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new kitchen aid meat grinder . .
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NDG
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I just got the meat grinder attachment to be used with my Kitchen Aid blender . . . any fans out there? I was hoping to grind my own turkey burgers using a recipe called "juicy grilled turkey burgers" I found from Cooks Illustrated July/August magazine but this recipe calls for grinding turkey thighs in food processor with mushrooms and liquid (broth/gelatin/oil/etc) so I was wondering if it is ok to put all that through the meat grinder?
I am starting to think this recipe may be a poor choice for my first meat grind, so does anyone have a simple idea for me? Perhaps a beef burger blend (meat cuts and ratio for each) that would make a kick a$$ burger for my first grind?
Thanks!
NDG
Columbus, OH
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is”
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is”
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I just made that recipe a few weeks ago, fantastically juicy burgers! I have the KA meat grinder but I actually used my food processor with partially-frozen turkey chunks per the recipe; didn't even think to use my grinder.I think its a perfectly fine recipe for your first!_____________
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Oh, and we want pics!_____________
"Pro-Life" would be twenty students graduating from Sandy Hook next month
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Good to hear, I cant wait to try it. BUT in this short period of time I now switched over to a new recipe for my first grind. I am going with "Meat Loaf with Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce" from the book Slow Fire. I think this might be best for my first meat grind experience because it simply calls for "2 lbs Ground Chuck" rather than the complex cooks illustrated turkey grind that calls for food processor with oil/gelatin/broth/etc. . . pics to come tmrw, thanks.Columbus, OH
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is” -
We have the KA meat grinder. It's pretty good for the home setup (definitely NOT commercial duty though).
I think the recipe you are thinking of doing will work out fine... don't sweat it.
A good thing to do is cut up the meat into cubes (probably about 1-2" cube will be fine). Then, take those meat cubes & partially freeze them (probably about 1/2 - 1 hr in the freezer b4 you're going to grind them). Then when you're ready to grind the meat, take the "meat cubes" outta the freezer - cold, partially frozen meat grinds better than warmer meat.
Another bit of advice is to tape a paper towel or something over the hopper of the grinder so that it drapes down over the grinding output area. The grinder "spits" blood / juice / etc and if you don't put something between the grinding output area and yourself, you'll end up getting bits of juice spattered on your clothes!! (don't ask how I know this) #-o
HTH,
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Really enjoy mine. I have had mine for 2 years and it is a work horse.
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NDG, I just ground up a chuck roast and boneless short ribs for a hamburger blend on the kitchenaid that was awesome. Cut meat into chunks and freeze until a little crunchy but still soft inside. I used the large hole blade and didn't have any problems.Every day is a bonus day and every meal is a banquet in Winter Springs, Fl !
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Great to hear, I registered for the KA meat grinder as a wedding gift but didnt know if it was a dud or not, excited to try this out tmrw morn . .Columbus, OH
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is” -
what i find is with the kitchenaide is to NOT use the small plate, and dont double grind, the plates are too small, other than that, its great
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I'm curious of how well it works, I have been thinking about getting one as well. I wasn't sure between that or the industrial size Cabelas one.
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LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.
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+1 on several of the comments above. Freeze the meat for about 30 minutes, don't use the small grinding plate & don't double grind. Other than that it works like a charm for small amounts of grinding.Jim
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follow the advice and you won't have any problems. Tuttle works very well and worth the $. I just bought a package of 3 roasts from Sam's that will be ground up tomorrow for burgers.Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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Just curious about the grinder as I am looking at one. Do you all have the plastic one for about $50.00 or the metal one for $150.00? Thanks......LBGE - Swing Grate - Platesetter - Pimaster110 - Pizza Stones - Maverick E732 - Thermapen - Dutch Ovens Abbeville, SC
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I use the plastic one and it works great.
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Lit said:I use the plastic one and it works great.
Awesome - thanks for the advice......LBGE - Swing Grate - Platesetter - Pimaster110 - Pizza Stones - Maverick E732 - Thermapen - Dutch Ovens Abbeville, SC -
Finally did the cooks illustrated turkey burgers tonight with the K.A. meat grinder using turkey thighs. The meat grinder did great with semi frozen chunks of meat, around half inch cubes. The cooks illustrated recipe was not simple, but it was by far the best turkey burger I have ever had. Here are some pics . .Oh yea, I started with some Poppers and Cherry Tomatoes and also showing off my new knives and OHIO cutting board . . .Columbus, OH
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Burgers look good. Could you share the recipe? Thanks!LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list. - Sudbury, Ontario
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- 1(2-pound) bone-in turkey thigh, skinned, boned, trimmed, and cut into 1/2- inch pieces
- 1tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 6ounces white mushrooms, trimmed
- 1tablespoon soy sauce
- Pinch baking soda
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for brushing
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 6large hamburger buns
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Place turkey pieces on large plate in single layer. Freeze meat until very firm and hardened around edges, 35 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over chicken broth in small bowl and let sit until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Pulse mushrooms in food processor until coarsely chopped, about 7 pulses, stopping and redistributing mushrooms around bowl as needed to ensure even grinding. Set mushrooms aside; do not wash food processor.
