LEM 8 Meat Grinder Review – Meat Grinder Reviews [Tested]

Meat grinders have been a rage in today’s world. With the changing times people have moved to doing this on their own and meat grinding. And for having an absolute amazing grinding experience in your kitchen, you need a good meat grinder.

A meat grinder which will be great and affordable for home use. Yet will be good enough to grind your chicken, ham and beef. And even venison a few times a year. So for that we think we would be able to help you. Because we have a great grinder recommendation for you. And that is the LEM #8 Big Bite Electric Meat Grinder. 

LEM #8 Meat Grinder Review

According to us the LEM #8 Big Bite Electric Meat Grinder will be a valuable addition to your kitchen. And there are a lot of reasons why it should be the case. Apart from it being a budget-friendly grinder. Of Course we agree that is slightly expensive but the product is worth it

Firstly, adding it to your kitchen will help you in smooth grinding of your meat because of its powerful motor. Especially when you have pets at your house this proves to be a boon. Why? You may ask. It is because this particular grinder can even grind bones. And you can add bones in your pet’s diet for added nutrients and calcium.

Apart from that, if you catch a game a few times a year, it comes handy there too. It is built with such performance that it can grind at least a few venison a year. So that you can enjoy the rich red meat as delicious burgers.

Also this compact grinder can handle grinding around 7 pounds of meat in a minute. And we think it is more than enough for a home kitchen. And it can also handle big family luncheons and parties once in a while. 

Moreover its looks are high end too. With a steel brushed finish the grinder does not retain fingerprints. And adds the exact amount of classy touch required in your kitchen.

Why we like it:

Power

This electric meat grinder comes with a 0.50 HP powerful motor. Which means it can grind exceptionally well in a home kitchen environment. As we know, a domestic kitchen does not need a lot of ground meat. Even for that this grinder produces 7lbs of ground meat in a minute. And it is more than enough for your requirement.

Additionally this also good for people who are seasonal and infrequent hunters. And once in a while it is great to grind deer from your wild game.

Size 

Also this meat grinder is smaller in size and can be stored easily in your kitchen or storage cabinets. Even though it is a bit heavy. But the sturdy handle helps in the transportation.

The Big Bite Technology

Looking at the name, you must wonder what is the reason behind the mention of the big bite. So this is called a big bite because of it’s auger. As compared to the augers of other grinders, this takes a bigger chunk or a ‘bite’ of the meat. And then it pushes it to the blade for cutting and eventually. So the grinder grinds a larger amount of meat within a short amount of time. 

In-grinder storage

Next is the storage space. As you should know this meat grinder comes with its own storage to store its accessories. According this space/drawer is just below head and can store all the attachments and accessories of the grinder. 

Design

In addition to that this particular brand of grinders come with a high end design. As a result the gears in this are way quieter than in its contemporaries.

Also the head or the hole which lets our meat into the feeding tube has a rifling head. When the grinder is switched on, it facilitates the meat into the tube on its own. And without the help of a stomper. Moreover it also has built in circuit breakers.

Material

Furthermore, this whole meat grinder is made of stainless steel. Even the plates and blades are made of stainless steel. Hence, the whole gadget is resistant to corrosion which also makes it more durable.

Accessories

Lastly, this grinder alongwith the essential ones comes with various other accessories. These include the big bite auger, a blade, 2 grinding plates (coarse and fine), stomper, meat pan and plate extractor. Also this comes with 3 stuffing tubes and a plate. And you can use this to stuff sausage and even game bags.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Powerful motor
Rifling head needs no stomper
Big Bite grinds more meat
Compact and light
Easy to use and clean
Built in circuit[/i2pros][i2cons]Slightly expensive
A bit heavy[/i2cons][/i2pc]

Opinion

In our opinion it really is one of the best grinders for home use. As it is powerful enough to grind a deer a few times a year. But also compact enough to easily fit on your kitchen countertops. Although it might seem a bit expensive but never forget that this shall be a one time investment. As the grinder is pretty durable and can last for a long time. 

Conclusion

In essence, we hope that you are convinced enough to buy this meat grinder. Because we think that this particular grinder will make your life pretty easy. And we also think that this will fit all your parameters for a domestic kitchen. If you still are not sure about buying, check our article on how to buy a meat grinder.

For you to operate a grinder, you will have to follow the steps. Learning it is very easy because the process in itself is simple. You just have to put the meat pieces through the grinder and will have a tray of ground meat ready. So for detailed instructions go to our article on how does a meat grinder work.

And then you will need to dismantle the parts and soak them in soap water. Further clean it thoroughly. So for information on this, check our article on how to clean a meat grinder.

And for generic information on grinders, check the article on the best meat grinders.