On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:23:39 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>"Omelet" > wrote in message
>news
>> In article >,
>> brooklyn1 > wrote:
>>
>>> >
>>> >jmcquown > wrote:
>>> >> I think the guys at the grocery store finally got fed up with my
>>> >> selecting meat and asking them to grind it for me. So I broke down
>>> >> and bought an electric meat grinder. It's mfg by Sky Enterprises USA
>>> >> and is a 2.6HP 2000W grinder (with all the attachments, including
>>> >> those for stuffing sausage casings).
>>> >>
>>> >> I still have to move things around in my storage area off the kitchen
>>> >> to make room for it. I think I can relegate the fondue pot and the
>>> >> Interbake3 pizelle/sandwich/waffle iron to the closet in the spare
>>> >> room. LOL
>>> >> Now I'm wondering what I should start off with. Ground beef using
>>> >> chuck roast and/or brisket? Sausage?
>>>
>>> Making meat loaf is the best learning experience... it's most
>>> forgiving... burgers is the most difficult because it's only one
>>> ingredient.
>>
>> <lol> Nice one Shel'!
>> --
>> Peace! Om
>>
>
>I believe he was completely serious. Meat loaf isn't something I make very
>often. And to grind my own "meat loaf mix" (beef, pork and veal) would
>surely cost more than the effort is worth.

I never blend different meats, I much prefer all beef for meat loaf...
you can prepare meatballs too. The learning curve increases with the
more different ingredients you grind... for meat loaf all the veggies
are ground too, even the crumbs.