Power is the main indicator that you should pay attention to when choosing. If you plan to use it often and you have a large family, you need to choose a meat grinder powerful enough: you can cook the required amount of minced meat easily and quickly.
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choose a meat grinderCurrently, a huge number of models of meat grinders of various sizes are produced. Compact and lightweight models are certainly more convenient, both in terms of operation and storage. When choosing a model, you should also pay attention to the height of the bowl intended for collecting minced meat: for convenient work, the height should be approximately 14 -17 cm.
Meat grinder complete set
Modern functional models have one feature - the knives are made of stainless steel and are capable of self-sharpening during operation. The quality and speed of the meat grinder depends on the sharpness of the knives. Be sure to check what shape the knives are installed in. The curved saber blade prevents damage to the shaft as it easily cuts fibers and strands and eliminates the need for frequent cleaning of the grinder.
A few words about gratings. The consistency of the minced meat depends on the diameter of the holes made in the grill. The quality of the minced meat determines the taste and splendor of future dishes. If there are several interchangeable grates in the package, you can easily select the required diameter and get minced meat of any degree of grinding.
The tray and pusher will speed up minced meat preparation. If your model of meat grinder has a large capacity tray, you can prepare large portions of minced meat without changing the dishes. As a rule, in more powerful meat grinders there is a large tray. The pusher is a device with which you can safely and quickly move ingredients into the meat grinder.
Additional features
Cooking minced meat is not the only task of the device. Modern models serve as a food processor and help you quickly prepare many delicious dishes: pasta, salads, juices from fresh fruits and vegetables.
A shredder or vegetable cutter attachment allows you to get thin and even plates, cubes, bars or circles of vegetables and fruits. Using special grater attachments, you can grind ingredients for mousses, sauces and purees.
To obtain juice from vegetables and soft fruits, use a juicer-press, and to prepare tomato paste and juice, you need to use a special nozzle for tomatoes. To obtain an evenly kneaded dough, use the appropriate attachments. Some models come with a grinder. This device allows you to grind grains and get a fresh, fluffy flour for cooking. If you did not find a suitable attachment in the kit, you can pick it up and buy it separately.