Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/11/21 07:26 AM
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a mesh glove for your non-knife working hand, and knit cotton gloves
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/11/21 09:30 AM
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Leftlane
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If I ever put together the ultimate home processing shop I would be looking for one of those commercial grade double sinks with continous stainless steel counters on either side and both a front and back lip (backsplash, frontsplash, countertop, and sinks are all in one). Then I'd hang several of those big hoses with springs from the wall, one in the middle over the sinks and one at each end (these things are often about 18 ft in length).
I cannot imagine a better set up. Skin out any big chucks from guttless quartering on one side, rinse off hair in the middle, and toss to the other side where you could debone, trim, or carve to your liking.
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/11/21 01:08 PM
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Law Dog
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Hobart grinder gets the job done they are spendy I got this one from my Hoot buddy. Cummings meat saw I picked up this one for $150 it has a grinder and sausage funnel that goes on it also. Waterproof motor that's really waterproof not the best saw but for a guy that's not into it heavy it gets the job done. I cut a lot of frozen carp up for bait with this one been doing it for several years now I did pick up a 4 pack of replacement bands years back still have 1 new one when needed.
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/11/21 08:29 PM
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danny clifton
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Your ancestors butchered with just a sharp rock. All you need is a piece of rope and a knife and you can get it done without the rope. The rest just makes it easier. Put me on the side of those that recommend getting a good grinder not a cheapy. Wrapped a whole lotta meat with just butcher paper in my life. It works. Vacuum bags work lots better. Meat stays fresh a lot longer. Band saw is nice for beef and pork. I like the flavor leaving some bone in will add. Deer/elk I bone out. You can use a hand saw instead of a band saw. More work, takes longer, but the meat is still delicious. you want it almost froze. Easier to cut that way into uniform steak and roasts.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/12/21 11:32 AM
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I am a fan of a decent sized grinder. I honestly don't remember what HP mine is, but it walks through a venison quickly. As for the vacuum sealers.....my All Purpose Boy has one and loves it. I borrowed his once and am not impressed. It is more of a time saver for certain, but I can hand squeeze and seal quart sized zip-locs for 1/10th the price. They work well too. If you get any freezer burn on your meat it is because you rushed the squeeze part and left air in the bag. I will, someday, have a good cuber, but have about everything else I need in the way of butchering tools. I bone everthing, so a saw isn't needed.
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/12/21 11:09 PM
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I like my LEM #22, I was gonna get a #32, but havent been disappointed. I had ax #8 cabelas and ran alot of meat through it, but this one spits n gits. Some think its to big ,but you can get the grinding done snd cleaned up way faster. Sometimes you dont have all the time in the world to get a job done. So buy the biggest one to start you wont be disappointed!
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/12/21 11:47 PM
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Leftlane
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Law Dog that looks like some good equipment but I'd want to give it a few jobs to be sure of course
“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.” Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/12/21 11:57 PM
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Commercial style vacuum sealer #1, mine is a cabelas model. Upright sausage stuffer. Meat mixer is handy. I don't grind a ton so I just have a small lem grinder. Meat slicer for jerky, bacons etc.
Last edited by sevensixtwo; 06/12/21 11:58 PM.
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Re: Meat processing at home discussion
[Re: InTheDitch]
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06/13/21 09:30 AM
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I have a LEM bit bite #12 grinder and do 25-75# batches at a time. Put the grinder auger and throat in the freezer for a while and it works great. Good set of knives are worth there weight in gold!!! I have processed my own meat for 30 years - 3 deer - 3 pigs last year 300# of sausage made. DONT but a cheap vacuum sealer. I have over 10,000 bags sealed on the one I have with no problems.
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