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How Does A Manual Or Electric Meat Grinder Work?

Home meat grinders come in two types – manual meat grinders and electric meat grinders – and in a variety of sizes and models. The quantity of meat that will typically be grinded is usually a large determinant of what type of grinder most people choose. Price obviously also plays a part in choosing a meat grinder.

Whether using an electric meat grinder or a hand cranked manual meat grinder, a meat grinder works and operates on the same simple principles: forcing meat through sharpened blades. Initially, meat is introduced into a meat grinder through a hopper or funnel positioned at the top of the meat grinder and then goes into a horizontal screw conveyor. The hand crank or electric motor turns over the conveyor forces the meat through a series of sharp blades and then pushes it out various sized plates or screens. The fineness of the meat grind can be changed by switching plates. A meat grinder can extrude very fine to coarse meat.

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