Can you grind up raw or partially cooked chicken meat & skin with this processor? (needing to use to make cat food)
451605
So funny you would ask that! One of the big reasons I bought it was to make dog food. My very small Shih Tzu just had her teeth cleaned and several were removed. I use the Cuisinart to make chicken and brown rice meals for her. I poach the chicken on the stove first and then it chops perfectly - not in chunks, more ground. It would probably do just as well with raw chicken. I haven't found anything that it can't handle yet.
1193043
I can't see why not. I was trying out one of the blades on a red onion the other day and even using the pulse I went one push too far and wound up with minced onion, really really minced. As I mentioned to another person, invest in the extra set of blades. They were $60 but with all five blades you have a wonderful variety of options. I'm very pleased with the machine and use it much more than I ever did my old one. It's got a very tricky lock system, so if you buy it and can't get it to turn on just email me back. Hope your cat enjoys the homemade dinner.
1193044
I'm sure the machine could handle raw meat but raw chicken might get caught in hard-to-reach places and that would pose a salmonella risk. There is quite a big safety mechanism on this machine where food can get caught and it's hard to clean (especially if you don't own a dishwasher). If you are going to grind up raw chicken with it on a regular basis, then you might want to consider dedicating the machine to cat foot only.
912504
I have not done that yet BUT EVERYTHING I did for our Thanksgiving turned out great. The Food Processor part was GREAT. Sorry I could not answer your question but hope I helped.
1876687
definitely no! The mat is used in stores such as Subway to toast sandwiches and it is great for making flat bread sandwiches and pizza.You would wind up with a grease fire if you made raw chicken on the mat.
668553
I have only used this once, and it was for steak. I don't think it would solve your problem. Get a tenderizing hammer, or a gizmo that looks like you are puncturing the meat with 20 little razorblades to break down the texture. No advice on cookbooks.
78397
I think so. I've used it to debone and skin raw chicken and its construction seems to pay off just fine for that. The edge holds good, and I use it just as often to cut the meat as to chop, hell, I often use it in lieu of a chef's knife. Hope that helps!
1799329
I haven't tried to grind chicken, but it works very well for grinding nuts. I love this blender.
583013
The food processor is perfect for mincing and chopping. We have not tested the product to be used for pureeing food.
1590625
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.
1827795
Yes, it can grind chicken breast if cut in cubes. I have tried that once few days ago.
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.
552791
I purchased this grinder to do the same thing. I've had no trouble at all with chickens, bones and all. The manufacturer says it will handle turkey and rabbit bones and all. It is very heavy-duty and powerful. Though I haven't tried anything but chicken yet, I have no doubt it will work. I put the meat/bones through twice. Once with the large-hole die and once with the small-hole. You have to clean the bone pieces out to keep the meat moving through efficiently, but you'd have that with any grinder. I love this grinder and would buy it again.
1482249
I would say yes, it can do that. It has about a 2 inch blade and head and the mixer has a high and low speed options. If the meat has been tenderized in the soup, it should what you need. We have run the mixer for minutes at a time with no overheating. Again, it is bigger than appears in the picture and is somewhat heavy. No comparison in power with the regular stick blender you would buy at a store. Hope this helps. Doug
1039662
Oh yes, it (tuna) can be processed with the chopper. I've done ice as well as other soft items.
526879
I used the bread maker to mix mine, so I can't see why you could do the same with a food processor. :)
31777
Not that kind of food processor. Perfect for pureeing foods and removing skin and seeds at the same time, for such foods as applesauce, tomato sauce, pumpkin puree etc.
462162
I wouldn't attempt to to anything that is not the consistency of cooked potatoes. I suggest a meat grinder for meat and poultry.
1784279
I have only used it once...grinding wild turkey meat. It worked well and was reasonably easy to clean. For your intended use, I would go up to 1.5 or 2 Hp.