Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder Review

Let’s figure this out, if there were a ranking of meat grinders, this Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder would be in the top 1 percentile. I hope this gives you a picture of what caliber of the meat grinder we are reviewing here.

It is a heavy duty all-stainless steel made meat grinder that runs on a 750 watts, 1 horsepower motor. If you ever envisioned a meat grinder that can grind anything you can think of quickly, this is the machine.

Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder is fast and very efficient. It can grind up to 725 pounds of meat per hour.

Amazing, isn’t it? And it is a meat grinder that can be operated by everyone. Easy to use and, it has been designed with the safety of the user highly prioritized.

 

To whom is this product designed for?

This powerful grinder is a large-load handler. Grinds more in a short span of time. For this reason, it is ideal for:

  • Commercial food processors
  • Chefs in Small to moderate restaurants
  • Butchers and game meat
  • Homemakers who love heavy-duty machines

 

Features of Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder

 

Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder has the best features of high quality, massive duty machine. It has been built with high precision to give high caliber service efficiently.

 

Great accessories

Grinding plates and a cuttingWeston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder has all the necessary accessories you will need to start processing meat at home. It has three 7-inch long plastic sausage stuffing tubes.

The three vary in their diameter sizes, 7/8 inches for the small tube; 11/8 inches for the medium tube and 11/2 inches for the large tube. They enable you to make various sausage combinations with ease.

Also, there is a stuffing star and flange to prevent re-grinding of meat when making sausages. A high-speed auger used with the snack-stick tube for making snack sticks.

 

Permanently lubricated motor

Permanently lubricated motorThe grind features a powerful 750 watts, 1 horsepower motor that makes it easy to grind 725 pounds of meat per hour an equivalent of 9-12 pounds per minute.

It is air-cooled and permanently lubricated for smooth running throughout its course of use.

 

Grinding plates and a cutting blade

Grinding plates and a cutting bladeThe meat grinder comprises two stainless steel grinding types of meat designated as coarse and medium.

The coarse plate has holes measuring 3/10 inches diameter, and the medium plate has holes measuring 1/5 inches in diameter.

It makes it possible to grind the right meat texture ideal for various delicacies. There is one grinding knife or the cutting blade made from stainless steel.

 

Metal Gears

The meat grinder comprises oil bathed, all-metal gears. The lubrication makes the grinder’s operation quiet and smooth. It also guarantees an extended use of the gears because they are guarded against wearing out quickly as a result of friction.

 

Large stainless steel feeding system

Large stainless steel feeding systemThe meat grinder consists of a conveyor kind-of system large enough to ensure that the grinding process proceeds faster and smoothly.

It includes a 3-inches diameter feeding throat that allows continuous flow of meat to the grinder and a 13.5 by 9.25 by 3.5 inches tray or pan that holds the ground meat.

It saves you from frequent replenishment or emptying of the grinder.

 

Pros

  • Metal gears make it possible to grind soft bones
  • One can wash all steels metal parts in the dishwater.
  • Easy to make snack sticks.
  • It has a reverse function switch for un-jamming.
  • No need for frequent motor lubrication as lubricated permanently.
  • Slip-resistant rubber feet for stability.
  • Has a tray guard for safety
  • Easy to assemble and disassemble.
  • Can be used to grind game meat.
  • It is fast, hence ideal for commercial use.
  • It operates smoothly and quietly because of the lubricated gears.
  • Durable and guaranteed longtime of service.

 

Cons

  • It is heavy and weighs is 66 pounds.
  • Can’t be used to grind strong bones.

 

FAQs

 

Can I wash all the parts in a dishwasher?
Yes you can. The grinder has all its metal parts made of stainless steel hence can be washed in dishwater, no risk of them tarnishing.

Can I use the Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder to grind frozen meat?
Well, frozen or not, this machine grinds it all effortlessly.

What parts require lubrication?
The grinding knife, the auger, and the grinding plates.

 

Final Verdict

Weston 08-2201-W Number 22 Commercial Meat Grinder is the ultimate meat grinder. Talk of power, speed, and efficiency in one piece of machine.

Though you might find it more expensive as compared to the rest of the grinders on the market, it is worth it.

It outperforms almost every other meat grinder out there. You can grind meat for home or commercial use, grind bones for your pet and also make sausages.

With a view of its power, you will only need 1 hour utmost to grind over 700 pounds of meat. Enough reason why people find it an excellent value for their cash.

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