11 simple principles of choosing the right grinder

Some use the old-fashioned grandmother's verified manual meat grinder, others buy ready-made stuffing. But the first does not know that the modern electric meat grinder is something more than a device for grinding meat. Second, might never have compared the prices of meat and beef, and the cost is different at all in that direction in which should. Therefore it is better to make your own mince, and lots of other Goodies with this simple device. And note that a food processor though and more functional, but does not replace our current election. Electric grinder it is really an indispensable thing in the economy.

Be warned that most of this article will teach how to choose an electric meat grinder. But readers who were looking for a conventional mechanical device should not leave the publication, here we will remember about the "mechanics", so the material will be useful to all. Maybe we can convince new important purchase.

Power is not important in the selection.
Almost all electrical appliances associated primarily about the quality-power. This is not true, since the technology is not always more powerful – better. With a meat grinder likewise, shouldn't be colorful figures 2000 watts or more, they do not show good performance. Sometimes, the figure of 500 watts on the box means more than the same 2000. Why? Quite simply, the power is different. There is a nominal in which the device can work long and hard, and there is maximum – she points to the work in a congested state. This means that all of the grinder have two power nominal indicates the productivity of the device in the normal operating condition, the maximum is when the engine assumes the maximum possible load (on the verge of jamming). This is used by many manufacturers (buying cheap, we have it with these devices and face in most cases). They write beautifully on the box the numbers from 1000 watts and that mislead the buyer.

In the end, a new purchase breaks for the past year, and guarantee, of course, such devices are minimal, and if it is, it is very problematic in reality. So now, we try to teach how not to be carried out on high-profile figures and to buy quality, not imaginary cries of "productive" device.

So, how then to choose? Really do not pay attention to power? Let's say you need, but read the instructions and find the two indicators of power. If he is one, confidence will never be what we actually bought (nominal or maximum power). But it is practical only in the case when we buy a meat grinder for a very large family (or for work at the butcher mini-workshop) and wish to compare any two models. Here it is only possible to compare and choose the more productive the machine.

When we buy a classic meat grinder for the average family orientirueshsya not on power, but on a number of other parameters, which will point to the correct model. And speaking of power, it only indicates the productivity, as this option each carries an electric grinder separately and so look better on it – performance grinder.

The performance of the grinder, that's the main thing.
Considering an electric grinder on the counter of the supermarket or in the lists of the online store, we can easily see the productivity parameter. Here he indicates how the reporting device is good. If this parameter is equal to 1 kg per minute, it is a very weak grinder and buy it not worth it. When the speed of processing of meat is equal to 1.5 kg/min (or 1-2 kg/min), this is a very good model.

Choose something more powerful is only if you have a large family, and all your players just can not live without meat. And remember that all grinders are noisy, so think about the noise when the choice is not necessary, as some assure. This appliance is an average of no more than 3 minutes a day, and withstand high vibration during this period of time all can. Really look at the legs here, they are more to noise than the engine and should be rubberized, anti-vibration.

The noise is engine speed and build quality. First of all, powerful or weak instruments literally equal, and only the latter depends on something. That is, again, again, performance here is the main evaluation criterion.

Well, you can go further, but before proceeding, let us say a few words about the correct use of the grinder.

Not all know that meat is necessary before laying the instrument is carefully cut into small pieces, cut all the tendons, remove bone. If this is not done, any grinder will break, if not immediately, but it was her fate. And not correct thinking, when bought always a powerful appliance for reducing the preparation of meat. People tendons very easily reeled up on the screw and lead to failure, they are very sturdy and only large grinder companies unable to cope with them. Appliances even the most powerful are not created for lazy people, so think about the consequences now not to buy every year a new device and not to torture and the warranty departments.



