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I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? |
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On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote: >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > Yes they do. I read about some good ones that were recommended by Michel Ricard...who wrote a book last year called Happy in The Kitchen. I will try to look up the brand her recommends. He says they finally have one that works well as the professional ones. Christine |
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On Mar 17, 9:11 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? Rival brand came to mine immediately, then Waring. A google shows "Chef's Choice" seems to be in the hunt. Me? I use a big stainless Chinese "cleaver" slicer. Probably not as high production. |
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cybercat wrote:
> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > > I had one of the lowend slicers for awhile, and it was good for certain things. I eventually replaced it with a hobart commercial model, but that's just me. Many people make good use of the small home models. Here's a review I posted of the lowend unit. <http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825?hl=en> |
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cybercat <cybercat >> wrote:
> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? Somebody trustworthy gave a pretty good review of the Waring Pro home model. I've seen it in the stores for about $100. I really want one of the commercial slicers. The kind that run on autopilot like the ones they use at Arby's (or Isaly's if anybody remembers those for chipped ham). -sw |
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cybercat wrote: > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc. |
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cyberSLICE wrote: > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > Try an electric knife... > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy... :-) -- Best Greg |
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"Toronto" > wrote in message ... > On Mar 17, 9:11 pm, "cybercat" > wrote: >> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was >> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type >> slicer. >> >> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > Rival brand came to mine immediately, then Waring. A google shows > "Chef's Choice" seems to be in the hunt. > > Me? I use a big stainless Chinese "cleaver" slicer. Probably not as > high production. Many good suggestions from everyone. I want something less than an "industrial" deli slicer, but more than a cleaver. I will go take a look around. Soon I I need to get a few things--a meat grinder, set of teflon pots and pans, and a slicer--so I had better start looking. I appreciate the input. |
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"RegForte" > wrote :> > Here's a review I posted of the lowend unit. > > <http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825?hl=en> A really excellent, helpful review. Thanks!~ |
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"Pete C." > wrote in message ... > > cybercat wrote: >> >> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was >> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type >> slicer. >> >> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often > because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same > cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and > get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent > thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc. I won't mind cleaning, the point is, to have healthier stuff around for the family to eat, that is not loaded with salt and fat and weird chemicals. The meats I have been making are plenty good, but would be better if I could get the slices thinner. |
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"Gregory Morrow" > wrote > My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy... > Greggie, honey. As a normal heterosexual woman, I am not interested in the peepee of a *** man. Just as you, as a "normal" *cough* homosexual man, might not be expected to have an interest in my hoohoo, however fabulous it may be. Now be a good boy and take out the trash. |
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"Pete C." wrote:
> cybercat wrote: > > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often > because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same > cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and > get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent > thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc. Unless you actually have some commercial-like need for a slicing machine it makes no sense for typical home use. It's not good food handling practice to slice more meat than can be used within a day, two at the most, sliced meats deteriorate rapidly. All slicing machines are difficult to clean, all slicing machines are notoriously dangerous (the toys r us ones much more so), and none of the small "home-style" slicing machine works well (they're toys, extremely lethal toys). For the quantity of meat most folks need to slice at home a sharp kitchen knife is more than adequate. If one occasionally cooks a large holiday roast that they are intimidated by, most every shop where one buys such a cut will when requested gladly slice it on their commercial slicing machine and at no charge... next you go to purchase that 15 pound or larger hunk of beef speak to the meat department manager first to see about having it sliced, nine times out of ten they will honor your request gladly. There are many tricks one can employ to make meat slicing easier. First the proper knife, no other but a carbon steel blade can be sharp enough for effortless precision meat slicing. If you're uncomfortable with making large slices from a large roast no law prohibits slicing it in half longitudinally with the grain before proceding, then you only need to slice through half the distance and when resting on the flat you just created it will not easily move about on the board. With very large roasts there would ideally be two carving stations, so the roast is sliced in half across the grain, one half for each station. I usually remove much of the exterior fat before slicing, makes the task easier and less messy, and most folks don't eat that fat anyway (professional meat carvers slice away exterior fat as they go, and they slice partials alternately from the face of the meat, they don't make full slices). Always slice only what you need for the moment, you can slice more during a meal... always wrap the remainder tightly and refrigerate as soon as possible, unsliced. Cold meat is far easier to slice anyway. I don't recommend a meat slicer for the home kitchen. Of course there will always be the few pinheads who need to impress their guests, who won't be impressed until they see you slice off your thumb. |
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RegForte wrote:
