Meat Grinders
How to Choose the Best Meat Grinder?
If you love culinary experiments and strive to always spoil your family with the best dishes, you will likely agree that the secret to delicious cutlets, kebabs, or Khinkali lies in freshly ground meat. Store-bought ground meat is often of questionable quality and contains excess fat or leftovers, which spoils the taste of the dish.
That is precisely why a meat grinder has become an essential appliance in many households. It allows you to control the quality and thickness of the meat yourself. But how do we find a meat grinder that will serve you for years without any interruptions?
Kontakt.ge features many trusted brands, such as Panasonic, Tefal, Franko, Kenwood, Hoffmann, and others. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know before buying a meat grinder so that you can make the right and valuable decision.
Why is a Meat Grinder Better Than a Blender?
To this day, many people think that a powerful blender is better than a meat grinder. Let’s analyze this: a blender cuts and shreds the meat, resulting in a puree or "mush" consistency, which damages the meat fibers. A meat grinder works completely differently: the meat is first fed into the front chamber via a screw, then a sharp knife cuts it, and it passes through special discs. Thanks to this process, the meat retains its natural texture, juice, and taste, which means your cutlets or kebabs will always be juicy!
How to Choose a Meat Grinder: 3 Important Details
To ensure your meat grinder is powerful, durable, and does not get stuck, pay attention to these three main characteristics:
1. Power
An electric meat grinder with at least 1200-1500 Watts is necessary for normal operation. If you plan to use tough meat frequently, for example, beef, it is better to choose an 1800-2000 Watt model. Such power is especially important when processing large quantities of meat.
2. Material and Construction
Meat grinder bodies can be of two types: plastic or metal. Models with plastic bodies are lighter and cheaper, but they may break over time. Metal-bodied meat grinders are heavier, but much more durable and stable during operation. As for the perforated discs (screens) and blades, they must be made of stainless steel. This is one of the most important details, which directly affects the durability of the machine and how well the meat is ground.
3. Number and Size of Discs (Screens)
Professional meat grinders usually come with at least three discs: fine, medium, and coarse.
- The fine disc is used for baby food or to obtain a very delicate texture.
- The medium disc is best for burger meat and other everyday dishes.
- The coarse disc is ideal for Khinkali filling and kebabs.
The best choice is to purchase a meat grinder that comes with all three discs; this is much more practical, and you will no longer have to buy additional discs separately.
How to Properly Care for and Clean a Meat Grinder?
Meat grinder parts are mostly made of metal, and if you do not care for them properly, they will rust easily. After using the machine, before washing it with water, it is advisable to run a slice of bread through it. This will "push out" the remaining fat and small meat particles. Wash all parts by hand with warm water and a grease-dissolving agent (dish soap). Remember: in most cases, metal parts cannot be placed in a dishwasher! After washing, drying is the most important step. Wipe the parts thoroughly with a dry cloth and leave them in an open space to dry completely, because if you store the parts while they are damp, they will rust easily.
If the machine gets stuck, do not "force" it! Use the "Reverse" function. It will rotate the screw in the opposite direction, straighten it out, and reduce the risk of damaging the motor.
Meat Grinder on Installment – How to Buy with Favorable Terms
If you do not wish to pay the amount all at once, an installment plan is an excellent solution. The internal installment plan on Kontakt.ge is completely interest-free and is available for a term of up to 18 months. Any citizen of Georgia from the age of 18 can benefit from the installment plan, and the process is very simple; you need neither bank data nor complex formalities.
Why Should You Buy a Meat Grinder on Kontakt.ge?
Kontakt.ge offers an official warranty on all models, which means that in case of a problem, you will receive assistance quickly.
Our qualified specialists will help you select the right model according to your needs. If you do not know what power you need or which brand to choose, simply give us a call or visit our branches, and you will receive a detailed consultation.
As for the delivery service, if the value of your purchased item exceeds 100 GEL, we will deliver it completely free of charge in Tbilisi and Batumi within 2-3 working days. Delivery to other regions of Georgia takes 4-7 working days.
In addition to meat grinders, you will find a wide selection of large domestic appliances and other kitchen appliances on Kontakt.ge.
Buy a quality meat grinder on Kontakt.ge and make kitchen processes much faster and more comfortable!