I feel I read something on this topic, but couldn't find it when I went looking for it.
Pardon if this has been asked.
I've heard that you can put ice in the grinder during and after the grind and that it will a) help keep the meat cooler, b) help to keep the grinding plate clear, and c) push out the last of the meat with less waste. 'C' being especially helpful if using the grinder to stuff the sausage.
If I remember correctly, there was also a warning not to use 'cubes'.
We'll be 'entertaining' in the near future (wife has 10 brothers and sisters that live on the family land with us. *sigh*). Among other things I am wanting an Ice Machine. I'm trying to find one here (Thailand) that makes 'crushed' ice similar to what I saw used in the vid, and what you would find in some restaurants (Sonic). Not having any luck.
Machines I have found so far all produce cubes of various sizes 3/4" - 2", bullet, & tube. Will any of these be preferred over another?
I can also purchase an Ice Crusher. Unfortunately, the results look more like a Snow Cone Machine, than what I think of as Crushed. Will this Snow, or Micro Pellet work in this instance? I can see it pushing, but can't really see it clearing the plate...
I don't want to damage my machine. I also don't want to spend money on the wrong thing.
-sterling
Pardon if this has been asked.
I've heard that you can put ice in the grinder during and after the grind and that it will a) help keep the meat cooler, b) help to keep the grinding plate clear, and c) push out the last of the meat with less waste. 'C' being especially helpful if using the grinder to stuff the sausage.
If I remember correctly, there was also a warning not to use 'cubes'.
We'll be 'entertaining' in the near future (wife has 10 brothers and sisters that live on the family land with us. *sigh*). Among other things I am wanting an Ice Machine. I'm trying to find one here (Thailand) that makes 'crushed' ice similar to what I saw used in the vid, and what you would find in some restaurants (Sonic). Not having any luck.
Machines I have found so far all produce cubes of various sizes 3/4" - 2", bullet, & tube. Will any of these be preferred over another?
I can also purchase an Ice Crusher. Unfortunately, the results look more like a Snow Cone Machine, than what I think of as Crushed. Will this Snow, or Micro Pellet work in this instance? I can see it pushing, but can't really see it clearing the plate...
I don't want to damage my machine. I also don't want to spend money on the wrong thing.
-sterling