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Default Is there a way to slice meat thinly as luncheon meat at home?

On Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 9:25:04 AM UTC-5, pltrgyst wrote:
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> On 4/23/15 2:21 AM, wrote:
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> > It's a CocinaPro and can't remember if I got it Wal Mart, Bed, Bath, & Beyond or
> > where. The housing is all plastic but it does a GREAT job on meats. Blade removes,
> > of course, for full cleaning and I can adjust for thickness just like the expensive ones do.

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> As far as use, do you chill meats before slicing them?
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Yes. Chilled meats slice so much easier whether I use this device or a sharp knife.
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> Just out of curiosity, how often do you use it? How often do you think
> you need to use it to make it worthwhile owning, cleaning, and storing it?
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> -- Larry
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Two or three times a year. I know that's not a lot of use but I didn't pay a lot of money for it. But it is nice to have it as it slices quicker than I can with a knife. Consistent slicing every time.