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This is a high quality product and very heavy duty. So glad I chose this stainless steel grinder and not a lesser type. This will work perfectly for making grind blends and sausage. The type of quality that lasts for years and gets passed down.
Posted by Paul Berglund on 30th Dec 2022
So great! Fits perfectly, grinds like a beast.
You can tell by its heft right away it’s a superior product.
I highly recommend purchasing from Smokehouse Chef. Purchase went great. ( hey , sell a case for it! To nice to toss in a box! )
Posted by Bob on 18th Aug 2022
Got the Stainless-Steel Grinder in a few weeks back from a friend recommendation. The Smokehouse grinder is wonderfull. I easily made fresh ground beef out of chuck within minutes. Setup is simple and straight forward.
Coming from Australia where you can get fresh ground everything. This is a life saver.
The clean-up you ask.....even easier than grinding meat.!!
Posted by Xavier M on 23rd May 2022
If you want the most awesome grinder attachment on the market, just get this one. It eats meat like a beast. I have used it on two Kitchenaid stand mixers and it fits like a glove. Don’t waste your money on the cheap Chinese junk on Amazon. Buy American.
I only wish Smokehouse Chef would make a storage/carry case for this grinder attachment. Who wants to store a nice work of art like this in a box? I’m currently using a padded nylon pistol case to store it in, but a case made specifically for this grinder attachment would be nice and I’m sure many would buy it.
Posted by L. Kendrick on 4th Apr 2022
High quality, well made and performed perfectly. A one and done purchase.
Posted by BSC on 17th Feb 2022
Awesome quality!!! A little smaller than expected. But works GREAT!!!
Posted by Nick custodi on 22nd Jan 2021
This grinder is just what I was looking for. All the grinders you find on amazon or similar sites are either made from aluminum or have plastic parts. Plastic won’t last and who wants to eat off aluminum. It’s linked to Alzheimer’s risk!! Plus you can’t put aluminum in the dish washer and sanitize it. Finally found this unit and it’s great. One of those items that will out live me. Ran some venison through it the day after it arrived and it performed exactly as expected and advertised. Highly recommend.
Posted by Jason Fuller on 28th Dec 2020
I bought this to replace the Kitchenaid grinder attachment. First,m it arrived very quickly. The stainless steel and the newer sharper blade really make a difference. The stainless steel grinder has a nice fine thread for the locking wheel and it does not stick after it has been used. I like the fact that the #5 grinder plates are universal and available in many sizes. It was easy to clean although I recommend a stiff brush to clean the grinder plates. All in all I am happy with my purchase and my first two sausages.
Posted by Loren J Parker on 15th Dec 2020
I have to admit that I was used to a manual grinder but figured that it was time to upgrade after buying a kitchenaid stand mixer. This grinder is a little smaller than my older #10 manual crank but with the mixer driving it, that doesn't really matter. It's all stainless and built like a tank, for its size, unlike the OEM ones listed by KA which are plastic or 'metal'. My wife and I use it primarily for doing custom grinds for Dumplings (my mother-in-law really likes it) and for making chinese dried sausage. For those you use cubed meat and fat (1/2"x1/2" approx.) and this grinder had no problems pushing it down the tube. I couldn't say the same for the purpose built sausage stuffer we had before with a 12" crank handle and a reduction gear on it. All and all a fantastic bit of kit that I am really looking forward to using for many years.
Posted by Brendon on 14th Dec 2020
Update: I purchased one of the early units from a number of years back and this has turned out to be one of my best purchases ever. Still works every bit as good as the day I bought it and still just as shiney, the quality is outstanding. Strong and durable will last a number of lifetimes. As far as I am concerned this attachment is the only way to go, I have the heavy duty kitchenAid and it has more than enough power, stays cool as well. I can't thank you guys enough for producing this, especially when all one used to be able to get was the low quality plastic unit from KitchenAid.
Posted by Allan Peters on 1st Dec 2020
When I looked on Amazon for a grinder I was shocked at all of the plastic options and only 1 steel (the evode), there were a lot of mixed reviews and many claiming it wasn't real steel. Not sure why the smokehouse chef didn't show up in my initial search on Amazon but after a bit of time on Google I found my way to it and I'm glad I took my time to dig.
