Need Grinder Recommendations

[dlist777]

I decided to start processing my own deer this year. I'm looking for a recommendation for a good high quality grinder that has all the attachments. Not looking for a budget product, but don't want to break the bank either....

 

Any help / advice appreciated.

 

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[Silver Belly62]

I have a LEM grinder that has worked out fine for what I do for deer, beef, and hog. How many deer are you looking at doing a year ?

Edited September 3, 2017 by Silver Belly62

[Lady Bird]

We use a LEM.  Get yourself the foot pedal accessory.  Much easier. 

[Roon]

Not for nothing, I got a harbor freight special. Made by ship to shore. Paid $56 For it.

I have had it for 7 years now and put 8 deer a year through it. Plus it's used through out year for sausage and hot sticks.

I bought it on a whim thinking it would crap out fast, but no complaints with it.

Edited September 3, 2017 by Roon

[MZW]

I've had the 3/4 hp cabelas one for years now and I love it.no complaints.Runs through meat like a beast.

 

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[Woodsman416]

I have a 1 HP Cabelas commercial grinder. I've had it for years with no problems. As Lady Bird said a foot pedal makes it a lot easier. 

[dlist777]

Thanks all. Just curious, for jerky: is it worth buying a dehydrator or is that a waste (just use oven)?

 

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[rocky]

Hobart grinders are a beast. Jimmy Hoffa was dropped in one and the motor never slowed up once even when it ground up his belt buckle.

[dlist777]

I have a LEM grinder that has worked out fine for what I do for deer, beef, and hog. How many deer are you looking at doing a year ?

4 to 5 deer and maybe a hog once in a while.....

 

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[hammer4reel]

Cabelas 1 horse . Had had it many years. Trouble free . I use s cabelas ,1 3/4 when doing more thsn one deer at a time

[Woodsman416]

I use a dehydrator.

[Haskell_Hunter]

Thanks all. Just curious, for jerky: is it worth buying a dehydrator or is that a waste (just use oven)?

 

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Dehydrators are worth it.  I have an old Ronco one that still works like a charm.

[jerseyhunter]

Dehydrators are better than the oven but I prefer the smoker.

[Silver Belly62]

I use a dehydrator.

I have used one of those Cabela's models before, great unit  

[1957Buck]

Saw Smoker-Dehydrator - Jerky Mentioned when in Alaska I learned from an Inuit French Girl my brother had lived with him.  She did Jerky from anything that had 4 legs and Squaw Candy from Salmon. most were smoked and left to air dry. Jerky was just salted while Squaw Candy was a touch of salt then Sugar cured.  Not what most would care for just remember it was Not Snacks it was survival carry food.  Don't even think about the Duck feet and anything from Seals ( GAG GAG )  

Since some mentioned this what are some recipes for Jerky. 

Mine is Kosher Salt Black Pepper Soy sauce onion powder liquid smoke since I cure in my oven. Smoker died many years ago.  plus Pink salt if you plan on keeping it for a long time the amounts are to taste and amount made.