The meat grinder is one of the most popular and irreplaceable household appliances, especially in Russia, whose population adores cutlets, meatballs and various derivatives of dumplings. Today we will tell you how to choose the best electric meat grinder for your home and which model to buy in 2019.
How to choose an electric meat grinder?
Price range
As a rule, the more expensive the product, the larger the volume it is designed for. An inexpensive household meat grinder costs about 3-5 thousand rubles and involves processing meat up to 3-4 servings per session.
The product is more expensive, up to 12 thousand rubles, is already capable of preparing a larger number of servings, and is also equipped with all sorts of additional gadgets, including nozzles for vegetables. Such a meat grinder will not only be able to quickly crank the minced meat, but also grate carrots into a salad, and cut potatoes for baking and squeeze oranges into a glass of juice in the morning.
Meat grinders above 15-20 thousand rubles are intended for semi-industrial use or ideological meat eaters. They are usually completely metal and can process an astronomical amount of minced meat. But do you need it?
Power
The more watts on the package, the more powerful the meat grinder, the larger volumes it can process in a shorter period of time, the more complex meat it can “take”. For example, if the power of the meat grinder is up to 800 W, then before use, all tendons and cartilage will have to be manually removed from the meat. And if the power is from 1400 W, then such a meat grinder can easily cope with 2-3 kg of meat per minute, and you will not even notice the cartilage.
Please note that manufacturers tend to put the maximum possible power in the data sheets; the rated power is much lower. For example, the maximum one costs 1700 W, but in fact the working mode of the meat grinder is at least 600 W.
Dimensions
Another important criterion is the size of the meat grinder itself. If you have a small kitchen, you should think in advance where exactly and how your new assistant will be located, and where you will store accessories for it.
The more metal the better
It's no secret that plastic is inferior in durability to stainless steel. Therefore, the more metal parts you have in your grinder, the better.
However, for home use it is quite enough that the main, working part of the meat grinder (especially the meat screw) is completely made of metal, but the outer casing may well be plastic. And, of course, the attachments should only be metal.
Optional accessories
In addition to knives for meat and grates, many modern meat grinders have attachments for cooking sausages, a kebbe attachment for fans of oriental cuisine, and even a kit for making pasta with your own hands. Apart from a set of graters and grinders for vegetables.
Rating of electric meat grinders for home 2019
We bring to your attention a list of the 10 most popular models of electric meat grinders, compiled on the basis of user reviews and ratings on the Yandex.Market website.
10. Axion M 41.02
Average price: 5 100 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 1700 W
- processes 2 kg / min
- grater attachment, sausage attachment, shredder attachment, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
- citrus press and screw juicer
The top 10 best meat grinders of 2019 are opened by a product of a domestic company - "Axion" from Izhevsk. Like many Soviet enterprises, it began with the production of Maxim machine guns, and during the years of perestroika it was redesigned for household appliances.
The M 41.02 looks stylish, the metal parts are reliable and full-bodied, the design is thought out, it is easy to handle, assemble and disassemble. The set, in addition to knives and grates, also includes attachments for vegetables and even a citrus press.
pros: The grinder is quite powerful and can easily process large amounts of meat in one sitting.
Minuses: before use, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse the parts, since they were smeared with machine oil at the factory.
9. Scarlett SC-MG45S56
Average price: 2 600 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 1800 W
- processes 2 kg / min
- sausage attachment, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
Justifying the name of the company (scarlett = scarlet), the meat grinder is packed in an elegant red case. And most of the buyers like the spectacular appearance of the product first of all.
The machine itself is small and will easily fit even in the smallest kitchen. Although the power is declared up to 1800 W, the real power is much lower. In practice, it is difficult for her to cope with a whole piece of meat, she has to pre-cut it.
pros: there is a reverse, if suddenly the meat is tightly wound on the auger.
Minuses: Spartan equipment - there is a pair of knives, a single perforated disc and a kebbe attachment (which, anyway, few people use in Russia).
8. Gemlux GL-MG500SS
Average price: 9,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 500 W
- processes 2.7 kg / min
- sausage attachment, minced meat disc
- metal case
The Gemlux product from the Chinese craftsmen boasts an all-metal body and is practically silent. "The insides" are also all-metal.
According to user reviews, despite the low declared power, it chops everything, even the toughest and sinewy meat. The minced meat comes out excellent.
pros: metal body, overall workmanship.
Minuses: heavy, hemlux service centers in our country, read that there is no, you will have to order parts in case of breakdown from China itself.
7. Moulinex ME 1068
Average price: 3 400 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 1400 W
- processes 1.7 kg / min
- sausage attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
This is one of the most popular meat grinders for the home, not least because of its striking appearance and small size. It is ideal for small kitchens and small amounts of meat without cartilage or veins.
pros: size, stylish design.
