It’s not always possible to cook delicious home-made food if you don’t have a meat grinder on hand. This device is necessary for every good housewife. A high-quality electric meat grinder is able to grind meat, crackers, chop nuts, and with the help of special nozzles you can shove sausages, make curly cookies, chop vegetables and squeeze juice. To help novice housewives we offer a rating of the best meat grinders, which greatly facilitates the choice.
Electric meat grinder properties
Choosing a meat grinder is not so difficult, just evaluate its main characteristics.
You can study the full list of device properties on the manufacturer’s website. If the brand has an official page in Russian with a list of service centers and a detailed
description of the goods, you can safely trust the manufacturer. It remains to choose the functions you need. This will help the rating of meat grinders, which evaluate at least 10 parameters:
- Rated power.
- Performance.
- The number of speed modes.
- Completeness.
- Material of the cutting part.
- The shape of the knives.
- The weight of the device.
- Sustainability.
- Additional functions (cord automatic winding, nozzle container).
- The height of the appliance (affects the choice of dishes).
Rated power of the meat grinder
The more powerful the device, the greater the power consumption.
In the description of a good meat grinder, this parameter should look like this: 350-1500 watts. The first digit is the rated power, the second is the maximum. The standard operation of the device is provided by the first parameter, which ranges from 150 to 1150 watts. Rated power is what you should pay attention to first. A device with a low initial value will work more slowly, even if the maximum power is high. The optimal figure is 800-850 watts. Do not rush to buy a device that tops the meat grinder rating, its cost will be higher. It is possible that you do not need such a powerful device.
Maximum power
It determines the convenience of using the meat grinder and its purpose. Starting at maximum power is carried out only in emergency cases, for example, when stuck cores or solid pieces. Working with a meat grinder in this mode is constantly categorically not recommended, as this can lead to burnout of the electric motor. A large final power will allow not to remove small veins and not cut the meat into small pieces. Thus we save time. In principle, maximum power is not so important. Since not everyone will cook homemade food from sinewy meat.
A less powerful device is suitable for baby food. Indeed, in the preparation only delicate varieties of poultry, rabbit and tenderloin are used.
Unfortunately, power will not determine the reliability of a meat grinder. Regarding this parameter, only one thing can be said: it is worth buying a meat grinder with an indicator of at least 500 watts. Most devices with a certain power range can operate at several speeds, grinding products of different hardness. Having a regulator will save electricity and your time. A mechanical speed switch in the kitchen is often preferable to electronic or touch due to its reliability.
Performance
This parameter is directly dependent on power. The minimum productivity is 0.5 kg / min, the optimal value is from 0.8 to 1 kg / min. Thousand-watt meat grinder is able to scroll up to 1.3 kg of minced meat per minute. Several factors affect the performance, so it can be quite high for less powerful devices. It should be borne in mind that such a device can give such an indicator when using non-rigid meat.
Nozzles for meat grinders
In addition to the standard nozzle, in which you can change the discs by setting different diameter holes, the meat grinder can be equipped with:
- Nozzle grater.
- Shredder.
- Nozzle for mashed potatoes and tomato paste (in the presence of a press turns into a full-fledged juicer).
- For sausages.
- For kebbe (special sausages - hollow inside).
- For slicing cookies.
There may be other nozzles, each of which is represented by several variations.
It is most useful to have a juicer and several shredders of different sizes on hand, as well as a fine grater.
To prepare the minced meat, one nozzle and a pair of discs with a standard and larger hole size are sufficient. Stuffing tins can also be included. With their help, you will form neat identical patties that will fry evenly, completely.
Material
The body material affects the weight of the product, so a plastic meat grinder is not only cheaper, but also more convenient.
The loading tray should last as long as possible, therefore it is better if it is made of durable plastic or metal. Plastic is painted with vegetable juice if you use a juicer or a shredder. Recently, the loading tray has increasingly been made of stainless steel. But the most important thing is the material for knives and discs. High-quality mincemeat can be made using rubberized knives to prevent slipping. Self-sharpening blades save you the need to replace them.
Additional functions
The meat grinder for many housewives works in the kitchen almost daily, so it is very important to protect it from breakage. The operating time of the device ranges from 5 to 30 minutes. Overheating can occur not only because of this, but also when the bone gets under the knife, with a power surge. The overload protection function is provided by an automatic circuit breaker or a special heat element. Another useful feature is reverse, which makes it easy to remove stuck pieces. For sufficiently powerful models, there is no need for it, since they are capable of grinding even hard meat. In any case, the presence of reverse will improve the operation and safety of your device.