My first impression was the incredible weight I felt when holding the housing, one of those times where you instantly know you've got a quality item. I gave it a bath and put it in the freezer then made my first ever home-ground smashed steak burger from a t-bone that was on sale and I ground it through twice on the medium disc....omfg it was everything I hoped it would be and more. I'll be making meatballs soon and some chili then I'm going to learn how to make sausages with this beast.
I'm now a part of the burger elite with the smokehouse chef, this trumps any burger I've ever had.
Posted by Robert Laidley on 1st Sep 2020
Shipping was fast, got the items in good condition. I had used it couple times, it fits my Kitchen Aid professional 6 qt. All parts easy to clean, of course love the stainless steel!
Posted by Good Year on 7th Aug 2020
Hi All,
I'm an NJ DIY kind of guy who has been using a manual grinder for the longest time just as my grandparents did. Fast forward I'm engaged to a chef now who suggested my sausage making took "too long" by doing everything by hand. I was a bit skeptic to try a grinder attachment, but colored me impressed she was so right about getting a kitchen aid attachment. I was used to work with iron cast, plastic and tin cheap grinders thinking that was the only thing available online, so I wanted now something durable and reliable that would last a lifetime so my quest began. To my surprise, I found out that Kitchen aid makes plastic and aluminum grinder attachments only, materials which I know for a fact have let me down in the past. I owned many grinders which would eventually rust, degrade or leave "shaving" residues of either plastic or metal respectively ruining a batch of fresh meat... until I stumbled with this website recommended by an article from a chef I have read online. I bought it about a week ago and I waited to test this fully before writing a review and I have to say that I'm incredibly pleased. It's a superior piece of craftsmanship with no glaring weaknesses in comparison in everything I have tried in my 38 years. This grinder attachment is 100% full stainless steel and all parts fit like a glove. I had almost no spills or waste compared to other tools I used for the same job. Stainless steel things like this will never rust, shave or degrade like iron cast, tin, plastic and aluminum pieces of other brands and it's dishwasher safe. So far my fiance and I made about 25 lbs of sausages and this is by far the best tool for a non industrial job. I will wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody who owns a kitchen aid and loves to make sausages or grind their own fresh meat for burgers and people who are tired of manually grinding for 4 hours and are disappointed by other grinders that will eventually break or rust. This were the best 140 bucks I've ever spent on a kitchen equipment. Thumbs up for Smokehouse Chef.
Posted by Christian on 22nd Jul 2020
have not used the sausage stuffing attachment yet but as a meat grinder it worked great attached to my bowl lift kitchenaid mixer. Castings are heavy and the grinding dies are machined nicely- you really get a heavy duty piece of equipment for the money here.
Posted by Kris on 2nd Jul 2020
Ordering was easy and fast! Recurved it quicker than expected! I throughly cleaned and dryer it and put It all in large zip-lock bag and back in the original box. I have not yet used it with my Kitchen Aid Professional. On my first run will make my own ground chuck burgers and some chuck, venison and bacon burgers! Wish me luck!
Posted by Martin on 7th Jun 2020
Thank you for answering the phone from the USA. Shipped from the USA. Fast ship, wonderful product and thus far great quality.
Works perfect!
Posted by The Beck on 7th Jun 2020
Used my Kitchenaid grinder attachment yesterday afternoon. I have it attached a Hobart N50 as my Kitchenaid is for lighter duty. I was concerned that the dimple on the housing that lines up with the screw pin on the mixer wouldn't hold the housing as they didn't line up, but it stayed put. The hole on the right side of the mixer is bigger than the Kitchenaid apparently, which lets it get a little crooked, but no issues with performance. As far as grinding what a better experience than my plastic Kitchenaid, it was easy and the additional plates is a huge plus as I can now grind fine to coarse and allows for a greater range of foods.
If you're on the fence don't be the product is great, the customer service is really good and they provide good guidance.
Posted by Warren on 18th May 2020
Works like a dream and every piece can go in the dishwasher. Brilliant!
Posted by Erin on 7th May 2020
I lost the blade to my Weston stand alone meat grinder and a replacement blade was not available so I studied some and decided on the Smokehouse Chef Grinder for my Kitchen-aid mixer. It’s heavy, precision made, polished stainless steel. All the tolerances are exact and it attaches to the mixer perfectly. Unlike my old aluminum grinder, this grinder doesn’t have a bunch of plastic washers and spacers. This one is machined so tight no plastic sleeves are needed. Also, my old grinder only had one speed and it was too slow. With the Smokehouse Chef grinder, I just turn the mixer up to 4 and the speed is just right. It runs smooth and quiet and it pulls the meat in without me having to push it down hardly ever. It works perfectly and as you can tell, I am extremely happy with the quality of this grinder. Buy this grinder, you won’t be sorry.
