Customer Reviews

Waring MG100 300-Watt Meat Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(20)

 

 

I noticed some negative customer reviews for this item; its due to lack of food experience. This machine works very well, however, you do have to compensate for the fact that it's a home machine and it has a small feeding tube. You cannot put your average sized 1 inch/1 inch cube into the feeding tube. Yes, it will fit, but no it wont do a good job. Think about it, the big industrial machines take cubes that size. You also cannot run the machine without a steady flow of meat or have it running on empty. One of the reviews said that the machine burned out on the first try. Probably an overexageration but these machines will burn out if you run it on empty of do not keep a steady flow going through the feeding tube.
I have been using a hand grinder for several months and although it made my arms look good, the job was really really tough and a lot of waste...due to the huge auger. This machine was a blessing; just be reasonable, and calm about using it, and the job will come out perfectly. Happy grinding and cheers to any and all who are out there honing and preseving the craft.
MPappas

I read many bad reviews here after I purchased my grinder. I hadn't used it yet so I considered taking it back that day. I had a deer hanging, so I didn't have time wait for a week for the outfitter model I was really wanting at that time. After reading some of the reviews I was dreading a disappointment. I used it, and guess what? IT WORKED GREAT. I ground 20 pounds of deer meat and never cleaning the knife once. I didn't have to really put any pressure on the stuffer either, as i had to basically push hard the whole time with my old one. Several comments were made about the knives and plates not being stainless I solved that problem witha 10 dollar bill. This grinder takes #5 plates and knives which can be purchased in a stainless product for 5 dollars each from any major outfitter, i purchased a stainless knife a stainless medium plate mine from Gander Mountain.
In summary: people chill out, this ain't a 300-400 class grinder obviously its a 100 dollar unit, its not going to grind a 900 pound cow in an hour or chew up bones. For the price point you won't find a grinder that will perform any better, most are all 2 pounds a minute until you are ready to spend about 200 bucks. If you aren't able to justify the 200-300 dollars for the outfitter style units, then buy this grinder as its just fine for someone who isn't running a meat processing shop on the side. I suspect those who didn't like it had the blade in backwards perhaps? many first time grinders wouldn't know better than to leave it facing the auger, that makes it chop the meat? Just make sure your knife is facing the plate, that is the only way you are going to get it to work as designed.
After using it and grinding my deer meat for the season, I am sort of glad i didn't spend the other 150 on the bigger outfitter model. I never waited much on the grinder at all, just plopping in the chunks, and occasionally tapping it with the pusher. Just keep your chunks small, don't attempt to feed a huge chunk down the hatch, it isn't engineered for that, and cutting the meat into 1 inch chunks will allow you to trim more fat anyway.

This grinder performs very well for the prices it's been selling for. When I saw this one, it was clear I had been looking at other units that were to high in price for a home unit and for my needs. I'm getting the same grind quality seen from a professional unit at the market. Granted it is not fast, but it's fine for me. You almost never see a grinder at any price with 3 coarsness disks. Unfortunately the disks are not stainless steel, but units costing $499.00 often don't have stainless either. Also, this grinder has a reverse feature which you rarely see at any price.

Other posters put down this unit, but if you use it as intended, it will make you happy.


Dave

If you use it like your suppose to it will work perfect Having worked in the meat industry I know a little about grinding meat and for personal light duty home application you can't beat it for the price or performance.

I have not found any problems which others have noted. One inch chunks of meat and larger have worked well. I have made sausage using beef, pork, chicken and turkey. What I have found is that when using the ginder for stuffing casings I need to remove the cutting plate, particularly with poultry, as the fat and skin tend to plug the holes in the plate. Once I did this the stuffing session went very quickly. All meat should be chilled thoroughly before grinding to help prevent the fats from plugging the plate holes. It would be nice if the instructions with the machine were more explicit. That is the only issue making it a four rather than a five star purchase for me. If this machine were stolen, I would buy another immediately.

Actually, I would have given the Grinder negative stars, but that's not an option offered.
Gears gave out! What an expensive piece of junk! They didn't even use good metal on the parts, metal pieces were a conglomerate of metals, very lightweight. Definitely NOT for a PRO.

OK, there are a lot of reviews on here bagging on this meat grinder for not being able to handle big chunks of meat. This is a *home* model meat grinder, not meant for commercial levels of meat. If you're having problems with the unit clogging or being overloaded, you haven't prepped the meat properly for grinding.

I purchased one of these on eBay for about $30 and have loved it. That being said, You *must* cut your meats into reasonably narrow strips before feeding into the tube, and yes, it will require some coaxing through. Also, cut away any cartilage that might clog the holes of the plates.

As long as you observe these very basic rules, you're going to have some really fresh ground meat for your cooking. I can't emphasize how much better the texture is of freshly ground meat or poultry than store-bought. If you need completely effort-free grinding or commercial production capability, expect to pay several hundred dollars more for the appropriate equipment.

For the price point, you can't beat it.

I saw the iffy reviews but decided to try one anyway after spotting it at Lowes. I wanted something to grind the ribeyes and chuck roasts I get at Costco and this thing kicks you know what. You slice the meat in 1" to 11/2" thick strips up to 1 foot of so long and its grinds with no problems,I use the medium grate as the small makes burgers too dense and heavy like a meat loaf. As for the lack of stainless blade, just a quick spray of olive oil or canola before storage and the blade is stainless enough. Very pleased with machine and I see no cheap plastic parts people have talked about in earlier reviews.

I was disapointed in the performance of the grinder. It was very difficult to get it to take the food. I was attempting to grind vinison for sausage and it worked me way too hard. I ended up using the old hand grinder I had. It had to be force fed and was very slow. I returned it for a refund. - In my opinion it was not a good purchase.

I purchased one of these refurbished and was left with a very poor impression. The aluminum feed tube is a crude casting. It mates with the motor body with another crude plastic piece. This is held in place with an indent in the tube that is imprecise and confusing. When I put the thing together, I hoped that at least the performance would contradict or justify the poor fabrication. When I started feeding chopped pork shoulder (no bones) into it, it started to bang and vibrate like it was going to fall apart. It managed to grind the meat, but I sent it back anyway. I looked at the rest of it, and the only thing impressive about it is the stainless steel sheet that covers up the motor. The rest is cheap plastic. This was a real disappointment for me because I own a Waring deep frying and am deeply impressed with everything about it.