STX International Turboforce 3000 Series 5-in-1 Electric Meat Grinder | 3000W Max | 3-Speed | Size #12 | 5 Grinding Plates | 3 Stainless Steel Blades | Sausage Stuffer | Kubbe Maker & More Included

For me and for my wife, cooking is a kind of a hobby. Before buying a meat grinder, we analyzed several models. The first conclusion: the most important feature of a meat grinder is the motor power. This STX has a powerful 1,800 watts motor, more than enough to do all of the duties of a home kitchen (and maybe even of a small restaurant). Other meat grinders with smaller motors, such as 500W or 800W, will not fit for heavy duty (10 or more pounds at once), nor will be able to deal with some kinds of meat. After some research, we ordered it from Amazon. The delivery time was as promised. The machine was very well packed in a so protective box. Our first test of the product revealed that we made the right choice. Some points to highlight: 1. Most parts are polished aluminum. So easy for cleaning, very nice appearance; 2. The finishing is careful at every detail. It is clearly a good quality product; 3. It works wonderfully. The powerful motor is far more than enough for regular meat; 4. The ground meat texture results very similar to that from a supermarket grinder. I've seen other home meat grinders that produced a kind of a paste. This one, however, preserves the texture as it should be: perfect for hamburgers, tartar beef and so on; 5. It is so easy to assemble/disassemble and to operate. Impossible to mistake; 6. Despite we didn't use it yet, the sausage kit will be very helpful. In short, this is a 5 stars product, no doubts about that. But we had a problem: the aluminum parts are NOT dishwasher safe. We didn't notice that, and what went to the dishwasher was damaged: the shining was gone and those parts became some rough to touch. So, I contacted the seller (The Mercantile Station) and asked them the price of the replacing parts, since I would buy them. What a pleasant surprise: they promptly sent me an email asking for my address, and they kindly offered to send the parts for free (despite, I must stress, the damage was caused by me). What an elegant attitude! So, would Amazon allow it, the seller would deserve SIX stars. IMPORTANT NOTE: a few months after we bought our STX, the motor was improved to 2,000 watts, i.e, an increase of about 11%. I'd guess that, with this new and more powerful motor, the machine will able to perform an even heavier duty. My one is still working so fine, no complaints at all. AN ADDITIONAL NOTE AFTER ALMOST 2 YEARS OF USE: the machine is still perfect, as when it was new. No problems at all. I am really impressed with the superior quality. A great deal!

I purchased the STX Turboforce 3000 series grinder to begin my adventures in sausage making. First off, let me say I am very pleased with how quickly the item arrived (6 days before promised date!), and the condition of the item from shipping. The instruction manual that came with the grinder is very clear and concise. It is a MUST read before use, especially if you are new to this stuff like I am. Follow the washing instructions to the letter! Also I think it's important to note that you should wash the grinding plates immediately after use. I left mine out for about an hour prior to washing and oxidation had already started. Silly me to think I could take a break after stuffing prior to cleanup. The grinder works like a charm. It is easy to assemble, and it's very easy to change the grinder plates. I personally liked the pictures that came in the manual to help me put everything in properly. We ground about 12 lb of pork shoulder without any issues. Some sinew was wrapped around the auger at the end, but it did not detract from the performance of the grinder during the operation. The meat came out with a consistent grind and texture. I debated buying a stuffer before this trial run. I thought I would give the grinder a try at it and see how it worked...BIG mistake. While it does stuff sausages, and admittedly it does stuff them well, let me warn you. You will receive quite a workout stuffing the meat through the auger tube. My buddy and I are both in pretty good shape and we got a good tricep workout pushing 10 lb of meat through this. Clean up - other than the previously mentioned mistake I made, cleanup wasn't too terrible on this unit. It comes apart easily. There are several areas that can be difficult to clean. The corner of the "horn" where the auger meets the hole coming in from the top - I spent some time making sure all the meat got out of there. Also, some of the meat made its way into the thread of the tightening piece that holds the grinder plate on it. Next time I might use a toothbrush to help with some of those areas. I like the attachments that come with the unit and am anxious to make some kibbeh - used to eat it a lot in the Dominican Republic when I lived there. Also I appreciate that it comes with three blades. In all this is a great unit. It is somewhat noisy, but not an issue considering it's grinding meat. I don't expect it to be whisper quiet. My only issues would be with the cleanup (would be nice to be able to detach that top tube from the horn) and the effort required to stuff. If you're planning on stuffing more than 3 lb of sausage at a time, get a stuffer.