Metal or plastic?
The next step is to evaluate the reliability and durability of the component parts. Starting from the body and finishing work details. It is important to properly assess all the components. For example, the housing may be plastic, it will give ease to a device and is unlikely to reduce its strength, because throwing meat grinder and no one is going modern plastic is pretty strong (if not Chinese goods). Similarly, the tray device can also be made of plastic, although here it is preferable to have the metal. He scratch less and perfectly clean in the dishwasher, which rarely say about plastic trays.

But the inner working parts, already have to be metal, though of high quality stainless steel, which is durable and does not react with food. Here we mean a knife that drives the auger. Let's look at each element in more detail, as they are very high values when choosing the right grinder.

Auger.
The auger is a spiral internal working part of the grinder that moves the meat to the knives. It must be made of metal, but it happens that in a set there are plastic screw. When the two of them, made of metal and plastic, but not to worry, the second is not to replace, it is designed to work with vegetables, fruits and berries to reduce the taste of metal in food. And meat always use only metal screws.



The perforated disks of the lattice.
The second work item grinder – perforated disc or a different grille. Using this element is cut the meat and size of the holes is very much depends. A good hostess always knows that the farm should have a few different discs for different dishes – other. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a meat grinder, where they have a set of 3 discs. If he is one, don't worry, you can buy them separately, though sometimes it will be a difficult task, because the sizes of grills from different brands can differ. Also I don't think one disc that you previously enjoyed, it's the perfect size.

Small holes are by the way ideal for paste or puree is even better the chicken turns stuffing the smaller lattice.

Large holes, they are better suited for so-called chopped cutlets and such. So it is advisable to have at least two disks in the set (preferably three), otherwise the purchase will not be all positive the modern appliance. About the size, do not worry, they range from 3 to 8 mm and eager as "large," "medium" and "small." And last, be sure to pay attention to the thickness of the disc, it should not be too thin, and the coarser, the better the product will be output.

Knives.
Left to the consideration of the knives that carry the most important role in terms of performance. Only a sharp knife will quickly and efficiently do their job and only high-quality steel can afford it.

Knives are also different.

First, the knives are normal and self-sharpening. First, from time to time it is necessary to undermine, others do not require this. What's up to you to choose, because each type has plus and minus. First you can sharpen any service or ask the husband, the second will wear out faster and will require replacement. Although at home both will last for a long time and each knife is in any case can be easily replaced by the opposite type. But this is one side of the classification, second, the blades may have a different number of cutting edges: often two or four. And it already points back to the type of the original product. If you need finer – take the knife with four edges, if larger pieces in two.

The choice here is simple, select the model of grinder, where in the set will have at least two types of knives. So we will get exactly the multifunctional device that stamps always present.

Protection features of the device and the person.
Everyone already knew that the meat grinder is a powerful electrical device, and that means he's dangerous. To work even with a manual grinder carefully, and electric – very carefully. And lest any accidents, it is important not only to understand the danger, and to choose the most safe car. Often inexpensive models ignore many of the options to reduce the cost of the instruments, and the buyers of their happy acquire. For example, a low neckline will make the grinder less, easier and cheaper. But at the same time, there may accidentally slide off your finger and you need it?

No, of course not, and buying the grinder only with a high neckline where you own hand will test the impossibility of getting fingers to the auger. This is important because the neck is one dangerous place, if you operate it right. But danger lurks in the device, although it applies only to the engine. That is implied cases shimming the grinder when the motor can easily burn out. And jam the device can easily only just bad enough to prepare the meat (we already wrote that clear from the tendons it is necessary).

In these cases we do not throw the appliance into the dustbin, you have to buy a meat grinder with protection, though it is not so simple. There are three ways of protection: mechanical, coupling and electric. The first works on the principle of the destruction of some of the connecting parts between the motor and auger. Less it replace most of these parts that you have to buy extra (one set must go with the unit). The second protection works on the basis of special fittings resembling clutch in the car. That is, when the auger jammed, the clutch starts to slip and not to go crazy motor. And the third option where a special thermostat is on the engine in case of overheating turns off the power. It is clear that the latter is the most thoughtful and best of all, because there is a disconnect happens not only in the moment of jamming, but when we work too long or give a high load, forgetting that household meat grinder can run for hours without a break (just 10-25 minutes, depending on the model). The main advantage of relay: after a brief cooling device it is possible to work again.

