Twist and twist: which manual meat grinder to choose

Manual meat grinder: which is better, which one to choose - the question seems strange, because a huge selection of electrical units allows housewives to reduce their time in the kitchen. In a matter of minutes, the electric assistant will crank the meat, which would have to be turned on the manual for half an hour. Despite this, there are many fans of mechanical meat grinders to this day. And they have good arguments in favor of manual units.

Reasons to Choose Mechanical Models

1. The low price (many times less than the price of electric) often solves the question: a manual or electric meat grinder will be an assistant in the kitchen.
2. It is believed that minced meat, grinded by hand, is much tastier than scrolling with the help of an electric machine. Of course, there are no comrades for the taste and color, but the opinion is widespread.
3. Independence from electricity. This allows the manual device to work almost always and everywhere, for example, in the country, in the conditions of a power outage.
4. Strength. A mechanical meat grinder simply does not have parts that can quickly fail (we are talking about units made from quality materials). There is no motor that burns, short-lived plastic parts (with the exception of modern imported models). Knives are dull, but they are easy to grind on their own.
5. Compact size. Of course, a large amount of meat is faster and easier to twist in an electric meat grinder. But if there is no such need, then there is no reason to clutter up the kitchen space with additional household appliances. This is especially true for small kitchens.
6. Mechanical manual meat grinders are silent. Of course, you can tolerate a few minutes while the loud grinder is working. But if there are small children or sick people in the house who cannot be disturbed, a silent unit will become a real salvation.
7. Ease of use. This will seem ridiculous to young people, but not every person in age will want to learn a new device with buttons, when manually is so convenient and simple.
8. Nostalgia for Soviet childhood or youth is also a good reason for choosing a manual unit. Among the housewives who grew up in the Soviet era, there is an opinion that a mechanical meat grinder is the best, and only with its help you can bake shortbread cookies “Chrysanthemums”.

Types of Manual Meat Grinders

Even those who choose the mechanical version for the house, before buying should decide on its type.

1. Household models made of stainless steel are rare, most often they are used to make parts for large professional units. Typically, meat grinders are made from cast iron or aluminum alloys.
2. The most durable, but also the heaviest units are cast iron. Despite their strength, they have one drawback: they are afraid of falls and, with a strong sharp blow, they do not bend, but crack.
3. When choosing an aluminum meat grinder, you need to pay attention to what alloy it is made of. The aluminum-silicon unit will serve faithfully for many years, the main thing is to sharpen knives in time. But the aluminum-magnesium alloy is very fragile - products from it risk breaking, without scrolling a single piece.
4. If a cast-iron or aluminum meat grinder is similar to its Soviet predecessors, then modern plastic models do not recall the past at all. They have an up-to-date design, they are very light, because they are made of special high-impact plastic.

For such models, the vacuum mount allows you to fix them not only from the edge, but also in the middle of the table. They handle easily rotates, there is a press - when working, you do not need to push meat with your hands and risk your fingers.

Browse Popular Models

Mechanical meat grinders, as before, are sold, and manufacturers offer different types. The selection criteria for each buyer of this product is different, so it is difficult to compile an objective rating of manual meat grinders. But you can do a little review of several popular models.

1. MCH-S KATUN (production - city of Barnaul).

   The model is made in accordance with GOST.It is cast iron, so its weight is 2.3 kg. It resembles Soviet-made meat grinders, has a minimum of nozzles (only for making minced meat), but at the price it is the most affordable of those presented here.
   

2. MA-S VZHBT OLYMPICA (production - the city of Volgograd).

   Also according to GOST, but made of aluminum, therefore, it weighs less - no more than 1.2 kg. Outwardly resembles old samples, but has an additional complete set: a wide hopper made of food-grade plastic for more convenient loading of meat. A pleasant trifle is a beautifully designed packaging that is positioned as a gift.
   

3. Bradex "Ekman" (made in China).
   The appearance of the model is significantly different from the above. Ergonomic, stylish design, bright colors favorably distinguish this meat grinder. In addition, it is fixed anywhere on the table using a silicone suction cup. The set includes a receiving tray, several nozzles (for dough, sausages, pastes), grills of different sizes.

   But the plastic case is not as durable as cast iron or aluminum, and the price is quite high and comparable to the lower price level for electric models.
   

From the goals that are set before a manual meat grinder, it depends on how to choose the best, and there are plenty to choose from.