KitchenAid FGA Stand Mixer Attachment, Food Grinder

3 Responses to “KitchenAid FGA Stand Mixer Attachment, Food Grinder”

1. Comment by Postscriptor

   Very convenient and functional. But it is not cutting meats really well due to the knife’s cheap design and execution.
   
   It is acceptable for a single chicken breast or so, but keep your real meat grinder handy for real meat grinding.
   Rating: 3 / 5

2. Comment by P. J. hugill

   I used this two days after I received it. I made Venison summer sausage with it. I ground up all the meat, twice and mixed it with seasonings, then stuffed some skins with the mix. slow cooked them for 4hours.
   
   The grinder worked great. Never bogged down in spite of being brand new.
   
   good product.
   Rating: 4 / 5

3. Comment by S. Janes

   I like to make my own sausage, so this, plus the sausage stuffing attachment, was a great addition to the kitchen.

   Some things to make the grinding go easier:
   
   1) Chill the meat cubes in the freezer for 30 minutes or so. If the meat is completely defrosted, it can gum-up the inside a bit (easily resolved). Having the meat cubes a little “stiffer” lets it grind easier.
   
   2) Don’t power your mixer up to “10″. This is a slower process. I use the max speed or “stir” or maybe as high as a 1 or 2. This keeps the grind even and you won’t overheat your mixer.

   Cleaning can be a bit of a pain. I unfold a paper clip and use the wire to dig out some of the meat, rinse and then let the dishwasher do the rest.
   Rating: 4 / 5