Stainless Steel Manual Meat Grinder: A Home Guide

With a hand-cranked grinder, you choose the meat and turn the handle yourself. That control can be useful when you want to prepare a particular combination of cuts or grind only what you need for a meal. It also lets you work without plugging in an appliance.

Manual grinding takes physical effort, so it’s a sensible option to consider for occasional use and smaller batches. Allow yourself time to prepare the meat, secure the grinder, and clean the parts afterward.

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1. Clean and assemble. Follow the instructions and make sure food-contact parts are clean.
2. Prepare chilled meat. Keep it cold, trim it as needed, and cut it into pieces suitable for the opening.
3. Secure the grinder. Check the mounting and place a bowl to catch the meat.
4. Feed gradually. Turn the handle and add meat a little at a time, using only the recommended feeding method. Never force meat into the opening with your fingers.
5. Handle safely. Refrigerate the ground meat promptly or cook it, and keep raw meat and juices away from ready-to-eat food.

Wash your hands, utensils, and work surfaces after handling raw meat. Use a food thermometer to check the appropriate internal temperature.

A manual grinder can suit occasional meals and smaller batches if you are comfortable turning the handle yourself. It needs no electricity, but it does require physical effort.

An electric grinder uses a motor and may be more convenient for frequent grinding or larger batches. Consider your routine, workspace, and preferred level of effort.

Disassemble and clean the grinder according to its instructions after contact with raw meat. Wash food-contact parts thoroughly and dry them before storage. Do not assume the parts are dishwasher-safe unless the instructions say they are.

Clean the surrounding work area too, including the surface beneath the grinder and any place raw juices may have reached. Our reusable kitchen cleaning cloths are an optional aid for wiping surrounding surfaces. Use separate cleaning practices for raw-meat areas, and wash or replace cloths used there before using them elsewhere.

After the grinder has contacted raw meat, disassemble and clean it according to the product instructions. Wash food-contact parts thoroughly, then dry them before storage. Don’t assume the parts are dishwasher-safe unless the instructions say they are.

Once the parts and work area are clean and dry, store the grinder where its components will stay together and be easy to find for your next batch.