Posted by Charles Gaines on 2nd May 2020
this grinder is very well built , seriously heavy duty compared to the plastic one I previously used. works great grinding meat and even regrinding after the spices are added. The only downfall is it doesn't push very well to stuff the casings ( my other ones didn't either. The stuffing tube that came with it are great and fit my stuffing machine. so over all I am very happy, Just was hoping , but not expecting, that it would stuff also
Posted by Scott on 9th Apr 2020
This meat grinder surpassed my expectations, by far. It’s very heavy, beautifully polished stainless steel and works flawlessly.
Thank you, Smokehouse Chef!
Posted by NH on 6th Jan 2020
We don't have much experience grinding our own meat until now! The attachment work like a dream with our KitchenAid Stand Mixer. We had fresh burgers the longest bit was freezing the cubed up meat beforehand, but thank you for that tip! Cleaning was easier than expected and really appreciate the heft and quality of the product. Would definitely recommend to others, can't wait to try to make sausage next!
Posted by viriginia-marie Roure on 15th Oct 2019
Exceeding my expectations. Solid machine!
Posted by Charles Caldarola on 29th Apr 2019
I was very excited when the grinder/stuffer came in. I had already purchased and marinated what I needed to make my first 20# batch of pork sausage. I was impressed with the quality immediately because I know quality parts after working in the machining industry for the last 30 years. It made pretty fast work of the grinding and stuffing. Granny would be happy the old man gave me her Kitchenaid.
Posted by Ethan on 16th Mar 2019
I originally had the plastic grinder set sold by KitchenAid. We often grind 5 lbs of protein during a sitting and found the act of grinding the meat would heat up the mixer and we'd find metal shavings from the cheap metal used. During a move, the knife and grinding plate were lost and we went looking for a replacement. Enter, Smokehouse chef. We've used it one time and it grinded faster, was easier to clean, and did not cause the KitchenAid to become warm. There was no sign of metal shavings either! We'll continue to use it but have so far been impressed. The instructions to put the pieces together could be clearer for novice customers but we were well versed.
Posted by S.W. on 26th Nov 2018
I’ve used commercial and house hold kitchen aid/ Holbart mixers for 40 years
This is the best, bar none
Grinder attachment for your kitchen aid!!!
Posted by James Fischer on 31st Aug 2018
This meat grinder is excellent. I had the kitchenAid meat grinder ( which really sucked ) Every time I would grind meat with the KitchenAid grinder, I would have to pick out all of the cheap metal residue from the meat. This grinder was wonderful. It made short work of 5 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs. No cheap metal residue in the grown meat. Highly recommended !
Posted by Robby on 13th Aug 2018
This is my second meat grinder and I really wish I would have known about Smokehouse chef on my first purchase. Excellent craftsmanship and durability. All pieces are well made. Looking forward to using this product for years to come.
Posted by Andrew on 2nd Aug 2018
Already used it for grinding. Looking forward to trying my hand at sausage-making. Love that it's stainless steel and is easy to clean and sterilize without worrying about tarnishing.
Posted by undefined on 16th Mar 2018
I thought I was buying too much horsepower for first time sausage making but I'm so glad I did. I'll have this well-made product for life. Great, fast delivery, too.
Posted by Nina Lapierre on 22nd Feb 2018
I have used many and if you are looking for something that is professionally built to last and easy to use, this is the one for you! And being stainless, it will not pit and corrode like the aluminum ones nor scratch and crack like the plastic ones!
Posted by Mark Taylor on 20th Feb 2018
I was impressed with the quick service and fast delivery of the Smokehouse grinder. It is a high-quality, well-finished stainless steel unit -- in a different league entirely than the broken-and-cracked plastic Kitchenaid grinder that it replaced. I wish I'd known about this grinder before that wasted purchase. // I was also impressed with the personal service and fast shipment by the folks at Smokehouse Chef when I called them. Highly recommended.
