. It all depends on the manufacturer. As a rule, the presence or absence of them in the configuration is not too aggressively reflected in the final cost of the goods.

You already got an idea of ​​the main characteristics, and you know by what parameters to choose an electric meat grinder? In this case, we offer to consolidate knowledge with the expert opinion of owners of online stores and equipment manufacturers.

First of all, you should know that unsuitable knives always change with analogues from the same manufacturer. Accordingly, buying a device from a little-known brand can lead to serious problems after a certain time. If you decide to save, buy only those models that are equipped with self-sharpening elements. Otherwise, then you just won’t find how to replace them.

In addition to self-sharpening knives, steel grids and reverse, you should pay attention to small details, including the cable compartment and rubberized legs. At first glance, they do not play an important role in choosing an electric meat grinder, but after some time it becomes clear what is needed for ease of use. Firstly, suction cups can reduce vibration. Secondly, banally prevent the device from slipping. Imagine that you are working at maximum power and the device is constantly sliding. In this case, the dishes will be removed, and the meat will fall on the table, and not in the container.

It's hard to believe, but the variety of nozzles allows you to bring its functionality closer to a food processor, and so many save. Consider useful devices to increase the scope of the electric meat grinder:

1. Kebbe - a nozzle for stuffing sausages;
2. For cookies - allows you to create the perfect mix for any configuration of the dough;
3. For home-made sausage - it is installed on a screw with a perforated grill;
4. A grater in the form of a cylinder - for cooking vegetables and fruits. Lets make potato pancakes;
5. Juicer - a nice addition to the main functions of the meat grinder, which allows you to prepare juices by grinding the pulp;
6. For a shredder - a very useful thing that allows you to cut vegetables in even slices;
7. For profiling dough - a nozzle in the form of a metal hook with plastic blades, which allows you to mix the dough in a bowl.

If the kit includes many attachments, choose an electric meat grinder with a storage compartment.