Meat Grinders At Menards (2025)

FAQs

What meat grinder will grind bones? ›

Power and Capacity

Majority of food processors and blenders do not have the power or capacity to grind bones. LEM #12, #22, and #32 Big Bite Grinders will handle whatever you throw in it including fibrous game like deer, poultry bones like chicken thighs, and even a whole chicken leg.

The first step in the cleaning process is running two or three slices of bread through the meat grinder. It may sound odd, but the slices of bread will soak up any grease and oil left by the meat you just minced. Think of it as a first-line-of-defense sponge.

Some meat grinders are easier to use and clean than others, so paying attention to the reviews, the size and removability of the parts, and whether the components are dishwasher safe will save you countless hours that could better be spent grinding rather than cleaning and unjamming.

1/4" & 5/16" Coarse grind - Great for Hamburger, Summer Sausage, Salami, Pepperoni and Bratwurst; 3/8" Coarse grind - Ideal for first grind, Chorizo and Chili meat; 1/2" Very Coarse - Ideal for first grind, Stew meat, Chili meat, and Vegetables; 3/4" Very Coarse - Ideal for first grind or for chunking meat.

Stand mixers generally have strong motors that are effective at pushing bones through the grinder attachment. Grinder attachments come in plastic and metal varieties. Metal attachments are usually more durable and better for bones.

The grease used for the gears inside of the motor housing is extremely thick and does not liquefy. The black substance that you are seeing is actually burnt blood from the meat that you are processing. During the grinding process the grinding head heats up due to the friction of moving parts of metal.

While the experts agree that the best way to grind meat is with an actual meat grinder, a food processor can definitely get the job done. The only thing they say you'll want to keep in mind is that the motor can heat up the meat if you let it run too long.

Silicone Spray and/or Sanitary Lubricant help to protect and lubricate the parts. Don't forget the nooks and crannies. Use our Cleaning Brush Set to thoroughly clean the inside of the head and plates of the grinder. Remember that grinder knives dull just like any other knife.

What is the difference between a #8 and #12 meat grinder? ›

#5 or #8 Grinders: These are smaller grinders, suitable for home use. They are ideal for grinding smaller quantities of meat. The number corresponds to the diameter of the grinding plate in millimeters. #12 or #22 Grinders: These are medium-sized grinders.

Most hamburger meat is 1/8"

In most parts of the US, hamburger meat is ground using an 1/8" hole grinder plate. Here are some other common sizes and uses: 1/8" - Hamburger meat. 5/32" - Hamburger meat in Texas.

The most commonly used sizes are the 4” and 4 ½”. These grinders typically have the capacity for wheel diameters of up to 7”, with particularly small versions having the capacity for 3” discs.

A meat grinder isn't an essential piece of equipment, but if you are looking to make the best meatballs, meatloaf, chorizo, or smash burgers, it's a worthy and affordable investment.

Well, you can — and should — ask your butcher to grind it for you.

A bone crusher is a device regularly used for crushing animal bones.

Angle grinders can cut through stone, concrete, metal and other hard materials, so they have no trouble cutting through human flesh and bones.