Posted by Ted Bilek on 19th Jan 2018
Glad I avoided purchasing a plastic meat grinder. This SmokehouseChef grinder is really well made, with accurate machining on the threads and smooth stainless steel finish.
Posted by undefined on 18th Jan 2018
We just started processing our own deer meat. I had a kitchenaid mixer and thought this would be our best option. I have been very happy with the performance. It grinds the meat easily. You have to push a bit to get sausage to come out but it may also be our lack of knowledge. I love the fact that it is dishwasher safe and it all comes apart with no plastic!! It is very heavy and great quality. Hopefully we will get many years of use from this grinder.
Posted by undefined on 10th Jan 2018
Beautifully engineered in stainless steel - it knocks spots off the Kitchenaid plastic equivalent. It can even go in the dishwasher which is reasurring - again, unlike the Kitchenaid one. It's fitted to our Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer and minces meat superbly, quick and easy to use. I've not tried the sausage stuffer yet but I've no fear that it will work as it should. Not a cheap item but well worth the price - helpful and friendly service from Smokehouse Chef - just wish they were in the UK ! Highly recommended product and a lovely company to deal with.
Posted by Philip Argyle on 30th Dec 2017
What a superbly engineered mincer - does exactly what it is supposed to do fitted to our Kitchenaid Artisan mixer - and it can go in the dishwasher ! Unlike the Kitchenaid plastic equivalent. It's robust, beautifully finished and more importantly it minces exactly as it should - I've not tried the stuffers yet but I've no fear that they will also do the job. Not a cheap item but well worth what it cost. Brilliant service from Smokehouse Chef as well !!
Posted by Philip Argyle on 30th Dec 2017
I wanted a solid, durable, and dishwasher safe meat grinder. And that's exactly what I got!
The only issue was that there was metal dust residue inside the grinder, probably left over from milling the parts. My hands turned metallic when touching the inside of the grinder.
Luckily, 3 rounds of Barkeeper's Friend solved the problem and it's now perfectly clean.
So overall still very happy. But I was a bit confused about the metal residue.
Posted by Thomas Wittek on 16th Dec 2017
Bought this unit instead of one by KitchenAid, due to others' review of the plastic breaking. This unit is heavy and well built and ran fairly quietly. Made my first batch of sausage. Unit worked as expected. Highly recommend it!
Posted by undefined on 6th Dec 2017
Ground 10# of meat as a trail run. Nicely made, quick shipping, and works as expected. I would recommend .
Posted by undefined on 4th Dec 2017
Exceptional made, have used it 4 times now and very happy with it and easy to clean. Have been putting it in the dishwasher and comes out spotless. The only regret is I put the cutting blade in the dishwasher and it came out with small traces of rust on the inside corners behind the cutting blade. I think if there was a radius in the casting it might be avoided. Anyways my only suggestion is clean the blade by hand. Overall very happy with my purchase and wish I handn't waited so long to buy it.
Posted by undefined on 6th Nov 2017
Very well made, heavy duty.. will last forever!
Posted by Jean-Philippe Richard on 2nd Nov 2017
After I bought this attachment, I threw out my stand-alone Weston meat grinder. Reason?
This one is completely stainless steel, not cast aluminum which can interact with food. And the body is quite heavy. Even the stuffers are stainless steel. The bonus is that the Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer is much, much quieter than the Weston.
Posted by Grinderowski on 16th Oct 2017
Ive used the plastic attachment and it works, but is no where near the quality of this stainless steel attachment! Use this on a pro 6 model
Posted by undefined on 23rd Sep 2017
The meat grinder is the highest quality, easy to use, and produces excellent ground meat and sausages. Sixty pounds of meat (20 lb veal, 20 lb pork tenderloin, and 20 lb sirloin) were individually ground, mixed, and re-ground for Italian dishes in under an hour. Simply the best grinder for a Kitchen Aid available.
Posted by undefined on 17th Aug 2017
Did my first beef grind today with this product and was simply amazed how well it worked!
Posted by K Cano on 11th Aug 2017
Purchased this so I could make my Pudelpointer fresh, homemade food. It is so easy, I am now looking to make gourmet burgers!
Posted by Darlene Placito on 2nd Aug 2017
I'm in the stainless steel fabricating business and I recognize quality workmanship when I see it. Also, Smokehouse chef is a quality business. Customer service is excellent - when I was shipped the wrong part, they responded quickly and sent the riight part immediately. I would buy from them again.
