Deer Processing

[swampratt]

I have an old cast iron hand crank meat grinder with a huge opening.
Hooked to a 1/2" high torque 300rpm drill this is mounted on a 55 gallon fish aquarium metal stand with plywood top.
I can grind a 90lb field dressed deer in 7 minutes, if all the meat is cubed and ready.
No silver skin removed....speed it up for better cutting.

Now that is the cheap way out.
I actually had it mounted on my trailer hitch for first run to see if it would work.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

If you partially freeze the meat, it will grind better.

 

[Okie4570]

What grinder are you guys using? I have a cheap lem and it clogs really easy

Silver skin and dull blades are frustrating, might order a new blade if you've got many hours on yours.

 

[dennishoddy]

What grinder are you guys using? I have a cheap lem and it clogs really easy

Could be dull blades as already said, but those grinders wear a little on the back side of the auger sometimes
You might be able to put a real thin nylon or stainless washer behind it and see if that helps.
I had to do that to mine, and it sure made a difference.
You can sharpen the blades if you have an ultra fine hone. Use a lot of oil, and just use your finger tip in the center to make a figure 8 with the blade. Use very little down pressure.

 

[badfish1977]

Do it yourself just like your ancestors would have. Get a kitchenaid mixer for your wife and just get the grinder attatchment and the sausage stuffer and thats all you need. Partially frozen meat does grind better.

 

[ImTheDude]

I've always used Terry's and it's expensive, but his extras (brats, summer sausage, polish sausage,deer dogs) are great. Does anyone know of a good place in the McAlester area?

 

[turkeyrun]

Grinder at Academy $90. Have an OLD car iron hand crank, also. Love the new one.
Been doing my own for 30 yrs.

 

[tbowe91]

Thanks for the places to look into. I will also do some on my own, but sometimes need a quick place to take one.

 

[justin_h635]

Cannot imagine paying someone to process a deer.

 

[ImTheDude]

Cannot imagine paying someone to process a deer.

Once we have our cabin completely finished (next season), I don't plan on ever paying anyone to do it again, but right now I do just out of convenience.