In addition to the theme of jamming of the auger, think about the reverse. This so-called "reverse" grinder. It often happens when something in there will catch hold and turn the device refuses. In the case of reversal, it is enough to turn a few seconds and the problem is resolved. If the reverse is not – it is necessary to disassemble and clean. Pay attention to this useful function, because it is sometimes absent, although rarely.

Remember that safety is first and if you want to buy a meat grinder for years and never hurt it yourself, think about all the every minute choice and will never save.

Here we describe the three main working element of the electric (and mechanical) grinder. But there are other components, same housing, which runs the auger input collar. This part of the grinder is not less important and also by far should be made from high quality metal. You can check easily whether it is detached and if it possible to wash in the dishwasher, which will help with the care. Similarly, you must ask the seller or to study through the instructions in the selected models, which there are connections for transmitting motion from the motor to the auger. Even some famous brand use for those plastic cases that is impractical for such loads, because the meat grinder is a powerful device in any way. And all sorts of gear inside the housing must always be made of metal, or more of shelf life of the device is unlikely to last.

It would seem that everything with the case is clear, but the design, forgot about it. And then not only think about color and form to incorporate the new appliance into the interior (although it is needed, the grinder is heavy and often she is not hiding in the closet). Think about ergonomics to the hand convenient and, equally important, that the bowl is well set up. Remember how hard it is to push something for stuffing under the old manual meat grinder. Remember? That's right, the new models also throw such tricks and without a correct assessment of the ergonomic design is very very regret about the purchase. But guessing the shape, every woman would love to feel a big difference between a quality appliance and grandma's old piece of iron.

The idea, says it all, at least importantly, we now turn to other minor points (but extremely crucial), where the first is the protection of the device.

Adding said security, we do almost everything has already been said, what you should know about choosing a grinder. It remains only to mention the extra features that will expand the functionality of the device to the size of the same food processor. Need them or not, matter. But remember that any additional functionality increases the price, though given that buying the same functionality separately, we get an even greater waste of money and space in the kitchen, you can think about extensions. To buy a full-featured grinder with many attachments, is fully justified decision in the future to save money.

Nozzle for sausages.
The most common attachment and requires no additional cost. Since buying it separately for mechanical grinder, we spend mere pennies, so even if you make sausage once a year, choose this feature is sure.



Grater-slicer.
To extend the conventional grinder to grater and slicer not all manufacturers have decided, but who did not lost. After all, judge for yourself, unless you buy a separate slicer to a few times a year to have a beautifully sliced cucumbers for the holiday? Of course not, after all, hands to do it is not so hard. But to buy a meat grinder with this opportunity will not give up no mistress, because the price will be slightly higher but you can always boast not only delicious, but beautiful dinner. And the time will save you such a device significantly. So don't be afraid to choose a meat grinder with grater and lomerizine, you poshinkuem, and RUB everything you need in a matter of seconds in ideal pieces. The main thing is to choose the largest possible set to any dish you can make perfect, and with this functionality you can do without problems.



Juicer.
Another very popular piece is a juicer. It is also possible to take the own, if you love fresh juice. But remember that different models have different juicers. There are attachments under grinder juicer for citrus, tomatoes, and classic. What to choose? All individually, but we would recommend selecting a juicer, meat grinder, such a device still is not well suited.



What are nozzles?
Attachments to an electric meat grinder there are no less than to mechanical. Needed or not, matter. The most popular are: nozzle kibbeh, for cookie, for forming cutlets, all sorts of drives under macaroni, noodles, spaghetti, etc. of Course, they are all interesting developments, but the price of this spermatology will be much higher.

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