Posted by Karl Paasch on 29th Jul 2017
Der Fleischwolf ist jeden Cent wert und sehr hochwertig gearbeitet. Viele Edelstahlteile sind sogar poliert und lassen sich um so besser reinigen. Kaufempfehlung!
Posted by Ingo on 7th Jul 2017
I love this product and the fact it's made out of stainless steel. Great customer service and shipped in a timely manner.
Posted by Jeff Russo on 28th Jun 2017
This is a quality product. The stainless steel is rendered flawlessly and the pieces fit together perfectly.
It grinds chuck roast quickly and VERY cleanly. The cutting blade is very sharp and the plates are milled to perfection.
There was very little to clean up afterward and it cleans up easily. We just rinsed it off and ran it in the dishwasher
Posted by Clyde Byrd on 23rd May 2017
I searched for a metal grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid to begin making sausage. I had read that the plastic ones crack. I found your stainless steel product and ordered it. I haven't used it yet but did put it on my Kitchen Aid. It fits beautifully. I will definitely put it to good use. Thank you for naking this attachment!
Posted by undefined on 19th Apr 2017
I am extremely happy with the quality and functionality of this grinder and sausage stuffing parts. I'm using it on my Artisan model Kitchenaid and have no problem. I've ground pork butts and beef chuck roasts with perfect results. In 10 pounds of meat, I only had one small piece of sinew that escaped being cut up and wound around cutter. Even this did not slow me down. I've re- ground meat using finer grinding plates, with excellent results. Partially frozen meat goes through perfectly. Totally impressed with how well made the parts are. This grinder will no doubt last for decades. For family kitchen and hobby use, this is a great choice. Small (5-10 pound) batches are easily ground, and the stuffer plate and tubes work well. I don't think I'd want to grind a whole cow with it, but it would certainly handle a deer. The whole attachment takes up very little storage space and being able to use my Kitchenaid to power it is a plus. A little pricey compared to plastic or other lower quality grinder attachments, but you get what you pay for. I really wish I purchased this years ago.
Posted by John Hardy on 4th Apr 2017
We had recently upgraded to the 7 QT KItcheAid and havibf used the KA grinder / stuffer attachment on the old KA I knew I needed something better. This is it. I have used commercial grinders and this measures up to them in terms of choice and quality of the grind. The stuffer is equally in tune, although I do wish it had a larger tray. I had struggled with old KA one but this one, even single handed, was a cinch. I am a beginner and now it is time to learn how to link them well. Back to the grinder. When I was young back before dirt ground beef came three ways...Ground Chuck, Ground Round, and Ground Sirloin, and it actually tasted like meat, not like the 90/10, 80/20 or 85/15 blends that have probably been tumbled and scraped from the bone. I am now back to my own Chuck, Round and Sirloin grinds and my burgers tracos etc taste like they did way back when.
Posted by John on 8th Feb 2017
I bought this stainless steel meat grinder set for my parents. They use it with their kitchainaid for making sausages and so far have been very happy with it. The order was processed in a couple of hours and we received the package a few days before the due date. Happy with the handling of the order as well as with the product.
Posted by Oxana on 29th Jan 2017
Should be standard equipment for Kitchenaid Mixers.
Ground up 34lbs of pork in less that 10 min!
Posted by Mark Foster on 24th Jan 2017
Very well made of strong quality materials. It will provide hard working dependable service with my Kichenaide stand mixer for years to come. I am very pleased with its strength and performance.
Posted by James Whiteway on 15th Jan 2017
Excellent meat grinder! Worked flawlessly. Sausages came out perfect as well. Easy to take apart and clean. Best meat grinder attachment on the market!
Posted by undefined on 15th Jan 2017
I highly recommend this product. It works great and so easy to clean.
Posted by undefined on 25th Dec 2016
Just received my sausage grinder and stuffer and it is the real deal....have been very pleased and wasn't difficult to use.
Posted by Tyler on 6th Dec 2016
I recieved yestterday, decide to make some mince today, grinded well happy so far, will get some sausage cases in comming weeks will atemp to make some sausages .
Posted by Kel on 28th Oct 2016
Items looks very well build, did not use them so far.