I considered several different brands before I selected the STX international as the right grinder for my needs. I required a machine which had enough power to grind a percentage of chicken bone along with meat in order to prepare a raw food diet for my Bengal cats. This unit has between 600-800watts of power under load, which I correctly assumed would be adequate for my needs. This grinder makes short work of chicken drums/wings etc. no problem. The grinding parts are cast aluminum and clean up beautifully in super hot soapy water. I read the instructions carefully prior to use so as to avoid discoloration and damage to the parts for their first washing and first assembly. As the manual recommends, I keep each blade in a separate plastic container with *Its Mated Cutting Aperture*. According to the manual, this will keep each blade sharper and will extend blade life. I liberally dose each cutting aperture and blade with olive oil to prevent rust. In my opinion, this is a high-quality appliance which will, with proper care and informed maintenance, perform for many years perfectly. As an added bonus, I registered my product online and received a 3 year manufacturers warranty for my trouble. An excellent value included in the price of the machine. **quick update** If you are using this appliance to prepare a raw chicken cat food diet, I strongly advise you to use chicken that is still frozen. Not deep frozen solid, but still somewhat 'crispy'. Otherwise you will end up with clogs and this makes the whole procedure much more time-consuming. Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with this appliance. It is user friendly, grinds boneless beef and pork as though they were marshmallows and for the first time in my life I was able to have a hamburger at slightly under medium temperature because I ground the beef myself from lean, delicious sirloin! As I said, I purchased this item to make a raw diet for cats---but now my husband is after me to make homemade pork sausages every weekend for breakfast! Life's good.

Great quality item, sturdy, quick and easy to use. Good company service. Will happily shop again 😀

Excellent achat et il est robuste

I’ve used it once. It worked OK. The motor struggled a bit at times. But didn’t cease up at all. Cleanup is a bit of work but then again I imagine it’s like that for all these machines. You also have to be careful not to air dry the different pieces that you wash because they might rust. You have to hand dry and then apply some oil on all the pieces before storing them. So a lot of work, but I imagine it’s like that with most of these machines. If I have a complaint, it’s the fact that I opted for the six in one version instead of the five in one version not because I wanted that sixth component, which was a foot pedal but because the six in one was described as coming in all stainless steel whereas the five in one was described as coming in combination of stainless steel and white. Well, the six in one that I received came in White. So I’m not happy about that. But I don’t think I’ll return it at least not yet. All in all in terms of the price I don’t disagree with some of the viewers that this is a decent value.

I am pleasantly surprised by the power of this grinder, and I'm delighted that I opted for it. Initially, I was a bit skeptical because the motor seemed to run at a high speed. I also read in the manual that it's important to take breaks after using it for 10 to 15 minutes. In any case, I purchased a 2.74 kg (6.04 lbs) pork loin, which I cut into large, chunky strips to really put it to the test. I can assure you that I didn't hold back, and the grinder devoured the pork loin pieces without hesitation! I was astonished, and in just 3 minutes, I was done; the entire loin was finely minced in the bowl. In conclusion, I am extremely satisfied with this electric grinder. Although I haven't used it much yet, I look forward to seeing how long it will last. I believe its efficiency will contribute to its longevity, as usage sessions are brief, avoiding overheating and overuse. ----------------------------------------- Je suis agréablement surpris par la puissance de ce hachoir, et je suis ravi d'avoir fait ce choix. Au départ, j'étais un peu sceptique car le moteur semblait tourner à une vitesse élevée. J'ai également lu dans le manuel qu'il était important de faire des pauses après l'avoir utilisé pendant 10 à 15 minutes. En tout cas, j'ai acheté une longe de porc de 2,74 kg, que j'ai découpée en larges lanières assez grosses et longues pour vraiment tester l'appareil. Je vous assure que je n'ai pas ménagé le hachoir, il a avalé les morceaux de longe sans sourciller ! J'étais abasourdi, en seulement 3 minutes, j'avais terminé, toute la longe était hachée dans le bol. En conclusion, je suis extrêmement satisfait de ce hachoir électrique. Bien que je ne l'ai pas encore beaucoup utilisé, j'ai hâte de voir combien de temps il va résister. Je pense que son efficacité contribuera à sa longévité, car les sessions d'utilisation sont courtes, évitant ainsi la surchauffe et la surutilisation.