Meat grinder, blender and combine - equipment comparison

November 18, 2020

A meat grinder is an integral part of every kitchen, allowing you to prepare minced meat, sausages, kebabs, and other semi-finished products.

While previously only manual meat grinders were available, today such models have been replaced by high-quality electric meat grinders , which significantly save time and effort.

In blog descriptions, we often mention that modern meat grinders combine several functions, which is why they freely replace various small kitchen appliances .

In terms of functional features, blenders and food processors are closest to meat grinders, so we decided to offer a brief overview of all three of these appliances before discussing specific machine models.

Which is better: a blender , a food processor , or a meat grinder ? Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we have presented for your comparative analysis.

Meat grinder

Pros:

High power;
Fast meat processing;
Possibility of producing semi-finished meat products;
Easy to manage.

Cons:

Minimal functions.

Blender

Pros:

Suitable for blending small quantities of products;
Compact size;
Mobile, easily portable;
Does not take up much space when stored;
Used for preparing baby food.

Negative:

poorly processed raw meat;
It cannot process a large volume of products at once.

Food processor

Pros:

Multifunctional device;
It replaces a blender, meat grinder, and juicer in terms of capabilities;
You don't need to buy additional nozzles, everything is included in the kit;
Lots of knives and nozzles;
The parts are quickly disassembled and washed.

Cons:

It is not always possible to process tough and leathery meat;
It takes up a lot of space in the kitchen.

Now let's consider the meatballs of a specific model:

kenwood_mg_700

The meat grinder has a power of 2000 W, which works continuously for 20 minutes and can process 3 kg of meat in 1 minute. The body and tray are made of stainless steel, which is easy to clean from any dirt.

The set includes 2 discs for processing meat, as well as heads for preparing sausages and kebabs. The model has 2 working speeds and a reverse function. The motor protection function prevents it from overheating.

Among the positive features of the device, users note: a spacious tray, a long 1.6 m cable, a sharp blade, simplified operation, and low noise and vibration levels.

Advantages:

Possibility of high-quality meat processing;
Overheating shutdown function;
Long power cord;
2 speeds and reverse function;
All-metal body.

Negative:

Cost

Panasonic MK-ZJ2700

The Panasonic meat grinder has long been popular among housewives, allowing them to prepare minced meat, sausages and kebabs. The meat grinder processes up to 2.9 kg of meat per minute and the maximum power of the device is 2700 watts.