Posted by Jacek Czajka on 26th Sep 2016
I have used meat grinders for many years and I have a 32 head grinder but wanted one for smaller jobs. This one fits the bill
Posted by Bruce Myers on 31st Aug 2016
haven't use it yet but all looks in order
Posted by undefined on 10th Jul 2016
It's heavy, sturdy and built to last. I've only used it once so far, used the course grind plate to grind fat for tallow making. Very easy to use and clean. International shipping was fast and the goods were very well packed for the long trip to Japan.
Posted by NEA on 22nd Jun 2016
Haven't put the product to the test yet. Very good quality and nice finish. They are not kidding about fast shipping. I got a call from the owner to confirm the shipping address and the product arrived in Hawaii two days later - a day earlier than USPS said it would arrive. That is service.
Posted by Keith on 24th May 2016
Fantastic product that easily beats the competitors. Customer service is top notch and very helpful with any and all questions!
Posted by undefined on 16th May 2016
This is the best meat grinder attachment you can get for kitchen aid mixers!
It is heavy, well designed and manufactured, it can definitely work in a commercial environment.
I've been using it for burgers and sausages (I did get the sausage kit, which I highly recommend) and the results were so awesome that I will never buy store ground meat again.
I wash and dry the knife blade manually (I put it in a bleach solution first) as the dish-washer detergent could be too aggressive on the stamped stainless.
I contacted their customer support once and I have got a great customer experience, they went far beyond my expectations !!
I'm so glad I choose their product over the other cheaper options available.
Posted by AB on 6th May 2016
Just tried it for grinding meat for burgers & it worked great! Nice to see a well machined product where the parts fit as they should.
Posted by undefined on 25th Apr 2016
Good quality, heavy duty grinder, and nice stuffing attachments. Better than other grinders I've used in the past. Great value for the home cook.
Posted by Neil on 27th Jan 2016
We are very pleased with quality and price of this grinder!
Posted by undefined on 24th Jan 2016
Very high polish on all parts, threads are kinda delicate, stainless on stainless so be sure to lubricate them so they will not gall. Seems to grind well, does not load Kitchenaid mixer up too much. We did 3 roasts first night. Very clean set up, easy to get paprika color off, as opposed to stained forever plastic.
Posted by undefined on 16th Jan 2016
Great meat grinder and sausage attachments! Heavy duty and very well made. Thank you for selling quality products.
Posted by AG on 14th Jan 2016
This is absolutely one of the most functional and beautiful products I have ever purchased. The finish on the grinder, including the auger, is absolutely beautiful! I would suggest one or two things to make the purchase a better all-around experience. One: Include instructions; and Two: Either offer or include a brush to clean the unit before washing. But the absence of these do not detract from this magnificent piece of work!
Posted by Tim on 13th Jan 2016
I have had several grinders over the years both manual and electric, the mannuals wor well, but are tiresome. The electric ones tend to last 1 huntngl season ,if that. I have used this attachment twice since receiving it last week. I am very pleased with it. I love the fact that it can go into the dishwasher. I will definitely recommend this product to others. I do have the professional kitchen aid model 620, it handled the grinder with no problems.
Posted by S. Smith on 30th Nov 2015
We ordered this meat grinding attachment to replace a Kitchen Aid brand attachment (which had already been replaced once). This unit is very sturdy with no plastic moving parts and is definitely an upgrade to the plastic models. What's even better is that a quick phone call gave us information that if we did place our order within the next 20 minutes, it would ship out same day. It arrived the next day and we were grinding away. The set came with multiple grinding plates, giving us a course grind chili plate, two different hamburger plates, and a sausage stuffing plate. It also included two different sausage stuffing tubes and a large meat packaging tube. Everything but the stuffer is metal and the stuffer being made of plastic is OK given that it's got a very simple job.
If you're in need of a high quality, durable meat grinding attachment for the occasional grinding job on your Kitchen Aid stand mixer, this is definitely the set for you. Dishwasher safe means you can get it very clean, leaving you worry-free about what you're processing and serving to others.
Posted by JJ on 28th Nov 2015
Excellent construction with a much more polished finish than I was expecting. Especially the auger. It has a very smooth finish that is easy to clean and appears to create less friction while grinding.
Posted by undefined on 19th Nov 2015
Really nice durable stainless equipment. I opened the box and couldn't wait to start grinding. I just made 12 pounds of fresh raw cat food. Everything was rinsed and into the dishwasher, and came out like new.
