immersion blender recommendation

Legume · September 2016

Our stick blender is 25 years old and running out of gas. We need to replace, any recommendations for what to get or what to avoid?

Botch · September 2016

I have a plain ol' Sunbeam and it works fine.

What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender. While there's usually an outlet near most stoves, I don't like that cord bouncing around lit burners, cordless would be ideal.
Last time I looked there was only one on the market, and they wanted damn near $300 for it. The mechanicals in a stick blender have to be simpler than a $40 cordless grass clipper, so why not a blender?
Hmmm, I smell a Kickstarter campaign...

johnmitchell · September 2016

We have the Cuisinart "Smart Stick".. We have only had it for about 6 months, but so far very happy, Stainless steel body.

Carolina Q · September 2016

WOW! I just looked at a few and have sticker shock! I've had mine for a good 10-12 years (Hamilton Beach), but I found it at a yard sale for $1. No idea how old it really is. From the look of it, it probably wasn't even remotely expensive, but it still works well. I had no idea they were as costly as some of them are!

@Botch, I did see a couple of cordless ones on amazon. Not cheap, but cordless. Here's one,,,
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-300-Variable-Rechargeable-Stainless/dp/B00X3N9L8S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1472916976&sr=8-6&keywords=cordless+stick+blender

XC242 · September 2016

http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/12/equipment-the-best-hand-blender-review.html

Carolina Q · September 2016

I saw that serious eats article, but I'm not a fan of their equipment reviews. On that one, if you read the comments, one reader said, "Man, I really miss the days when you would tell us what other brands/models were tested, and why you didn't like them. I understand the business reasons not to, but from a reader point of view, it's really frustrating." Kenji replied, "...unfortunately not something that's gonna happen on an ad-supported site. I'd love to have it both ways but that's just reality."

Unbiased reviews?

theyolksonyou · September 2016

johnmitchell said:

We have the Cuisinart "Smart Stick".. We have only had it for about 6 months, but so far very happy, Stainless steel body.

Ditto. Since Christmas.

Botch · September 2016

Carolina Q said:

@Botch, I did see a couple of cordless ones on amazon. Not cheap, but cordless. Here's one,,,
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-300-Variable-Rechargeable-Stainless/dp/B00X3N9L8S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1472916976&sr=8-6&keywords=cordless+stick+blender

Thanks, @Carolina Q; that's a bit more reasonably priced, although the stick alone for $75 would be even better (I already have an electric knife, blender, and food processor

).

Botch · September 2016

Carolina Q said:

I saw that serious eats article, but I'm not a fan of their equipment reviews. On that one, if you read the comments, one reader said, "Man, I really miss the days when you would tell us what other brands/models were tested, and why you didn't like them. I understand the business reasons not to, but from a reader point of view, it's really frustrating." Kenji replied, "...unfortunately not something that's gonna happen on an ad-supported site. I'd love to have it both ways but that's just reality."

Unbiased reviews?

Ironically I just got my renewal to Cook's Illustrated this morning, not cheap at $28.95! However, I will pay it as they ARE not ad-supported, and I trust their reviews (and they're not afraid to knock something when warranted). I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and a wookworking magazine that doesn't sell ads for the same reason. The Internet is good for unbiased views also (although, caveat, it's also good for biased views too

).

CI/America's Test Kitchen does have a bias against the BGE, no doubt. Once I retire I think I'm gonna load up my Large, drive out to the Boston area, set it up, and make them some food:
- Day 1, grilled steaks (maybe reverse sear!)
- Day 2, bake a loaf of bread
- Day 3, a thin Margherita pizza cooked in 90 seconds at 900F,
- Night 3/Day 4, a packer brisket!
If that don't change their yankee minds, well, then there's no hope.

Ozzie_Isaac · September 2016

I have a Kitchen Aid stick blender. I do NOT recommend it. Had an el cheapo sunbeam that died, but the sunbeam worked much better.

Fyi, I only use it for making mayonnaise and pesto.

GregW · September 2016

I have a Waring Pro stick blender.
It's a piece of junk. A bearing is seized up in the blade end. I have to free it up every time I need to use it.
Honestly, when I feel the need to use a immersion blender, I just use my Vitamix commercial blender. It does a far better job of blending. I do have to clean another item, but it really is self cleaning. I just add water and soap and turn it on.....it self washes.

nolaegghead · September 2016

We only use ours for soups. Usually use the blender or food processor....but I realize after reading that review they're good for lots of stuff and probably easier to clean than blender/processor.

Theophan · September 2016

Botch said:

... What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender.

Here's a cheaper one: $96 on Amazon.

But I think I found the one you saw at $300, and it looks WAY cool -- like a James Bond attache case with all kinds of weaponry:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/3n/6vtnxmkf272w.jpg

Don't know whether it works or not, but it looks like they're offering a lot more than the basics for that price.

bgebrent · September 2016

I like my Cuisinart. Reliable, dishwasher safe... It's a soup making machine.

Skiddymarker · September 2016

bgebrent said:

I like my Cuisinart. Reliable, dishwasher safe... It's a soup making machine.

have the cheaply Cuisinart, it was about $40CDN - works very well and has two speeds, well three if you count off!
ideal for all sauces, salad dressings and gravies.

Botch · September 2016

Theophan said:

Botch said:

... What I'm waiting for is a damn cordless stick blender.

Here's a cheaper one: $96 on Amazon.

But I think I found the one you saw at $300, and it looks WAY cool -- like a James Bond attache case with all kinds of weaponry:

Don't know whether it works or not, but it looks like they're offering a lot more than the basics for that price.

Okay, I must never click on your link to the $96 model again tonight, or probably the rest of this holiday weekend!

That attache blender setup was not the $300 model I remember, but dayam if it had a "Snap-On" sticker on it, I'da probably bought it by now.

PASmoke · September 2016

We just bought a Kitchen Aid 5 speed and it's been great. $99.00 on Amazon.

Botch · September 2016

Botch said: Okay, I must never click on your link to the $96 model again tonight, or probably the rest of this holiday weekend!

Gah, I don't have to. Every single forum I click on now has that &#^%! blender shoved in my face, Give Us Your Monneeeeyyyy!!!

Legume · September 2016

Haha @Botch

I hate that shopping history and those targeted adds

lots of good suggestions from everyone, thanks

westernbbq · September 2016

Bamix that ive had for20 yrs and it works perfectly

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