After I grind meat in my electric grinder, do I take the blades off to use the stuffer?

3 Responses to “After I grind meat in my electric grinder, do I take the blades off to use the stuffer?”

1. Comment by SKITZ

   the stuffer mechanism is meant to be used at the same time as you are grinding . get out the instruction manual and go through it . it should have very good directions that explain it well.

2. Comment by Scaramoche

   The use of the blades and grinding plate in conjunction with the stuffing tube is at best a matter of preference. As a matter of function it will preform second or third grinding and mixing of spices, seasoning, and flavors. The augur handles most of this mixing while the blade and plates will crushing whole spices such as fennel seeds and peppercorns. As I said personal preference and matter of texture of desired finished product. My machine comes with a stuffing plate that has large oblong holes to allow sausage to flow through with out grinding again this also helps to keep stuffing tube tight after putting on the locking ring.

3. Comment by Sandee

   I always grind my meats about 3 times, first to grind it up, second to add the spices and “knead” them through, and again the third time to evenly mix the meats and spices. I then remove the blades but leave the plate with the holes on: afix my casing and then push the meats through to it.