This weekend I will try my first sausage and hot-dog experiments, and probably do some burgers too!
Posted by Colonel Angus on 13th Nov 2015
I ordered this due to the fact that Kitchaids version looked cheap and breakable. I ran 30 pounds of venison through it with no problem. Only thing I would recommend is a beefier pushing rod. Other than that 5 stars all the way durable well made and easy to use. Already recommended to family and friends.
Posted by Rick Blood on 8th Nov 2015
I picked up this beauty for making home sausages from the cow elk i took this year. The grinder has functioned flawlessly!
Already cranked through 10 lbs of chorizo and breakfast sausage, and another 4 lbs of burger meat. And easy to clean up! added to which it stays nice and cold after freezing the parts for a bit prior to grinding.
The grinder actually outperformed the Kitchenaid, as I could hear the 1/2hp motor struggling a bit with some of the elk cuts.
I'd recommend this to anyone interested in grinding meat at home.
Posted by Justin on 24th Oct 2015
Makes quick work of grinding and a snap to sanitize in the dishwasher! Very pleased with the quality of this product!
Ordered on a Friday and it was delivered on Monday -- thank you!
Posted by undefined on 23rd Oct 2015
I was VERY please on the quality of the grinder when taken out of the box. Washed all parts in the dishwasher, placed in the freezer to chill and started grinding. I have the high end KitchenAid and works like a dream. Went through 25# of pork butt with no problem. Stuffing was just as easy. I would recommend this to anyone seeking to make their own sausage.
Posted by undefined on 15th Oct 2015
I'm ecstatic. I never write reviews.
I only buy high quality kitchen gear; and this fits the bill. No need to talk up the quality of the product. I ground 8 pounds of pork shoulder in 7 minutes. I'm glad someone made a high quality replacement for KitchenAid's junk grinder attachment. If you want to seriously process meat at home, this is the tool you want.
Well done smokehouse chef. I couldn't be happier.
Posted by Alex on 8th Sep 2015
I purchased this product b/c I like to make my own sausage. For over 8 years I have struggled with the plastic KA grinder and stuffer attachment. This product is all stainless and cleans up very nicely. I purchased a baby bottle brush to pre-clean before throwing it in the dishwasher.
On the sausage making side, I found the tray a nice size but I wanted more support under the rear of it, so I made one from wood. It would be better if there was a built in support.
The sausage casings slide on the horn properly b/c they are straight not tapered.
Lastly, the best is that b/c it is stainless steel, when your product is supper cold, the stuffing is effortless and consistent.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone who is not jumping to a grinder/stuffer unitasker. If I decide to produce quantity, I might switch to a stand alone unit, but for now, this is great.
Posted by Mike on 1st Sep 2015
I usually don't right reviews. Im the one who is skeptical of reviews. I live in Ky. I was shopping for a meat grinder for my Kitchenaid mixer and didn't like the plastic one kitchenaid had and it was so small. Came across this one. Already used it to make homemade breakfast sausage as we don't like msg and preservatives in our food and try to avoid as much as possible. This machine is so easy to use and is built great. Im sure it will last a lifetime. My daughter probably will get it when Im no longer here and Im only 40. Hopefully that will be a long time. Thanks SMOKEHOUSECHEF. Oh I also called and spoke to the most friendly and knowledgeable man on the phone before I made my purchase. I Love it.
Posted by Chotzey on 18th Aug 2015
Got to our business very quickly. Used it right away to make 100% chuck burgers, cut threw any sinew in no time and cleaned up so well. So much better than the Kitchen-Aid branded grinder.
Only thing to notice is that the finishing of it seemed a little rushed as there a few places that were rough or sharp and after cleaning and using a few times they eventually dulled down so you didn't have to worry as much about handling. Great product.
Posted by Dave on 22nd Jul 2015
I am very glad we purchased it. Everything fit perfectly to my 40 year old KitchenAid mixer. Cut up a four pound pork butt this morning into 2 " chunks, placed them on a cookie sheet and seasoned them. I then covered the cookie sheet with plastic wrap, then placed it in the freezer for approx. one hour. When the hour was over and the grinder pieces were all washed, dried, and attached to mixer, The pieces of pork were ground in less than 10 minutes. I had the original white plastic one that came with my mixer, but that one had cracked and I didn't want to go to another plastic one. It was a very wise decision to pick this, The Original Smokehouse Chef® Stainless steel meat grinder attachment for KitchenAid mixers PLUS the sausage stuffing kit. Guess what we had for dinner!
