Grinding Meat for Dog Food: Does anyone have experience using this product to grind meat for dog food?
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I want to grind meat for my cats, and cats don't really like whole raw meaty bones (I bake for them grain-free catnip treats for teeth cleaning). So, I'm also looking then for a grinder that will allow me to grind both meat and bone. Right now my local butcher does it for me, but it's an extra $1/lb for the grinding service... a grinder will pay its own way in just a few months. I did a search of the site and the only grinder on Amazon with reviews that mentioned grinding raw bones was this one - Northern Industrial #12 Electric Meat Grinder. Hope that helps anyone looking at this thread.
1154497
I own this product and use it for grinding all of my meat, in addition you can adapt the meat grinder into a sausage stuffier. This thing grinds meat like a champ and it is easy to keep the cutting wheel sharpened. The sausage stuffer can be difficult to use but it does work once you get the hang of it.
1436997
I use this every week to grind a combination of vegetables, hamburger and rice (make my own dog food). it works great for it. Just be sure the vegetables are not frozen as it will jam the system. There is a plastic 'o' ring to keep the grinding going only one way.
63463
I used the STX Megaforce 3000 grinder.I now completely raw feed whole pieces of meat, but this grinder was amazing while I was using it. It ground up raw chicken wings, thighs and drumsticks easily and completely. I highly recommend this grinder!
1361075
It will only work with ground meat. Maybe invest in a meat grinder.....that's my next purchase!
2052811
I love my "grinder" & use it for a lot of things but never for bones, it was not made for that job. I have made mincemeat and cranberry sauce that is healthier then store-bought. each piece is uniform and same size last year, I was given a turkey. I stripped the meat off the bones and ground it. it was good but not a job that I will do again.
1879966
I am not sure. I never tried grind fat scraps. I did not have problem with fat meat. I think if your fat will be cold it will work. hope this will help.Benjamin.
1658506
Hello Elena, I have used my KitchenAid several times to mix ingredients into ground beef for special burgers. I have also used it to mix spices into my homemade pork sausage. I have never had a problem. Make sure you do not use a meat that is not thoroughly thawed and break it apart as you put it in the mixing bowl. I have had the best luck with the dough hook attachment. IMHO the only thing that can make your meat tough is if it is too lean or not cooked properly. Good luck. Bob
1546370
I use it to grind meat and it purees that just fine. I believe it would do just fine for the peas. I have been very happy with the performance of this grinder.
1658608
No, I have only used it for coffee. I think that grinding moist substances, like ginger and garlic, would not work well unless it was fully loaded. I wouldn't do this with my mine.
362646
Not yet. I am buying pre-ground meat at the store,not my favorite option. I don't think the KA grinder is meant for this kind if thing, based on the discussion board.
837687
Good question. I have never done it. It could be done but you would probably have problems with a good seasonings mix in the ground meat. The stuffing tube will definitely fit with the grinding plate and the meat would be able to fill the casing. Marinated meat might be worth trying. Dang, I see the needless murder of another wild pig in my future!
146332
I do not think this machine is really suited to this purpose. It grinds, but perhaps not for what you are expecting. Personally I use an attachment to my Kitchen Aid Mixer for any grinding of raw meat.
35495
Definitely not. I use it to make dog food and have difficulty every time as the gristle from the meat clogs the blade and I have to take apart, unclog and finish. When I use meat with bones it is even worse.
442759
I have only ground up pork and beef and it has never gotten stuck. I have read that others have used their grinder on chicken with bones but I have not done that.
722011
I'd say many or most grinders can grind chicken & rabbit bones with meat. I do so for making cat food. This one should do. I've talked to people that say they grind chicken bones very well even tho the instructions advise against it.Turkey bones is harder to do, and forget beef bones unless you have a big expensive unit.
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I have never made beef jerky........so I am sorry that I can not help you. I use the grinder to grind up ham and it works great!!! I place chunks of ham in the grinder and it turns out like ground hamburger in consistency. I hope this helps!