On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:33:37 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
> wrote:

> At a deli, they use a special meat slicer, but, is there something
> affordable we can use at home to slice luncheon meat thinly?
> https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8816/1...bf58106a_c.jpg
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> I have my sister and her kids staying with me for a few months (don't
> ask), and we pack them a lunch every school day, so I picked up big hunks
> of Costco ham, turkey, and cheese, figuring I'd slice it up for the kids
> to make sandwiches.
> https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7700/1...64c263f4_c.jpg
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> But I can't manually knife the stuff as thinly as they do with the
> professional rotating blade meat slicers at the supermarket.
>
> Is there a shop tool that's common that we can use to slice this meat up
> thinly? Or do I have to buy an expensive meat slicer (which is probably
> too expensive to be worthwhile)?
>
> Anyone slice their own luncheon meat thinly at home?
> What tool do you use?

You need either a very sharp knife and enough skill to make your
slices even or invest in a meat slicer. Personally, since your family
won't be staying with you very long - a slicer cost won't be cost
effective unless you can pick one up somewhere for almost free. I
wouldn't slice turkey with a slicer anyway, but that's my preference.

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