Favorite Equipment (Meat Processing)

[SoupGuy]

For anyone just starting out and looking for good equipment to process your meat before smoking, here are a few items I use to make Jerky and sausages. The one thing I did not provide is a link for the meat-grinder attachment I use on a KitchenAid stand-mixer. I own an electric meat-grinder that doesn't work as nicely as the KitchenAid attachment... not to mention the mixer itself is far more useful for other things anyway!

These links all go to Northerntool.com. They have far better prices than I originally paid for the exact same equipment from another place. Besides food processing equipment, they have a ton of other stuff too.

Meat Mixer 17LB capacity
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200004374&R=200004374

Sausage Stuffer 5LB capacity
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200308623&R=200308623

Meat Slicer
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200317862&R=200317862

Hope this helps somebody!

[SoupGuy]

Just as an example of internet pricing...

Sausage Stuffer 5LB capacity
http://www.sausagemaker.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=318


Compare this (and the other items in original post) !!!

** Caveat: the sausagemaker site is excellent for bulk spices and a few other things. They even carry the PAK thermostatic control, but again, a little pricey, but with great shipping response and service.


AlliedKenco.com is another favorite smoking-equip and supplies site.

[jaeger]

SoupNazi,
I am not thrilled with the meat slicer that I am using. The one that I have seen that I like is at Cabelas and cost is $300. The carriage and the "thickness" adjustment plate on the Cabelas is very sturdy. Looks pretty good, but a little spendie.
How do you like the Chefs Choice? Do I understand it correctly, the body is made of aluminum/steel? Picture looks like plastic.[?][:D][?]





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[SoupGuy]

Yes- the body is made of metal; everything but the sliding tray. It is actually quite heavy.

The only complaint I have is that I wish it had a longer 'throw' on it so I could slice longer pieces of meat. I think it goes up to about 7 or 8 inches. Maybe it has something to do with the blade size.

What I REALLY want is one of those Hobart slicers we see in the deli! Something I could slice an entire beef flat on without cutting down to size!

I've owned mine for 6 or 7 years and it hasn't caused me any problems yet. (and I paid a LOT more than the price listed... that just kills me)

Sure makes slicing jery easy!!


Best known not for soup, but rather smoked meats... and stuff

[jaeger]

Thanks SoupNazi!
I may have to pick one up. Lot of jerky fans around here.
A Hobart would be nice. The last used one I saw for sale around here was $600.



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[Cold Smoke]

I bought that exact sausage stuffer last year from Sausage Maker for approx $200 greenbacks[xx(][V]- by the time it got to my door it ran about $300 Canadian pesos. That northern tool deal is a good one! It is a nice stuffer though. This last comment makes me feel better despite my obvious lack of internet shopping skills....[8][8]

Cold Smoke

[Lefty_Smoker]

For anybody interested in any of the Northern Tool equipment mentioned above, note that they are all currently on sale till 2/14/ for additional savings.