> cybercat wrote: > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > I had one of the lowend slicers for awhile, and it was good for > certain things. I eventually replaced it with a hobart commercial > model, but that's just me. Many people make good use of the small > home models. > > Here's a review I posted of the low end unit. > > <http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825...> I suggest that folks read the Customer Reviews at the Amazon.com site you referenced. |
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Janet Baraclough wrote:
> > The message > > from Christine Dabney > contains these words: > > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" > > > wrote: > > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type > > >slicer. > > > > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA. > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean. > > Janet I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that works well, dang it! Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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cybercat wrote: > "Gregory Morrow" > wrote > > My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy... > > > > Greggie, honey. As a normal heterosexual woman, I am not interested > in the peepee of a *** man. Just as you, as a "normal" *cough* > homosexual man, might not be expected to have an interest in > my hoohoo, however fabulous it may be. > > Now be a good boy and take out the trash. "Cybercat's spring love song wafted along the bonnie breeze and hit me like a section of the Berlin Wall..." ;-p -- Best Greg |
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"Janet Baraclough" > wrote in message > > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA. > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean. > > Janet That electric knife won't do thin slices like prosciutto though, or shaved pastrami.or a lot of other things that only a good deli slicer can do. |
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Sky wrote: > > Janet Baraclough wrote: > > > > The message > > > from Christine Dabney > contains these words: > > > > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" > > > > wrote: > > > > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type > > > >slicer. > > > > > > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > > > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA. > > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might > > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean. > > > > Janet > > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that > works well, dang it! Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold up to commercial use. |
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"Pete C." > wrote in message et... > > Sky wrote: >> >> Janet Baraclough wrote: >> > >> > The message > >> > from Christine Dabney > contains these words: >> > >> > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" > >> > > wrote: >> > >> > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I >> > > >was >> > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type >> > > >slicer. >> > > > >> > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? >> > >> > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA. >> > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might >> > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean. >> > >> > Janet >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, >> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it >> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that >> works well, dang it! > > Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places > around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold > up to commercial use. I was given two for wedding presents and hate both. |
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"Sky" > wrote in message ... > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that > works well, dang it! > > Sky Cuisinart. This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996 BOB |
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cybercat wrote: > "Pete C." > wrote in message > et... > > > > Sky wrote: > >> > >> Janet Baraclough wrote: > >> > > >> > The message > > >> > from Christine Dabney > contains these words: > >> > > >> > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" > > >> > > wrote: > >> > > >> > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I > >> > > >was > >> > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type > >> > > >slicer. > >> > > > > >> > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > >> > > >> > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA. > >> > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might > >> > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean. > >> > > >> > Janet > >> > >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > >> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it > >> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that > >> works well, dang it! > > > > Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places > > around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold > > up to commercial use. > > I was given two for wedding presents and hate both. They've technologically improved since 1965, dear...they have programmable microchips now instead of those smelly 'ole vacuum tubes... ;-) -- Best Greg |
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"cybercat" > wrote in message
... >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type >slicer. > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > I have the Waring Pro Professional Quality Food Slicer and no complaints after 2 years of use. Joe Cilinceon |
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On Mar 17, 8:42*pm, "Gregory Morrow" > wrote:
> cyberSLICE wrote: > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type > slicer. > > Try an electric knife... > > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", *thunderpussy... > > :-) > Then don't use a slicer. Get yourself a cleaver or an axe. Don't forget to sterlise aftere very use. |
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"cybersilicone" wrote:
> > > >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > > > I was given two for wedding presents. What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos. |
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On Mar 18, 10:10*am, Sheldon > wrote:
> "Pete C." wrote: > > cybercat wrote: > > > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was > > > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer. > > > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one? > > > The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often > > because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same > > cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and > > get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent > > thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc. > > Unless you actually have some commercial-like need for a slicing > machine it makes no sense for typical home use. *It's not good food > handling practice to slice more meat than can be used within a day, > two at the most, sliced meats deteriorate rapidly. *All slicing > machines are difficult to clean, all slicing machines are notoriously > dangerous (the toys r us ones much more so), and none of the small > "home-style" slicing machine works well (they're toys, extremely > lethal toys). *For the quantity of meat most folks need to slice at > home a sharp kitchen knife is more than adequate. *If one occasionally > cooks a large holiday roast that they are intimidated by, most every > shop where one buys such a cut will when requested gladly slice it on > their commercial slicing machine and at no charge... next you go to > purchase that 15 pound or larger hunk of beef speak to the meat > department manager first to see about having it sliced, nine times out > of ten they will honor your request gladly. > > There are many tricks one can employ to make meat slicing easier. > First the proper knife, no other but a carbon steel blade can be sharp > enough for effortless precision meat slicing. *If you're uncomfortable > with making large slices from a large roast no law prohibits slicing > it in half *longitudinally with the grain before proceding, then you > only need to slice through half the distance and when resting on the > flat you just created it will not easily move about on the board. > With very large roasts there would ideally be two carving stations, so > the roast is sliced in half across the grain, one half for each > station. *I usually remove much of the exterior fat before slicing, > makes the task easier and less messy, and most folks don't eat that > fat anyway (professional meat carvers slice away exterior fat as they > go, and they slice partials alternately from the face of the meat, > they don't make full slices). *Always slice only what you need for the > moment, you can slice more during a meal... always wrap the remainder > tightly and refrigerate as soon as possible, unsliced. *Cold meat is > far easier to slice anyway. > > I don't recommend a meat slicer for the home kitchen. *Of course there > will always be the few pinheads who need to impress their guests, who > won't be impressed until they see you slice off your thumb. > A question. Many people, including myself, like very thin, almost transparent cuts of some meats, e.g., for carpaccio or for pita rolls. Chip making requires same too. What technique do you use to make such thin, even slices using your knife? Thanks in advance! Ostap |
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"Sheldon" > wrote in message ... > "cybersilicone" wrote: >> > >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, >> >> >> I was given two for wedding presents. > > What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they > included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos. heh is that what you gave your bride to be? I have a feeling she would be needing them. |
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On Mar 19, 10:58�am, "Ophelia" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message > > ... > > > "cybersilicone" wrote: > > >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > > >> I was given two for wedding presents. > > > What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they > > included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos. > > heh is that what you gave your bride to be? �I have a feeling she would be > needing them. I don't have any bride to be, but if I did she'd be getting a hefty stand of smokin' hickory, and some mighty big nuts... wanna find out if you can handle my nuts... make a fist and see if you can stuff it into your mouth. heheh Check out my wood: http://www.willisorchards.com/produc...k+Hickory+Tree |
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BOB wrote:
> > "Sky" > wrote in message > ... > > > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it > > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that > > works well, dang it! > > > > Sky > > Cuisinart. > > This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends > that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these > friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a > little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little. > > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996 > > BOB Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy, too I like the Cuisinart brand, so I bet it's a good knife that works well. After I've tried it out, I'll report back. Thanks again. Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Sky wrote: > > BOB wrote: > > > > "Sky" > wrote in message > > ... > > > > > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > > > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it > > > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that > > > works well, dang it! > > > > > > Sky > > > > Cuisinart. > > > > This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends > > that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these > > friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a > > little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little. > > > > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996 > > > > BOB > > Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local > BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but > that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy, > too You mean the 20% off coupons with the huge block of fine print exclusions indicating the coupon is not valid for 95% of the stuff in the store? |
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"Sheldon" > wrote in message ... On Mar 19, 10:58?am, "Ophelia" > wrote: > "Sheldon" > wrote in message > > ... > > > "cybersilicone" wrote: > > >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job, > > >> I was given two for wedding presents. > > > What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they > > included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos. > > heh is that what you gave your bride to be? ?I have a feeling she would be > needing them. I don't have any bride to be, but if I did she'd be getting a hefty stand of smokin' hickory, and some mighty big nuts... wanna find out if you can handle my nuts... make a fist and see if you can stuff it into your mouth. heheh Oh I am quite sure you don't have a bride to be now. Since you have an adorable grandaughter I assumed that once, long ago, before you showed your true colours, you had a wife (poor woman) It is well known now that no woman would dirty her hands on you. |
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Pete C. wrote:
> > Sky wrote: > > > > BOB wrote: > > > > > > This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends > > > that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these > > > friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a > > > little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little. > > > > > > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996 > > > > > > BOB > > > > Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local > > BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but > > that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy, > > too > > You mean the 20% off coupons with the huge block of fine print > exclusions indicating the coupon is not valid for 95% of the stuff in > the store? Thankfully, Cuisinart is not listed as one of the exclusions for the 20%-off coupons. Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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