Minuses: noise, poor performance. Not dishwasher safe.
6.Panasonic MK-ZJ3500
Average price: 24,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 3500 W
- processes 3.2 kg / min
- minced meat disc
- made of plastic and metal
- storage compartment for attachments
And here is the most expensive model of the ranking of the best electric grinders for the home in 2019. For Panasonic MK-ZJ3500 you will have to pay 3-4 times more than for other positions. However, those who bought this meat grinder are sure that they made the right choice for at least 4 reasons:
- Firstly, it looks beautiful and is well assembled. Nothing backlash, nothing falls off, nothing rattles or rides.
- Secondly, Panasonic engineers have worked hard on it - the design is simple, ergonomic, easy to maintain. The meat grinder can be brought into working position in just half a minute.
- Thirdly, despite the power (declared as much as 3500 W), the machine has a low noise level.
- Fourthly, the quality of the meat scrolling is excellent - the minced meat comes out uniform in consistency, beautiful, and the meat is completely ground, and nothing remains in the screw.
pros: fast, high quality, reliable, low noise.
Minuses: maybe the price.
5. Unit UGR 462
Average price: 2 200 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 400 W
- processes 1.5 kg / min
- shredder attachment
- plastic case
This is a small grinder designed for 1-2 people in moderation. Before use, the meat will have to be cut into small pieces so that the machine can handle it.
But it is very small and, which is a rarity for budget meat grinders of this type, it has a shredder attachment - you can cut vegetables for garnish with meat.
pros: sizes, attachment for vegetables, price.
Minuses: low power, so even 1 kg of meat will have to be pressed for at least 2-3 minutes.
4. Zigmund & Shtain ZMG-006/007
Average price: 3 600 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 500 W
- processes 1.9 kg / min
- sausage attachment, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
Our people love small and inexpensive meat grinders. Here is the model from Zigmund & Shtain (despite the solid name in the Gothic font, in fact it is a Russian company that sells Chinese goods).
It is small, with a rated power of 500 W, as standard (a pair of minced meat discs, a kebbe and sausage attachment). This model will not cope with large portions of meat; you will have to cut and serve carefully so that the machine does not overwork. But for one or two people who do not need to process large amounts of meat, it will do just fine.
pros: simple, reliable, there is a reverse.
Minuses: low power and noise.
3. Polaris PMG 3043L ProGear Inside
Average price: 8 200 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 500 W
- processes 3 kg / min
- sausage attachment, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
- storage compartment for attachments
Not a bad meat grinder for a reasonable price. It grinds well and quickly, it can produce minced meat of different consistency due to the perforated discs included in the package with holes of different diameters.
There are also sausage and kebbe attachments that really work - even the kebbe turns out to be dense and does not fall apart.
pros: sharp blades grind the meat only in this way, the minced meat comes out of high quality.
Minuses: The parts must not be washed in the dishwasher, as the cleaning agent will react with the aluminum parts and form an ugly coating on them.
2. Kitfort KT-2102
Average price: 9,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 1800 W
- processes 2.3 kg / min
- sausage attachment, cookie cutter, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- metal case
- storage compartment for attachments
Over the past few years, Kitfort products have gained popularity among users throughout Russia. The model of the meat grinder KT-2102 was no exception.
First of all, users are attracted by the power in it - the declared maximum is 1800 W, which, you see, is not bad for a household meat grinder.
Secondly, it has an all-metal body, not to mention internal parts, including purely iron gears.
Thirdly, a variety of accessories, including such an exclusive as a cookie cutter.
pros: power and ability to handle the most difficult meat and fish with bones. A wide variety of attachments.
Minuses: like many other meat grinders made in China according to the Chinese model, the KT-2102 has a technological drawback - a lock lever that holds the body and the outlet pipe together. During work, he can get out of position and the meat grinder will split into two parts right in the process, which, you see, is very unpleasant. Therefore, watch the lever carefully and correct it if necessary.
1. Redmond RMG-1223
Average price: 3,500 rubles.
Characteristics:
- power 300 W
- processes 1 kg / min
- sausage attachment, kebbe attachment, minced meat disc
- plastic case
In the first place in the rating of household meat grinders according to customer reviews, there was a product from Redmond - an electric meat grinder RMG-1223. However, contrary to expectations, this is not a large semi-industrial monster, but a modest household model for infrequent use, with a small declared power, compact size and low price.
And although it is small, small portions of meat just grind into the air. At the same time, unlike budget counterparts, it does not ride on the table, thanks to rubberized legs that firmly hold the car in place.
She is able to cope with "difficult" meat thanks to the reverse function - resourceful housewives process such tough meat.
pros: easy to disassemble, easy to wash, easy to put back together.
Minuses: short cord, noise.
Mulinex is rubbish. 2 times the gears flew on the fat