Posted by undefined on 21st Jul 2015
I bought this grinder attachment after my original Kitchenaid grinder cracked (it's made of plastic). When I got my stainless steel grinder I was really excited to try it out. Unfortunately, when I put it on my mixer it didn't seem to fit properly. I called support and spoke to Keith who immediately suggested I put a little olive oil on the housing and, like magic, it slipped right on! We made some wine and cheese Italian sausage and some brown sugar and maple breakfast sausage. It worked perfectly! Thanks Keith for a GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT SUPPORT!!!!!
Posted by Charles Marchetti on 29th Jun 2015
I love my Kitchenaid, but some of the attachments are a little fragile to say the least.
But NOT The Smokehouse Chef Grinder, top, solid build quality, I've had mine under a week and have already made Burgers and Sausages, will certainly never buy ground meats again when it's as easy as this attachment makes it. 100% recommend.
Posted by Andy F on 28th Jun 2015
I have been searching the web for a high quality meat grinder for the Kitchen Aid mixer and this is it. I love it grinds perfectly I will never buy burger again. You could grind all the venison you want if you have one of the high power Kitchen Aid mixers or a Hobart. Also it stays cool and so does the motor
I haven't tried the sausage stuffer attachment yet but I can't se any reason that it wouldn't work great.
Sincerely Larry C.
Posted by undefined on 28th May 2015
This was a wedding gift for my daughter. They have used it almost daily. They just look for things to grind up because they say it is so easy and fun. I was concerned that her Artisan Kitchenaid mixer wouldn't be powerful enough. Several reviews on the KA version of the grinder said don't bother. However the Smokehouse grinder apparently works great on the Artisan. Thanks!
Posted by undefined on 26th May 2015
This is so incredibly worth the money. I didn't know they made things of this quality anymore. It's all metal and solid as a rock. It also cleans incredibly easily.
Posted by josh on 12th May 2015
My first grinder and I have no objections to it so far. Very good quality.
Posted by undefined on 5th May 2015
Product arrived quickly and seems very well made. I was able to grind a pound of lamb shoulder in under ten minutes right out of the box. Many thanks.
Posted by undefined on 28th Apr 2015
I was surfing the net and was so happy to find the stainless steel meat grinder that fit the Kitchenaid. I have the meat grinder from Kitchenaid and although it does work, it is not as heavy duty or efficient as the meat grinder from Smokehouse Chef. The meat grinder from Smokehouse Chef has a much larger and well designed feed pan and the stainless steel parts clean easily. I am very happy with this purchase!
Posted by Karen McMillon on 27th Apr 2015
Just got is, only used it once. But impressed with the quality of the materials and worked very well. The density of the metals allowed for minimal temperature fluctuation throughout the grinding process. Easy to clean and dishwasher usage was fine.
Posted by undefined on 27th Apr 2015
This meat grinder is wonderfully made and a breeze to use. Thrilled to have added it to our home for many future uses!
Posted by Angela Ives on 27th Apr 2015
I am convinced there is no other KitchenAid meat grinder attachment/sausage stuffer on the market that can meet the quality and performance of this product. Indeed, I was skeptical about shipping something to my home in Hong Kong, but I have the highest respect for this company's products. Made from solid and quality stainless steel parts, my wife and I have made sausage on three occasions with great results. I highly recommend this product to anyone with a KitchenAid mixer who enjoy homemade sausage.
Liam Collins, Hong Kong.
Posted by Liam Collins on 20th Apr 2015
Tried my first grind using a very old tilt-head Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Worked well. While only grinding 3 lbs of beef, the motor did not strain or heat up. It is definitely important to tighten cutter retainer to just what is needed for a consistent grind.
Posted by thecorksterr on 16th Apr 2015
I have a 6qt Kitchen Aide mixer with the meat grinder attachment. After about 45 minutes trying to grind some deer meat, I had ground about 5 ounces (turned to mush) and had cleaned the grinder too many times to count. I put the meat back in the refrigerator. I found this product on line and saw a lot of positive reviews. I ordered it and it arrived two days later. It took about 20 minutes to grind 15 lbs and I did not have to clear the grinder once! Great product.
Posted by Mark Chitty on 11th Mar 2015
