On Nov 27, 11:37*am, wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:47:35 -0800 (PST), merryb > wrote:
> >> Merry I asked about meat grinders here not very long ago and some suggested
> >> that the KitchenAid mixer attachment worked well enough unless you're going
> >> into a really serious production. *Not nearly as pricey as a separate
> >> appliance and finding space to house it. *Polly
>
> >I have the attachment, but does not meet my needs...
>
> What are your needs, then?
>
> I have the KA attachment in addition to my Maverick, and it works fine for
> grinding 1-3 lbs of meat.
>
> But it does not take a standard plate, so if you want a coarser grind (I use a
> 1/2" grind for my some of my chilis), you're out of luck, or paying for custom
> work.
>
> -- Larry

I guess something a little heavier duty. I do at least 5 # at a time,
and it stresses my KA too much. Plus, it has to be cut just right and
at the right stage of frozenness? for it to work well. I'm sure that
applies to other grinders, too.