The 10 Best Manual Meat Grinders
Editor's Notes
November 16, 2018:
First off, be careful when navigating this category to avoid super-cheaply-made, no-name imported products — which appear to be everywhere. Chop Rite makes close to what we'd consider "professional" grade (considering, though, that pro chefs and caterers would likely need a higher-volume, electric model), and they're actually the continuation of Enterprise meat grinders, which were produced for over 100 years before being re-branded. Porkert is another name that some people recognize — they've been around for a while. For simply a family's occasional use, though, the Gideon is wildly popular, as is the Bellemain. The Wonder Mincer is a little different, as it needs already-cubed meat, and uses 6 blades to deliver a "grind of a thousand cuts" sort of texture, which, incidentally, makes for finely minced veggies. Just don't get overzealous and try to use it for steak tartare — that dish calls for a sharp chef's knife.