Most of the stuffers you see on the market are like 5#,15#....etc, why does Westone make them 7# and 11# just seems like an odd amount when it seems like most people are making 5# batches .
I don't know - to separate them from the crowd? I like my 7 lb Weston but then it is the first stuffer I ever had so the only comparision I have is this vs using my grinder to stuff.
My thoughts.
You take 10 lb meat, add the seasonings and water you got 11lb of product.
I have the 11 pounder.
I have a 5 pound. I stepped up to the 11 pound for obvious reasons.
When using the 5 lb stuffer i had problems making it all fit without it pushing past the piston.
I am guessing that the extra pound is to give extra room?
I just bought the Weston 7lb stuffer over the weekend from Cabelas for $99. I like the extra room for adding diced pepper and cheese. This is a pretty nice unit for $99. I've got my first batch of SS ever in the smoker right now.
I've got a 5lb L.E.M. and usually mix 5 lb batches for sausage. I've yet to get the whole 5 lbs in the stuffer.
Quote from: RAF128 on January 17, 2011, 12:02:44 PM
I've got a 5lb L.E.M. and usually mix 5 lb batches for sausage. I've yet to get the whole 5 lbs in the stuffer.
After you add the seasonings and liquid weigh it again, bet your closer to 6 lb. ;D