Tool Help Needed For Making Sausage

lkapigian

WeberWho said:

Another question here, are the plates universal? My grinder requires #22 plates. Will any #22 plate work or are they designed for particular models. I've seen #22 plates for around $10-$15/each. The model I have wants $60/each. The $10-15 ones look the same as the $60 ones. 

The # is the grinder size and  are "mostly" universal 

WeberWho

lkapigian said:

WeberWho said:

Another question here, are the plates universal? My grinder requires #22 plates. Will any #22 plate work or are they designed for particular models. I've seen #22 plates for around $10-$15/each. The model I have wants $60/each. The $10-15 ones look the same as the $60 ones. 

The # is the grinder size and  are "mostly" universal 

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure if that was the case. That helps a ton. Thanks!

hvhunter

Botch said:

hvhunter said:
I have a 5lb hand crank stuffer. I haven’t used it since I bought the Weston. I much prefer the ease of the grinder/stuffer and it’s one less thing to clean up afterwards.  

Do you have an estimation of the "feed rate" between your Weston and the crank stuffer?  From what I've read the auger styles heat up the meat too much, resulting in fat "smearing" and affecting the final sausage texture.  
I know my KA could take nearly a minute to fill just one link, while my cranky moves much, much faster.  

I was able to fill a 12x2.5” casing in twenty seconds this morning.   It took longer to prep the casing, or even clamp it shut,  then to stuff it. 

First time I used my new foot pedal. It was a game changer while doing the stuffing.