A nozzle tray is useful if you are constantly using a meat grinder and it takes up space on the table. In the case of short-term use nozzles are usually stored in a box, and the tray only increases the size of the device. At the same time, a meat grinder with a special cord reeling function will be more convenient. You won’t have to pack it, you will save time and place. When choosing a meat grinder, consider the height of the dishes under the stuffing. This distance for different models can be in the range of 5-15 centimeters.
The best electric meat grinder. Rating by main parameters
Most often, when choosing a device, we pay attention to its technical parameters. The price at the same time increases depending on the number of additional functions.
The leader in the Moulinex HV9 ME740 power grinder rating. Its 1000 watts easily cope with any task. The maximum power of the device is 2300 watts. Includes 3 discs for minced meat and 4 additional nozzles. The device is equipped with a metal feed tray and a reverse system. The cost of a meat grinder is in the range of 11500-15500 rubles.
The price of more than 6,000 rubles on the Kenwood MG-516 seems slightly overpriced. A kebbe attachment is not so necessary. The device has a plastic case, made of plastic and a tray for feeding. The meat grinder is low, and not every capacity comes up to it. Despite this, the device was included in the rating of the best meat grinders due to its nice design and compactness.
Cheap meat grinders
Cheaper meat grinders, for example, Zelmer 986.83 Expressive have less power (650-1500 W). The model is equipped with additional disks for minced meat, nozzles, graters and a juice press. Due to the acceptable cost (5000 rubles), this model has taken a worthy place in our list of “Electric meat grinder: rating-2014”.
One of the cheapest meat grinders is the Panasonic MK-MG1300W, the price of which is about 3,500 rubles, suitable only for making minced meat from fairly soft meat. Its power of 250 watts is unlikely to cope with ham or drumsticks. The device is equipped with disks for stuffing. No additional nozzles. Despite the modest parameters, the model perfectly scrolls the meat and is very convenient to use. It is ideal for beginner housewives. It is a pity that this model is not quite worthy of such a decent meat grinder rating. The hostess reviews about her are mostly positive.
Another inexpensive model boasts solid configuration. This is a Philips HR2728. The cost of the device is around 4000 rubles. The appliance is available to any customer, and with it delicious home-made delicacies. The device can rightfully lead the rating of meat grinders. It is equipped with both minced meat disks and nozzles. With it, you can easily cook stuffed kebbe sausages, cookies, chop vegetables and even crush ice. All this with a very good power of 650 watts.
Many believe that the reliability rating of a meat grinder is determined by their price. This is not entirely true. The inconvenience of using the device can lead to a violation of safety regulations and damage to the device, regardless of price. An example of this is a short cord. Even an expensive meat grinder, falling from the table, loses its warranty.
In case of failure, it must be disposed of or expensive repairs. And here the rating of manufacturers of meat grinders is no longer important. New ideas are constantly emerging in the market. Trademarks appear. But in the pursuit of new products, important points can be overlooked.
The best meat grinder: the opinion of the housewives
In the creation of home appliances, users themselves often take part. Therefore, Rostest conducted a study based on feedback from the hostesses themselves. We present you a meat grinder rating for quality and convenience.
In addition to technical characteristics, users are interested in:
- Noise level (powerful devices louder).
- The rest of the meat in the tray after work - this parameter indicates the profitability of the device.
- Vibration.
- The speed of filling the cake in the production of juice.
- Ease of assembly-disassembly.
- Convenience of loading products.
- Easy to clean.
Based on these parameters, Rostest compiled its own list. It included not very expensive models with a rather modest configuration. When choosing a device, this list is no less useful than the rating of manufacturers of meat grinders. According to experts, it is the above characteristics that determine the satisfaction with the purchase and the frequency of use of the device at home. A noisy and bulky meat grinder often gathers dust for years on the mezzanine, and semi-finished products dominate the family menu.
Electric meat grinder: 2014 rating from Rostest
- The Kenwood 1500W meat grinder, according to the Rostest study, earned only one plus, and then for the length of the cord. The model is noisy and unstable.
- The Philips 1300W appliance pleased the housewives with its noiselessness, lightness and economy.
- The Tefal Le Hachoir 1500 - 16 MR was not inferior in performance to the leaders.
- The Moulinex HVS Combi 1400W meat grinder is a real combine. It is equipped not only with nozzles for shredding, but also with a tray for storing them. This device can be safely included not only in the rating of meat grinders, electric shredders and combines, but also in the list of the most useful devices for the kitchen.
- The meat grinder Braun Power Plus G1300, declared as the most powerful device, did not differ in performance according to "Rostest". This once again proved that using a meat grinder rating by quality of work is much more effective than choosing a device according to technical parameters. Big names also don't always justify themselves.
Even if you have studied the rating of meat grinders, electric juicers or other household appliances, carefully inspect the goods before buying and consult with the seller. Speaking about ease of use, you need to consider every little thing. Perhaps you will find new advantages or, conversely, identify shortcomings in the process.