Secure the Grinder - Some manual meat grinders have clamps that attach onto the edge of a flat surface along a table or counter edge. These manual meat grinders use a hand screw and pressure plate to keep the meat grinder in place. Other manual meat grinders have legs that balance the meat grinder on the surface. Either way, make sure the meat grinder is stable. Try moving the hand crank and check to see if the unit wobbles or shakes.

Cut Excess Fat Off The Meat - Trim excess fat, tendons and cartilage from the meat. Excess gristle can clog manual grinders. Avoid processing interruptions and remove thes potential clogs.

Freeze The Meat - Before cutting the meat into manageable cubes, put it in the freezer. Cold meat keeps its shape better, is easier to cut and processes through the grinder more smoothly.

Freeze A Bowl - Chill a large, clean bowl in the freezer. Place this bowl underneath the extrusion plates where the ground meat will exit the grinder. This will help keep the ground meat cold and help eliminate any potential bacterial growth.

Crank It - Use a slow, steady motion to turn the hand crank. Feed the meat into the hopper at an even pace. Do not push or cram the meat into the grinder. Allow the conveyor and blades to pull the meat through the grinder.

Clean The Meat Grinder - Run a slice of bread through the grinder to clean out any remaining meat parts. Clean, wash and dry the individual parts by hand. Do not use a dishwasher.

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Published 2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM

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