- 2. Pulse one-third of turkey in food processor until coarsely chopped into 1/8-inch pieces, 18 to 22 pulses, stopping and redistributing turkey around bowl as needed to ensure even grinding. Transfer meat to large bowl and repeat two more times with remaining turkey.
- 3. Return 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) ground turkey to bowl of food processor along with softened gelatin, soy sauce, and baking soda. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. With processor running, slowly drizzle in oil, about 10 seconds; leave paste in food processor. Return mushrooms to food processor with paste and pulse to combine, 3 to 5 pulses, stopping and redistributing mixture as needed to ensure even mixing. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl with ground turkey and use hands to evenly combine.
- 4. With lightly greased hands, divide meat mixture into 6 balls. Flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patties about 4 inches in diameter; press shallow indentation into center of each burger to ensure even cooking. (Shaped patties can be frozen for up to 1 month. Frozen patties can be cooked straight from freezer.)
Columbus, OH
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is” -
Wow, you're right, that is a complex set of instructions. Did you process the turkey in the food processor, or just grind it with the KA grinder and mix it all together after?LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list. - Sudbury, Ontario
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NDG said:Finally did the cooks illustrated turkey burgers tonight with the K.A. meat grinder using turkey thighs. The meat grinder did great with semi frozen chunks of meat, around half inch cubes. The cooks illustrated recipe was not simple, but it was by far the best turkey burger I have ever had._____________
"Pro-Life" would be twenty students graduating from Sandy Hook next month
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I found a new ka mixer, the ultra power model for $200...list on ka's site for $300. Good deal?Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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@greeno55 . . I ground all turkey, chilled in fridge in a frozen metal bowel, then pulled cup or so of meat in food proc. with soy/shrooms/broth/gelatin etc to make paste. then mixed paste with remaining meat for burgers. Turned out great but to compare i am going to try again and just grind and add some of this "burger starter" paste from william sonoma . . . curious how it changes texture, i will report back . .Columbus, OH
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is” -
@NDG, Where did you get that cutting board? MY sister is also an alum of THE Ohio State University and still lives in Columbus. This would make an awesome Christmas present, if store-bought. I don't know if I can learn those wood-working skills in time, otherwise....O...H....
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Eggcelsior said:@NDG, Where did you get that cutting board? MY sister is also an alum of THE Ohio State University and still lives in Columbus. This would make an awesome Christmas present, if store-bought. I don't know if I can learn those wood-working skills in time, otherwise....O...H....
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Nice looking burgers, I like turkey burgers.Will try this recipe, thanks for sharing.As Nola says, stencil on your state and make a shaped board. Works for most states/provinces except Hawaii is better suited to a coaster set and Michigan is tough as it is in two parts....Quinn is lucky because one of the most functional is Colorado, nice square shape.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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nolaegghead said:Eggcelsior said:@NDG, Where did you get that cutting board? MY sister is also an alum of THE Ohio State University and still lives in Columbus. This would make an awesome Christmas present, if store-bought. I don't know if I can learn those wood-working skills in time, otherwise....O...H....Since you mentioned stenciling out loser states.... Louisiana does start with "L"L-) <--- How apropos!!!
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Louisiana would be last in a bunch of categories except for Mississippi.
Living in New Orleans is like living in a third world country - part of the charm.
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Living in New Orleans is like living in a third world country - part of the charm.__________________________________________Dripping Springs, Texas.Just west of Austintatious -
Skiddymarker said:Nice looking burgers, I like turkey burgers.Will try this recipe, thanks for sharing.As Nola says, stencil on your state and make a shaped board. Works for most states/provinces except Hawaii is better suited to a coaster set and Michigan is tough as it is in two parts....Quinn is lucky because one of the most functional is Colorado, nice square shape.
ha...yep, i have a bunch of Colorado shaped cutting boards....it seems to be the only state I can find that Boos makes. :P -
@eggcelsior . . I got the cutting board as a gift, but it came from Etsy (think ebay for handmade gifts, etc). Looks like the person who made it is not taking orders until next year though, sorry!Columbus, OH
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