Meat Mills give the cook an excellent ways to prepare a wellness meal. A quality Meat Grinder is easy to use and easy to clean. They are sanitary for ongoing use and re-use. This is an important part of anyone's small kitchen appliances. A Meat Grinder is an excellent way to control fat content. They make meats easier to digest and take only a few minutes to grind a pound or two of meats. This is if you use a manual grinder. Most manual Meat Grinders are made from caste iron and/ or tinned iron. Some are made from Stainless Steel. Both are quite sanitary to use. People tell me that sometimes cleaning is a chore. The information I obtained led to the determination that this is from lower-cost and lower-quality models. Usually, the lower-quality models are manual grinders that were never tinned.
When an iron product is not tinned, it releases carbon on the meat that is black. This carbon comes from the acids in meat. The acid combines with the metal causing it to turn dark. This is sometimes referred to as 'turning black.' Most products sold today do not have this risk. However, I have read user comments and customer reviews on various Retail Web Sites where I first became aware of this. Another example of a good reason to shop at a quality site where price and lower prices are stressed
Prior to approaching the actual grinding of the meat, I recommend using the FDA recommendations on cleaning meats, fruits, vegetables, and all produce. This includes washing your hands at least twenty (20) seconds with soap and water, rinsing the meat or produce for several minutes. And, before proceeding further it is vital to wash your hand again with soap and water to reduce and eliminate the transfer of bacteria from the meat and/or produce back to your hands before you continue food preparation. You should also change the cutting board and any dish or dishes used in preparing meats along with all other foods.
After this, you are ready to continue with your healthier food preparation! Some people use a Meat Slicer rather than a knife to cut larger sections of meat especially for Deer and other wild game. Whether you use a knife or a slicer, you obtain the same results. A little more work with a knife, but the same results none-the-less. Remember to wash hands before and after when using different tools and appliances for food preparation! Have the Meat in small chunks cut by 2x2 or 1x2 inch sections make the grinder work less. This preserves the motor of an Electronic Meat Grinder as well as your hands and arms for a Manual Meat Grinder.
Experiment with the course, medium and fine grates available on many grinders sold today. You will find that they can provide even more options for creative food preparation and the cooking that follows. I know people have specific meals in mind before beginning this process and other that like the freedom of ongoing and continuous creativity when cooking after the completion of food preparation. I recommend using a Meat Grinder made from Caste Iron that is 'Tinned.' Aluminum is also a good choice and lighter weight. This can be both a good thing and bothersome depending on your personal preferences. I think the best and healthiest metal to use is Stainless Steel. Cleaning is easier in most cases and Stainless Steel is durable too. Bacteria do not like metals. While it can live on them, they do not find metal food preparation products as being as 'inviting places to live.'
Avoid what you can to avoid reducing opportunities for healthier food preparation. Bacteria, not taking the time to properly prepare meats and other foods before beginning to cook are the common sense part of this article. Don't let time or lack of time cause problems in the kitchen. Take pride in your health. Take pride in what you eat. Make sure you prioritize this to avoid regrets for you and your family. Save money and time by investing in a good meat grinder. Make time to first plan a little, prepare a little more, and enjoy a healthy meal a lot!
